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.
Dribbles: Caris LeVert, Donovan Mitchell, Cavs Break The Bank in Topping Celtics
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 132-123 overtime thriller of a road win against the Celtics ...
1. When it comes to games like this, it...
Lakers Plan to Bring Russell Westbrook Off Bench for Foreseeable Future
Point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to return to the Lakers, but not in a starting role.
Instead, the Lakers intend to bring him off...
International Notes: Eric Bledsoe, Peyton Siva, Jake Layman
Free agent guard Eric Bledsoe has signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, as we relayed here.
But Bledsoe was arrested and...
West Notes: Mavericks, Christian Wood, Warriors, Klay Thompson, Kings
Mavericks
Center Christian Wood said he isn't concerning himself with a contract extension right now, in an interview with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Wood, 27, is...
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...
