Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
NBA Notes: Heat, Andrew Wiggins, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls
Heat
Miami explored plenty ahead of last Thursday’s deadline. It just didn’t like what it was hearing.
According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, the...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Cam Thomas, Sixers, Dalen Terry, Pistons
Bucks
New Buck Cam Thomas didn’t take long to explain why Milwaukee felt right.
After officially signing Sunday, Thomas said Monday that the opportunity came with...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thunder, Jalen Williams, Brandon Ingram
Bucks
The Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t find a trade partner at the deadline, but Milwaukee still has a major Giannis decision staring it in...
Cavs sign Nae’Qwan Tomlin to two-year deal, fill open roster spot
The Cavaliers are keeping Nae'Qwan Tomlin right where he’s been earning it.
Cleveland is promoting Tomlin from his two-way deal to a standard contract, according...
Hornets not sweating fight, end of streak: ‘I think we got better tonight’
Monday night was supposed to be about the Hornets chasing history.
Instead, it turned into a full-blown scene.
A third-quarter brawl, five ejections, and an emotional...
Dribbles: Cavs’ endings are different now, as stars deliver to knock off Nuggets
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ thriller of a 119-117 road win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
1. That’s how you end a West Coast...
Cavs to hold special beard giveaway for James Harden’s home debut
The Cavaliers are wasting no time leaning into the moment.
James Harden will make his home debut Wednesday night at Rocket Arena, and Cleveland is...
Four ejected after massive brawl between Pistons, Hornets
Things got chippy in Charlotte. Then they got real chippy.
A third-quarter fight broke out Monday night between the Pistons and Hornets, resulting in four...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Pistons, Nuggets, Lonzo Ball
Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. is officially up and running in Utah.
The newly acquired big man made his Jazz debut Saturday against Orlando, posting 22 two...
Clippers likely to revisit Kawhi Leonard trade inquiries after season
Kawhi Leonard wasn’t moved at the NBA trade deadline. That doesn’t mean teams didn’t try.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Clippers...
Sixers expected to be active on buyout market
The 76ers are positioning themselves for a busy run on the buyout market.
Philadelphia is set to open at least two roster spots this weekend,...
Bulls’ Collin Sexton on new-look roster: ‘We definitely can be very special’
The Bulls tore the roster down last week, but they’re not calling it a rebuild. Not yet.
Chicago made seven trades ahead of the deadline...
NBA tanking back in focus with stacked draft class looming
Tanking is back on the league’s radar. Again.
According to Marc Stein of the Stein Line, the issue was a major point of discussion at...
Wizards’ Will Dawkins says plan is for Anthony Davis to play this season
The Wizards are trying to strike a balance between caution and optimism with Anthony Davis.
NBA insider Chris Haynes reported last week that Davis was...
