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.
NCAA clarifies eligibility rules for players with NBA contracts
The NCAA is drawing a firm line when it comes to players with NBA contracts.
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Tuesday that players who have...
Ben Simmons on possible NBA return: ‘I need to make the best decision for Ben Simmons’
Current free agent Ben Simmons says patience has become part of the plan.
Simmons recently confirmed to Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he is...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Kings
Raptors
After one of their roughest losses of the season Friday in Washington, the Raptors responded the way good teams try to: With wins over...
Latest on Nikola Jokic
The Nuggets announced Tuesday that Nikola Jokic will be reevaluated in four weeks after being diagnosed with a hyperextension of his left knee.
Jokic suffered...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Bulls
Cavaliers
Veteran point guard Lonzo Ball was a DNP-CD on Monday as the Cavaliers picked up an impressive road win in San Antonio. Head coach...
Cavs lean on defense, size to pick up needed road win over Spurs
The Cavaliers showed some pulse Monday night, picking up a 113–101 road win over the San Antonio Spurs that felt bigger than just one...
Cavs still don’t have timetable for Max Strus return
Max Strus is progressing. Just not on a set clock.
The Cavaliers wing underwent surgery in late August to repair a Jones fracture in his...
Hawks circle Mavs’ Anthony Davis, face tough choices with Trae Young
The Hawks are suddenly being taken seriously as a suitor for Mavericks star Anthony Davis.
More specifically, Atlanta is keeping Davis on its trade radar,...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic exits vs. Heat with left knee injury
The Nuggets held their breath Monday night in Miami, as Nikola Jokic held his knee.
Jokic exited the game with a left knee injury and...
NBA Notes: All-Star Voting, Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Celtics, Anfernee Simons
All-Star Voting
The early fan returns are in, and the headliners are familiar.
Luka Doncic leads all players with 1,249,518 votes in the first All-Star fan...
Bucks operating as trade buyers, believe roster can be upgraded
The Bucks are not signaling retreat. Quite the opposite.
Team sources told ESPN’s Jamal Collier that Milwaukee continues to approach the trade market as a...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns
Lakers
After a week of uncomfortable conversations and pointed criticism, the Lakers responded Sunday night with their most complete effort in days, writes ESPN's Dave...
NBA’s plans to curtail tanking are foolhardy, at best
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.
The NBA is unhappy about tanking. Again.
Every few years, the league looks around in March, sees half...
NBA trade proposal sends Mavericks’ Klay Thompson to Spurs
NBA trade season has a way of lining up strange bedfellows.
Sometimes it’s desperation meeting opportunity. Other times, it’s two teams heading in opposite directions...
