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.
Cavs at Celtics: Game Preview
An early measuring stick of sorts awaits the Cavaliers, as they make their first visit to the Celtics, fresh off a Finals appearance.
Of course,...
Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Expected to Return vs. Wolves
Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to play Friday vs. the Timberwolves after missing last game with a hamstring issue. Westbrook has been...
Lakers Proposing Multi-Team Trade Offers
While the Lakers are searching for a taker for point guard Russell Westbrook, as has been widely reported, they may not stop there.
General manager...
Video: Talkin’ Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, JB Bickerstaff, More
What to make of the Cavaliers' quick start? And how high can they rise in the Eastern Conference?
I joined Dave Bacon of Sports 4...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Donte DiVincenzo, Wizards, Jazz, Lakers
Warriors
Guard Donte DiVincenzo is unlikely to play on the Warriors' five-game road trip, coach Steve Kerr said, via Anthony Slater...
Jeff Phelps: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Sixers, And Other Premature Conclusions
We’re just over a week into a new NBA season. That’s makes it the perfect time to overreact and come to premature conclusions.
The Philadelphia...
NBA Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Lakers
Nets
Guard/forward Ben Simmons is still getting up to speed after missing all of last season, coach Steve Nash said.
“Yes. Yeah. That’s a little rust, the...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Listed as Out vs. Celtics
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland isn't quite ready to return, it seems.
Per the NBA's official injury report, Garland will not play in Friday's road...
East Notes: Magic, Cole Anthony, Cavs, Darius Garland, Celtics
Magic
Guard Cole Anthony is the latest Magic player to go down with an injury, joining the likes of guards Jalen...
Jazz Likely to Hang On to Jordan Clarkson
Despite a hot start, many around the NBA suspect the Jazz will still look to trade some of their veteran players.
But don't count...
Wizards’ Delon Wright Out 6-8 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Wizards guard Delon Wright is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Wright, 30, suffered a Grade...
NBA Requiring Regional Sports Network Announcers to Get Back on Road
The NBA has told regional sports networks that they want the people calling their games to return to calling live action on the road,...
Johnny O’Bryant Signs With Shanghai Sharks
Free agent center/forward Johnny O'Bryant III has signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, agent Charles Misuraca told Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
O’Bryant,...
Dribbles: Cavs Battle Way Past Magic as Evan Mobley Delivers Needed Night
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 103-92 win over the Magic on Wednesday.
1. For most of the night, if you weren't a fan...
