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.
Lakers’ LeBron James To Miss Second Straight Game
Lakers star LeBron James will miss his second straight game with a sore ankle, the team announced.
James said he reaggravated the right ankle injury...
Daryl Morey: Things Moving In Positive Direction With Ben Simmons, 76ers
While trade rumors and a hint of drama continue to surround star guard/forward Ben Simmons, 76ers chief of basketball operations Daryl Morey said that...
Magic Sign Mychal Mulder To Two-Way Deal
The Magic have signed shooting guard Mychal Mulder to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Mulder, 27, is 6-foot-3 and went...
Russell Westbrook On Lakers’ Start: ‘I Never Panic’
It has been less than an ideal start for the Lakers, but newcomer Russell Westbrook isn't all that concerned.
With just four players back from...
Nets Sign Marcus Zegarowski, RaiQuan Gray To G League Deals
The Long Islands Nets have signed point guard Marcus Zegarowski and power forward RaiQuan Gray, making them the final two players from the 2021...
Dribbles: Cavs Show Fight, Maturity In Stunning Nuggets
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' impressive 99-87 road win over the Nuggets on Monday ...
1. Well, that was fun. If the Cavs can play...
Ray McCallum Jr Signs With German Club
Free agent point guard Ray McCallum Jr. has signed with the Hamburg Towers of Germany, the team announced, via EuroHoops.
McCallum, 30, is 6-foot-3 and...
Eric Snow: Ben Simmons Can Salvage Situation With 76ers
Former NBA point guard Eric Snow offered words of encouragement and even some advice for Ben Simmons in the ongoing saga with the 76ers.
“He’s...
Lakers’ LeBron James Suffering From Sore Ankle, Hopes To Play Vs. Spurs
Lakers star LeBron James said he reaggravated a right ankle injury suffered last season in Sunday's win over the Grizzlies, but is hoping to...
NBA Power Rankings After Week One
A look at the way-too-early Hoops Wire NBA Power Rankings.
1. Warriors: Steph Curry is as good as ever and Golden State is finding its...
Finally And Narrowly, Lakers Taste Victory
It was a weird, wild finish, but it was a win … the Lakers’ first of the season, no less.
It came courtesy of a...
Central Notes: Mobley, Pacers, Cunningham, Bucks
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff and his assistants have been showing film of NBA greats to rookie forward/center Evan Mobley to help him adapt to...
Ben Simmons Deal May Be On Hold Until Mid-December
While it's common knowledge that the 76ers are exploring Ben Simmons trade, it may be a bit longer before a deal actually takes place.
Per...
Blazers’ Norman Powell Seemingly Avoids Serious Knee Injury
Trail Blazers guard/forward Norman Powell seems to have avoided a major knee injury during Saturday's win over the Suns, as relayed by Adrian Wojnarowski...
