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.
Wizards’ Brian Keefe on Trae Young ejection: ‘I was actually proud of him’
Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe didn’t seem bothered by Trae Young getting ejected Monday night.
In fact, he appreciated it.
Young was tossed during Washington’s loss...
Cavs: Max Strus progressing in recovery from foot surgery
The Cavaliers say Max Strus is taking a step forward in his recovery.
The team announced that Strus has progressed to individual on-court activities after...
New details emerge in Chauncey Billups’ federal poker case
From franchise cornerstone to federal courtroom.
That’s where things stand for former Chauncey Billups, as detailed in a lengthy report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
Billups pleaded...
Bucks Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, rotation tweaks
The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t have much fun Monday night.
They fell behind early against the Boston Celtics and never recovered in a 108-81 loss.
But there...
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Hawks
Cavaliers
For the Cavaliers, the addition of James Harden hasn’t rocked the boat. It’s steadied it.
“They are two guys that are hungry to take that...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Suns, Devin Booker, AJ Dybantsa
Pelicans
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson saw his career-high streak of 35 straight games played end Sunday because of an ankle sprain.
But don’t expect a long...
Warriors’ Al Horford backs Luke Kornet’s criticism of Hawks’ ‘Magic City Night’
Add Al Horford to the list.
The veteran Warriors big man — who began his career with Atlanta — publicly supported Luke Kornet after Kornet...
James Harden: ‘I’ll figure it out’ as Cavs’ system elevates him
James Harden once declared, “I’m not a system player. I am a system.”
With the Cavaliers, he’s something else.
As The Ringer’s Michael Pina detailed, Harden’s...
NBA trade proposal sends DeMar DeRozan to Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher to Kings
File this under interesting. Risky. And something that might make sense.
Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey floated a hypothetical trade that would send DeMar DeRozan from...
Kawhi Leonard on Darius Garland: ‘He’s an All-Star player’
The debut is in the books. Now comes the build.
Darius Garland scored 12 points in 23 minutes off the bench in his first game...
Darius Garland scores 12 in Clippers debut vs. Warriors
A new uniform. Same spotlight.
Darius Garland made his debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, finishing with 12 points in a 114-101...
Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return, roll past Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo was back. The Boston Celtics barely blinked.
Boston handled the Milwaukee Bucks, 108-81, on Monday night, overshadowing Antetokounmpo’s return from a right calf...
Rockets hold off Wizards, but Trae Young steals the show
The Houston Rockets got the win. But the night in Washington belonged to a player who didn’t even suit up.
Trae Young was ejected from...
Wizards’ Trae Young ejected before making team debut
Well, you don't see that every day. That's right -- Trae Young was ejected Monday night before ever playing a game for the Washington...
