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.
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...
Rockets’ Kevin Durant remains questionable for Game 2
The Rockets may be getting a lift for Game 2, though it is far from certain.
Kevin Durant missed Houston’s Game 1 loss to the...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham on Game 1 loss: ‘It’s a long series’
This wasn’t the start the Pistons had in mind. Not even close.
Detroit entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the East, talking...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 2: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So far, so good for the Cavaliers.
Game 1 felt controlled. Not flashy. Just… professional. They took away transition, forced the Toronto Raptors into half-court...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Knicks
Magic
The Magic didn’t sneak up on anyone. They took it.
Orlando walked into Detroit as the No. 8 seed and left with a 112-101 win...
Raptors Notes: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, lineup
The Raptors built their identity on defense and pace. Game 1 didn’t look like either.
Toronto dropped a 126-113 road decision to the Cavaliers, and...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Hornets
Celtics
The Celtics didn’t ease into the postseason. They took control and never gave it back.
Boston rolled past the 76ers, 123-91, in Game 1, leading...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Timberwolves
Lakers
The Lakers didn’t waste their break. They used it.
Already dealing with injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Los Angeles caught another shift before Game...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Hawks, CJ McCollum, Raptors
Knicks
The Knicks did what good playoff teams are supposed to do. They handled business.
Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 25, and New...
Charles Barkley rips Rockets after Game 1 loss to Lakers: ‘Awful to watch’
The Rockets didn’t just drop Game 1. They caught heat. Plenty of it.
Following a 107-98 road loss to the Lakers, Charles Barkley didn’t hold back...
NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, Kings, Blazers, Tiago Splitter
It was a messy NBA season for the Bucks.
They finished 32-50. There were injuries galore. And let's not forget the noise around Giannis Antetokounmpo....
Suns Notes: Jalen Green, Devin Booker, injuries, Dillon Brooks
The Suns needed a spark Friday. They got it from Jalen Green.
After a season mostly lost to injuries, Green erupted for 36 points and...
Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Draymond Green
The season is over for the Warriors. Now comes everything else.
Stephen Curry didn’t shy away from it after Friday’s elimination, as relayed by Marcus...
Kristaps Porzingis on Warriors future: ‘That’s a good question’
Uncertainty is part of the deal right now for Kristaps Porzingis.
The season is over for the Warriors, and Porzingis is headed toward free agency...
