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.
Lakers to Work Out DeMarcus Cousins on Friday
The Lakers intend to bring in free agent center DeMarcus Cousins for a workout on Friday, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.
Cousins, 32, is...
Podcast: Talkin’ Ricky Rubio, Cavs Trade Targets, Trivia and Basketball Cards
Well, here we are. By all accounts, Ricky Rubio will be back in uniform with the Cavaliers. Reports say Thursday night vs. the Trail...
Nets Waive Alondes Williams From Two-Way Deal
The Nets have waived two-way shooting guard Alondes Williams, the team announced in a press release.
Williams, 23, is 6-foot-5 and has appeared in one...
Cavs’ Ricky Rubio to Make Season Debut vs. Blazers
Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio will indeed make his season debut in Thursday's game vs. the Trail Blazers, coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters, via...
LeBron James Believed to Still Want to Finish Career With Lakers
It's been a struggle for LeBron James and the Lakers the past couple of seasons. But that doesn't mean James is ready to bolt.
Just...
East Notes: Nets, Kevin Durant, Sixers, Pistons
Nets
Star forward Kevin Durant said the Nets were never allowed themselves to get distracted despite some summer drama and the Kyrie Irving situation earlier...
Cavs’ Ricky Rubio Expected to Make Season Debut vs. Blazers
Finally, it's time.
And if all goes well, Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio will indeed make his season debut Thursday vs. the Trail Blazers, as...
Stephen Silas Safe Despite Rivals Viewing Rockets as a ‘Get-Right’ Game
Coach Stephen Silas appears to be safe despite the Rockets' many struggles, as thoroughly detailed by Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
"If we’re being honest,...
Warriors Active in Trade Market, Seeking More Size
The Warriors have been active in the trade market and are on the lookout for some added size and some extra shooting, per Monte...
Suns Signing Saben Lee to 10-Day Contract
The Suns are signing guard Saben Lee to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Lee, 23, is 6-foot-2 and signed with...
Hawks Officially Sign Derrick Favors to 10-Day Contract
The Hawks have officially signed forward/center Derrick Favors to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Favors, 30, was waived by the...
Dribbles: Cavs Fail to Rise at Right Time in Loss to Jazz
Random dribbles after the Cavaliers' 116-114 road loss to the Jazz. ...
1. This is one that got away. There's really no other way to...
Hawks Signing Derrick Favors to 10-Day Deal
The Hawks are signing veteran center/forward Derrick Favors, to a 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Favors, 30, was waived by the Rockets back in...
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich on NBA’s 3-Point Focus: Let’s Just Make It a ‘Real Circus’
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been known to take a sarcastic jab at the league for which he's employed, and the legendary coach is...
