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.
NBA Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Warriors
Clippers
James Harden added another milestone Monday, becoming the NBA’s ninth all-time leading scorer by passing Shaquille O'Neal’s career total of 28,596 points.
“It’s a true...
Mavs’ Anthony Davis doesn’t need hand surgery, still in trade talks
The picture around Anthony Davis’ left hand became clearer Tuesday night.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Davis will not require surgery after receiving a second...
Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issues
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set.
Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold...
NBA trade proposal sends Kings’ Zach LaVine to Bucks
Nobody ever said this part was easy.
The Bucks did the hard thing already. They built a championship roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo in a small...
Warriors interested in Nets’ Michael Porter Jr., but only at right price
The Warriors may like Michael Porter Jr. That does not mean they are eager to pay for him.
According to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports...
Report: Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving could return after All-Star break
The Mavericks are saying very little publicly about Kyrie Irving. Privately, the picture appears clearer.
According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal, there has...
Mavericks’ Anthony Davis pushes back on ESPN report: ‘Y’all better stop listening to all these lies’
If you are trying to sort out what is actually happening with Anthony Davis, you are not alone.
ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that the...
Report: Heat preferred destination of Grizzlies’ Ja Morant
If the chatter is accurate, Ja Morant has a destination in mind.
Morant wants the Grizzlies to trade him to the Heat, Rachel Nichols said...
NBA trade proposal sends Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to the Bucks
A hypothetical trade proposal involving Ja Morant is making the rounds, and while it is not rooted in active talks, it does hit a...
Mavericks’ Anthony Davis could need hand surgery, remains in trade talks
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is likely headed for surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. A...
Cavs staying put for now despite De’Andre Hunter struggles
The Cavaliers have not met expectations in the first half of the season. That much we know. But so far, they have shown little...
Pistons expected to stay the course, not force trade
Despite some speculation that the Pistons could pursue a win-now move ahead of the playoffs, league sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that such a...
Nets could trade Michael Porter Jr., but maybe not, too
The certainty around Michael Porter Jr.’s future in Brooklyn depends on who you ask. And that alone should tell you plenty.
John Hollinger of The...
Dribbles: Cavs reach midway point with some issues and plenty to prove
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 123-112 ugly home loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday.
1. Coach Kenny Atkinson says this loss isn't...
