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’ Russell Westbrook to Have Injured Thumb Re-Evaluated
X-rays taken on point guard Russell Westbrook's injured thumb after the Lakers' home win over the Spurs on Sunday returned negative, the team said,...
West Notes: Kings, Harrison Barnes, Blazers, Jazz
Kings
The Kings have won six straight and coach Mike Brown is pleased with the energy and offensive production. But Brown being Brown, he would...
East Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Wizards, Bulls
Knicks
Guard Jalen Brunson played a fine game in the Knicks' road loss to the Suns, but his streak of consecutive...
Jazz Among Teams Interested in Hawks’ John Collins
The Hawks are reportedly exploring trades involving forward John Collins, and the Jazz are among those interested, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Collins has...
Pistons Trying to Determine if Cade Cunningham Injury Requires Surgery
Second-year guard Cade Cunningham has missed the previous five games with left shin soreness, prompting the Pistons to try to determine if he needs...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Upgraded to Probable
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has been upgraded to probable for Monday's home game vs. the Warriors, as relayed by Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com.
Williamson...
Kings’ Harrison Barnes Drawing Trade Interest From Suns, Others
Kings forward Harrison Barnes is drawing trade interest from the Suns and several others, per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.
The Suns reportedly have...
East Notes: Nets, Kyrie Irving, Knicks, Evan Fournier, Raptors
Nets
Star point guard Kyrie Irving is set to return and discussed his journey toward reinstatement with Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
“It was a lot of...
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Expects to Miss Time With Calf Strain
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was forced to exit Saturday's loss to the Jazz after re-aggravating a right calf strain and indicated he expects...
Dribbles: Cedi Osman, Cavs Show No Mercy to Undermanned Heat
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 113-87 hammer job of the visiting Heat on Sunday. ...
1. When the other team is down, you also have...
Hawks in Trade Discussions on John Collins
The Hawks have opened trade discussions on power forward John Collins, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
It's been a bit of an uneven season...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Jazz
Pelicans
Power forward Zion Williamson is expected to return from a right foot contusion for Monday's home game vs. the Warriors, per Andrew Lopez of...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Out At Least a Week With Sprained Ankle
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will miss at least a week with a Grade 2 sprain of his left ankle, the team announced.
Morant, 23,...
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey to Miss 3-4 Weeks With Foot Fracture
The 76ers' backcourt has taken another hit, as guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a small fracture in his left...
