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.
West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Nuggets
Suns
It wasn't always easy and star guard Devin Booker got ejected, but eventually, the Suns were able to roll past former coach Monty Williams...
East Notes: Hornets, Grant Williams, Bulls, Magic
Hornets
The new-look Hornets won their third straight after the trade deadline, beating the Hawks on Wednesday and receiving 15 points and 10 rebounds from...
Dribbles: Cavs Rally For Win, And Look Who’s Rolling Into The Break
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 108-105 home win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. ...
1. Well, at least it's over and the...
Craig Porter Jr Deal With Cavs Partially Guaranteed, Includes Team Option
CLEVELAND -- All that rookie point guard Craig Porter Jr. likely cares about is that his two-way contract was converted to a standard deal.
The...
76ers’ Elton Brand Not Expected To Pursue Hornets GM Vacancy
The Charlotte Hornets are seeking a new head of basketball operations but don't count 76ers general manager Elton Brand among the candidates.
Per Keith Pompey...
LeBron James Focused On Remaining With Lakers Beyond This Season
While the NBA-loving universe loves to speculate what comes next for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, odds are, he's not going anywhere.
At least,...
East Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Heat, Bucks
Celtics
Star wing Jayson Tatum erupted for 31 points in Tuesday's win over the Nets, but said he wasn't out to finish with a massive...
Cavs Notes: Isaac Okoro, Craig Porter Jr., All-Star Break, more
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles on the Cavaliers ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Chicago Bulls.
1. This is it. The final game before the...
Talkin’ Cavs on The Fan: Players All In On JB Bickerstaff
The Cavaliers are coming off a tough home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but don't let that fool you. They're a team that's been...
Dribbles: Cavs’ win streak brought to halt, and frankly, ‘we kind of deserved to lose’
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' stunner of a 123-121 home loss to the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
1. Well, that sure isn't...
Spencer Dinwiddie Explains Decision On Picking Lakers Over Mavs
New guard Spencer Dinwiddie told reporters that Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka was the first person to call him when Dinwiddie was waived...
Grizzlies To Sign Jordan Goodwin To 10-Day Deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are planning to sign guard Jordan Goodwin to a 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Goodwin, 25, is 6-foot-3 and was...
Trajan Langdon, Elton Brand Among Candidates For Hornets’ GM Vacancy
New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon and Philadelphia 76ers GM Elton Brand are among the candidates for the Charlotte Hornets' head of basketball...
Hawks To Consider Trae Young Trade In Offseason?
Trading star guard Trae Young? If you're the Atlanta Hawks, it sounds like a bad idea. After all, Young has been their Mr. Everything...
