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.
Kings’ winless start comes with a troubling gap in open shots
The Kings aren’t just missing shots. They’re making life considerably easier for the people shooting against them.
That’s the concern behind Sacramento’s 0-4 start, and...
Thunder’s Jalen Williams undergoes surgery, out through regular season
The Thunder now have a clearer picture of how long they’ll have to manage without Jalen Williams. It’s the rest of the regular season,...
Cavs vs. Wizards halftime dribbles
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from halftime of the Cavs' home game against the Wizards. Washington leads, 69-59.
1. The Wizards had more dunks in the...
Charles Barkley on Heat’s Giannis fit: ‘He’s difficult to play with’
Giannis Antetokounmpo was supposed to change the conversation in Miami. Four losses into his Heat career, Charles Barkley is questioning how much room he’s...
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton unlikely to return before two-week injury update
The Pacers have some clarity on Tyrese Haliburton’s latest injury. They’ll still have to wait to get their offense’s organizer back.
Coach Rick Carlisle described...
Mavericks pick up Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4 million option
Zaccharie Risacher’s shot hasn’t arrived in Dallas yet. The Mavericks have seen enough elsewhere to keep investing in him.
Dallas exercised the 21-year-old forward’s $17.4...
Hornets putting their trust in Brandon Miller: ‘You are that guy’
Brandon Miller has the contract. More importantly for the Hornets, he has teammates who want the ball in his hands when a game needs...
Lakers adding center Lawson Lovering, waive AK Okereke
The Lakers are changing the makeup of one of their two-way spots, adding size in the middle and moving on from a rookie wing.
Los...
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts to retire, Ethan Casson named successor
The Mavericks are making a change at the top of their business operation, with the succession plan already in place.
Rick Welts will retire at...
Wizards’ Justin Champagnie undergoes foot surgery, faces lengthy absence
The Wizards are getting their No. 1 pick on the floor Wednesday. They’re also losing a productive reserve for a considerable stretch.
Justin Champagnie underwent...
Cavs’ DAZN rollout raises bigger questions about NBA streaming plans
As you know, the Cavaliers have added another way to watch their games. Whether the NBA can eventually make the entire process easier is...
Ernie Johnson announces this will be his final ‘Inside the NBA’ season
Ernie Johnson is leaving Inside the NBA after this season. He wants to make one thing clear, though.
“Just to be clear, I’m not retiring,”...
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton sidelined again after promising return
Tyrese Haliburton waited 16 months to get back on the floor. Four games into his return, the Pacers are facing another stretch without him.
Haliburton...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Mavericks, Zaccharie Risacher, Rockets
Raptors
The Raptors didn’t bring back Kawhi Leonard expecting perfect attendance. Still, having to adjust without him before October ends probably wasn’t the preferred introduction.
Leonard...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Lakers
Walker Kessler isn’t leaving the Lakers’ defensive problems for somebody else to explain.
“I got to personally be better on the defensive side,” Kessler said...
Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas has their attention. Now comes the next opportunity
CLEVELAND — Meleek Thomas wanted people to leave the arena knowing his name. After Monday night, that probably won’t be an issue around here.
The...
