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.
Warriors still believe in Kristaps Porzingis despite illness
The Golden State Warriors are not backing off their bet on Kristaps Porzingis. Even if the big man has barely been able to play.
Warriors...
Warriors among teams to check on Kawhi Leonard before deadline
The Golden State Warriors took a swing at the trade market before the deadline. One of the bigger names they checked on was Kawhi...
Suns’ Dillon Brooks arrested on suspicion of DUI
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to reports from TMZ...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid out at least another week with oblique injury
The Philadelphia 76ers will likely be without Joel Embiid for at least a few more games.
Embiid has already missed three straight with a strained...
Raptors’ G League squad claims former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz
Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is getting another chance. Just not in the NBA. At least not yet.
Toronto’s G League affiliate, Raptors...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum to make season debut vs. Mavericks
The wait appears to be over for Jayson Tatum.
The Boston Celtics announced that Tatum will make his season debut Friday night against the Dallas...
Russell Westbrook calls out Kings media for, well, doing their jobs
Nothing I can write here will truly do Russell Westbrook’s postgame media session justice.
Just know he answered questions after the Sacramento Kings’ 133-123 loss...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Heat
Wizards
The debut belonged to Trae Young. The night belonged to Ace Bailey.
Young made his first appearance for Washington after arriving in January’s trade from...
Magic spoil Cooper Flagg’s return as Wendell Carter Jr. delivers late winner
The finish belonged to Orlando.
Wendell Carter Jr. dunked home the go-ahead basket with 1.4 seconds left, lifting the Magic to a 115-114 home win...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Mikal Bridges, Timberwolves, Kyle Anderson, Pelicans
Knicks
It’s been a mixed season for Mikal Bridges.
As The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III noted, the veteran wing has delivered some big nights, including...
Ja Morant out at least two more weeks as elbow injury lingers
The Memphis Grizzlies will remain without Ja Morant for the foreseeable future.
Morant continues to experience discomfort in his left elbow after spraining the ulnar...
Suns’ Mark Williams diagnosed with foot stress reaction
The Phoenix Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for the foreseeable future.
The team announced Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with a...
Hornets rolling behind health, belief during six-game surge
The Charlotte Hornets suddenly look like one of the NBA’s hottest teams.
Know why? Because they are.
Since Jan. 22, the Hornets have gone 16-3 and...
Wizards’ Anthony Davis cleared for limited on-court work
There is at least some progress for Anthony Davis.
The Washington Wizards big man, sidelined since Jan. 8 with ligament damage in his left hand,...
