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.
East Notes: Bulls, DeMar DeRozan, Raptors, Hawks
Bulls
Small forward DeMar DeRozan refuted a report that indicated he could ask for a trade if things don't improve for the Bulls.
“I take my...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Puts Loss to Raptors on Starters
The Cavaliers lost their first home game of the season when Donovan Mitchell played, and Mitchell said he and the other four starters had...
Report: Pain in Anthony Davis’ Foot Subsiding
While the Lakers' announced that star big man Anthony Davis is out indefinitely, they could have a clearer picture fairly soon.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of...
Lakers Announce Anthony Davis Injury, Say He’s Out Indefinitely
It took a while, but the Lakers have made Anthony Davis' injury official, announcing that the star big man has a stress issue in...
West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Suns, Rockets
Lakers
While injured big man Anthony Davis is undoubtedly missed on offense, the Lakers are likely missing him on defense just as much. Just ask...
Miles Bridges, Hornets Progressing in Contract Talks
Hornets forward Miles Bridges is the only restricted free agent left, and that may come to an end soon.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the...
Clippers Would Like NBA 3-Point Leader Luke Kennard to Shoot More
Clippers shooting guard Luke Kennard leads the NBA in 3-point percentage at a career-high clip of .489. But he's averaging just 4.2 attempts per...
West Rumors: Mavs, Christian Wood, Jazz, Lakers
Mavericks
Center Christian Wood hasn't been made available in trade talks, but some opposing teams think that could change here soon,...
Wizards Made Offer for Suns’ Jae Crowder, May Have Featured Rui Hachimura
The Wizards are among the teams in pursuit of Suns forward Jae Crowder, and made an offer that was believed to be centered on...
East Rumors: Hawks, Trae Young, Wizards, Bradley Beal, Raptors
Hawks
Rival executives believe guard Trae Young could be the next NBA star to seek a trade, especially if the Hawks don't have an impressive...
West Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Lakers, Blazers
Kings
Power forward Domantas Sabonis finished with 13 points, 21 rebounds, and 12 assists in Wednesday's win over the Lakers for his second triple-double of...
Dribbles: Cavs Reaffirm What We Knew With Win Over Bucks. Namely, They’re for Real
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' impressive 114-106 home win over the Bucks on Wednesday. ...
1. You can call it a statement win. You can...
Knicks to Lose Second-Round Pick for Violating Free Agency Rules
The Knicks are being docked their own second-round pick in 2025 for violating NBA rules governing free agency, the league announced in a press...
Pistons Signing GM Troy Weaver to Contract Extension, Agreed on Months Ago
The Pistons are signing general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The deal was actually agreed on...
