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, Jonathan Kuminga have reached last exit, and Kings know it
At some point you stop calling it a “rough patch” and start calling it what it is. The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga feel like...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Knicks, Josh Hart, Lakers
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama is getting closer, even if the Spurs still aren’t sure when he’ll actually play again.
Head coach Mitch Johnson said the star center...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Hawks, Jacob Toppin, Terry Rozier
Raptors
The Raptors will be without forward RJ Barrett for at least another week after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right...
NBA Transactions: Johni Broome, Ben Saraf, Devin Carter
NBA Transactions
Dec. 8, 2025• The Philadelphia Sixers assigned Johni Broome to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League.• The Washington Wizards assigned AJ...
Cavs finally catch a break in schedule and plan to use it
The Cavaliers have been running on fumes. They have played more back-to-backs than anyone in the league, are tied for the most games played...
NBA Standings for Dec. 9
Eastern Conference
Pistons — 19-5 — GB: —
Knicks — 16-7 — GB: 2.5
Celtics...
Rival teams keeping close eye on Cavs, Darius Garland amid rocky start
People around the NBA are starting to wonder what happens next in Cleveland. Scouts talk. Executives talk. And more than a few believe president...
NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Grizzlies, Cedric Coward, Warriors
Magic
Franz Wagner avoided the worst but will still miss time. An MRI revealed a high left ankle sprain with no structural damage, ESPN’s Shams...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Bucks
Bulls
For Chicago, there’s at least a little light on the injury front.
Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith and Kevin Huerter were all able to get on...
Mavericks unlikely to trade Kyrie Irving as team prioritizes Cooper Flagg’s growth
The Mavericks don’t want to trade Kyrie Irving, and Cooper Flagg is the reason why.
That’s according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, who reports that...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Bulls
Pistons
Two seasons ago, the Pistons were stuck in a 28-game losing streak and finished with the worst record in the league. Today, they’re sitting...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Cam Whitmore, Hornets, Miles Bridges, Heat
Wizards
Cam Whitmore’s move to the bench stems from poor practice habits, according to Grant Afseth of RG.
Coach Brian Keefe hinted over the weekend that...
Heat search for answers as faster pace hits first real snag
The Heat burst out of the gates this season with a retooled, up-tempo offense that ditched their traditional screen-heavy identity. Now the rest of...
Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga trade chatter ramps up after latest benching
Jonathan Kuminga’s rotation slide has resurfaced again, and the Warriors are preparing to explore trade options over the next several weeks, according to Anthony...
