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.
East Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Hornets, Mason Plumlee, Nets
Pistons
The Pistons are still shaping what life looks like around Cade Cunningham — and one of the preseason’s biggest experiments has been putting the...
NBA Notes: Keegan Murray, Bulls, Mavericks, Dante Exum
Kings
In more tough news for the Kings, forward Keegan Murray has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb and...
NBA Notes: Victor Oladipo, Harry Giles, international news
Victor Oladipo isn’t done chasing his NBA dream just yet.
The two-time All-Star has been healthy and playing with the Guangzhou Loong Lions, a Chinese...
JJ Redick: LeBron ‘on court every day’ as Lakers play long game with nerve issue
LeBron James remains sidelined for the Lakers, but coach JJ Redick says the 40-year-old has been active behind the scenes as he works through...
Lakers reportedly ‘a little more open to short-term move’
The Lakers might be adjusting their long-term plans after getting the sense that their dream targets may not be as available as once believed.
That’s...
NBA Moves: Sixers, MarJon Beauchamp, Thunder, free agents
76ers
The Sixers are close to adding free agent wing MarJon Beauchamp on an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer....
Joel Embiid returns to action in Sixers’ Delaware scrimmage
The 76ers made the short trip down I-95 to Delaware for their annual Blue vs. White scrimmage, and fans got what they’ve been waiting...
Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr admits ‘uncertainty’ with Steve Kerr entering final year
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. made it clear Friday that head coach Steve Kerr will have full control over his future in Golden...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Warriors
Lakers
Luka Doncic is set to make his Lakers preseason debut, and he’ll get more than a cameo, as ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports.
Coach JJ Redick...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Rockets
Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball is still finding his rhythm — and his fit — in Cleveland.
The veteran guard, acquired from the Bulls in July, said he’s...
NBA Notes: Paul Pierce, Team USA, FIBA
Hall of Famer Paul Pierce was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles, according to The Associated...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Pacers, Clippers, projections
Pelicans
Zion Williamson wants everyone to know he’s not going anywhere.
The former No. 1 overall pick told reporters after the Pelicans’ preseason tour in Australia...
East Notes: Wizards, Alex Sarr, Nets, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter
Wizards
The Wizards are banking on internal growth, starting with former No. 2 pick Alex Sarr.
Five scouts who spoke with Josh Robbins of The Athletic...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Raptors
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga says he’s finally at peace.
After a long restricted free agency stretch that ended with a two-year, $46.8 million deal, the 23-year-old forward...
