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: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Warriors
Lakers
Luka Doncic is set to make his Lakers preseason debut, and he’ll get more than a cameo, as ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports.
Coach JJ Redick...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Rockets
Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball is still finding his rhythm — and his fit — in Cleveland.
The veteran guard, acquired from the Bulls in July, said he’s...
NBA Notes: Paul Pierce, Team USA, FIBA
Hall of Famer Paul Pierce was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles, according to The Associated...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Pacers, Clippers, projections
Pelicans
Zion Williamson wants everyone to know he’s not going anywhere.
The former No. 1 overall pick told reporters after the Pelicans’ preseason tour in Australia...
East Notes: Wizards, Alex Sarr, Nets, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter
Wizards
The Wizards are banking on internal growth, starting with former No. 2 pick Alex Sarr.
Five scouts who spoke with Josh Robbins of The Athletic...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Raptors
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga says he’s finally at peace.
After a long restricted free agency stretch that ended with a two-year, $46.8 million deal, the 23-year-old forward...
Kings, Russell Westbrook still showing strong mutual interest
Russell Westbrook continues to be linked to the Kings. If he ever actually signs with them ... well, that remains the question.
ESPN’s Shams Charania...
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Magic, Hornets, Brandon Miller
Kings
Keegan Murray’s preseason hit a brief snag Friday night after he exited with a left thumb injury against the Trail Blazers, as The Sacramento...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Spurs
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind that Oklahoma City has become the NBA’s trendy pick. The two-time Finals MVP said Friday that he’s fine flying under...
Jazz exec Austin Ainge shoots down Lauri Markkanen trade buzz
Jazz executive Austin Ainge says Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere, at least for now.
Responding to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, who predicted Markkanen would be...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Bronny James, Sixers
Grizzlies
If the Grizzlies have learned anything over the years, it’s that having a reliable backup point guard is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
With...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Knicks, Mike Brown, Rockets
Jazz
The final score didn’t matter much in Utah’s preseason opener, not when Ace Bailey looked like the best player on the floor.
The No. 5...
East Notes: Heat, Kel’el Ware, Raptors, roster, Pistons
Heat
Second-year big man Kel'el Ware followed up a challenge from coach Erik Spoelstra with his strongest performance of the preseason. And it sounds like...
Knicks drop lawsuit against Raptors, closing bizarre off-court feud
The Knicks and Raptors have officially ended their legal battle, one that began with accusations of stolen files and league intrigue and ended with...
