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.
Billy Donovan steps away from Bulls, intends to keep coaching
The reset in Chicago just kept rolling, as the Bulls and Billy Donovan are going their separate ways after six seasons, the team announced.
This...
Potential NBA Draft lottery pick Thomas Haugh returning to Florida
One of the more interesting NBA Draft decisions is off the board.
Thomas Haugh is heading back to Florida for his senior year, passing on...
Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels: Nuggets are all bad defenders
The Timberwolves did not just bounce back in Denver. They talked a little, too.
“Go at them,” Jaden McDaniels told reporters of the game plan....
Dribbles: Cavs handle Raptors’ rough stuff, stay in control
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 115-105 Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday.
1. It wasn't as convincing as the first...
Cavs again find another gear, overpower Raptors for 2-0 series lead
CLEVELAND -- This one was a lot scrappier, maybe a bit more physical. But just like the first time, the Cavaliers would not be...
Bucks interview Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy
The Bucks are starting to zero in on their next head coach, and one familiar name is already in the mix.
Milwaukee has met with...
Steve Kerr return to Warriors remains up in air
The Warriors are headed into a summer that feels a little different. Not quite a rebuild, not quite a run-it-back. Somewhere in between. And...
Cavs vs. Raptors Game 2 halftime dribbles
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles at halftime from Game 2 of the Cavaliers' first-round series vs. the Raptors. Cavs led, 54-48.
1. Donovan Mitchell is breaking...
NBA settles draft tiebreakers, including Cavs, Jazz, Knicks
The NBA settled a handful of draft order questions on Monday, breaking ties among teams with identical records ahead of the lottery.
According to an...
Cavs broadcast shakeup just the start of bigger sports TV shift
The end of regional sports networks is no longer some distant possibility. It is here, and it is hitting home for Cavaliers fans.
As George...
Bulls to interview Cavs’ Mike Gansey, multiple others for GM vacancy
The Bulls are casting a wide net as they begin their search for a new head of basketball operations, and the early list is...
Nets announce extensions for Jordi Fernandez, assistants, citing ‘strong foundation’
The Nets are sticking with their guy, as coach Jordi Fernandez and his staff have agreed to multi-year contract extensions, the team announced.
Jordi is...
Victor Wembanyama: No reason to change what worked in regular season
Welcome to the playoffs, Victor Wembanyama.
And yeah, he looked right at home.
Wembanyama dropped 35 points in his postseason debut, leading the Spurs to a...
Lakers still without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves; expect bigger test in Game 2
The Lakers will again be without their starting backcourt for Game 2.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are both out Tuesday against the Rockets, as...
