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: Spurs, Trail Blazers, Lakers
Spurs
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said the Spurs' culture is likely what is getting them through the Josh Primo drama.
“Character is always one of the...
East Notes: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Hornets, Sixers
Pacers
Point guard Tyrese Haliburton and rookie shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin have proved to be quite the combination when on the court together, offering the...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Kings, Thunder
Clippers
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is progressing toward a return after participating in 5-on-5 drills at practice, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters, via Andrew Greif...
LeBron James Trying to Nudge Lakers to Land Kyrie Irving?
Several insiders suggest LeBron James' tweet supporting Kyrie Irving was James' way of signaling he wants the Nets star on the Lakers, per Zach...
Suns Revisiting Jae Crowder Trade Talks
The Suns have been reexamining potential trades for small forward Jae Crowder and reengage on some old trade talks, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN...
Players Union Soon Expects Resolution on Kyrie Irving
The NBA Players Association sent a memo to members of the union offering an update on suspended Nets guard Kyrie Irving, saying it looks...
Bucks Gauging Trade Interest in Grayson Allen
The Bucks have called multiple teams to explore the trade value of shooting guard Grayson Allen, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
Allen, 27, is...
Austin Daye Signs With New Taipei Kings
Free agent forward Austin Daye has signed with the the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan, his agents told Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
Daye, 34, is...
Lakers Work Out Joe Wieskamp, Tony Snell
In a quest to add perimeter shooting, the Lakers recently brought in free agent shooting guard Joe Wieskamp and free agent guard/forward Tony Snell...
Vince Carter Joining Magic Broadcast Team
Former NBA guard/forward and Slam Dunk Contest champion Vince Carter is joining Bally Sports Florida for broadcast of Magic games this season, according to...
Adam Silver: ‘No Doubt’ Kyrie Irving is Not Antisemitic
NBA commissioner Adam Silver met with Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and phrased their discussion as a productive one.
Irving, of course, has been suspended...
Lakers Weighing When to Make Changes; Wizards Not Open to Bradley Beal Trade
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office are trying to decide whether they should attempt to make wholesale changes relatively soon, or...
LeBron James Day-to-Day with Adductor Strain; Doubtful for Friday
Lakers star forward LeBron James is day-to-day with a left adductor strain and is doubtful to play in Friday's home game vs. the Kings,...
East Notes: Hornets, Magic, Celtics, Pistons
Hornets
Coach Steve Clifford said injured point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) and forwards Gordon Hayward (shoulder) and Cody Martin (quad) are working their way toward...
