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.
Who could Wizards target at No. 1 in 2026 NBA Draft?
The Wizards are on the clock, and this is a good year to be there.
The 2026 draft class has been viewed as one of...
Wizards win 2026 NBA Draft lottery; Jazz to pick second
The ping-pong balls went their way. The Wizards, coming off the league’s worst record in 2025-26, have won the NBA draft lottery and will...
Celtics, Hawks could revisit Jaylen Brown trade talks
File this one under something to watch.
The Celtics and Hawks had what SI.com's Chris Mannix described as a “brief conversation” about Jaylen Brown last...
Report: Stever Kerr re-upped with Warriors after time away rekindled desire to coach
Steve Kerr is staying with the Warriors on a new two-year contract, and it sounds like the decision came after he took a step...
Lakers doing enough on SGA, but not enough anywhere else
The Lakers have found a way to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It just has not mattered.
Through three games, Los Angeles has thrown everything at the...
Knicks Notes: Jordan Clarkson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby
There was a time when Jordan Clarkson looked like he might be an afterthought for the New York Knicks.
Out of the rotation. Deadline came...
Lakers show flashes, Thunder show the gap
The first half keeps telling one story. The second half keeps telling the truth.
That’s where things stand for the Lakers, who are now down...
Cavs Notes: James Harden answers late, Donovan Mitchell delivers, subplots linger
The chatter was getting loud around James Harden. Two rough games in Detroit will do that.
Then came Game 3.
Harden closed it like a pro...
Jaylen Brown shuts down Celtics rumors: ‘ I could play here for next 10 years’
The noise picked up. Jaylen Brown didn’t take long to quiet it.
Despite outside chatter — including comments from Tracy McGrady suggesting frustration within the...
Steve Kerr agrees to two-year deal to remain Warriors coach
The uncertainty is over. The Warriors are bringing back Steve Kerr.
Kerr has agreed to a two-year contract to remain Golden State’s head coach, per...
Dribbles: Cavs finally cash in on chances, ride stars to Game 3 win
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 116-109 home win over the Pistons in Game 3 Saturday.
1. So that’s what it looks like when Cleveland actually...
Cavs find rhythm, flip script behind shot-making in Game 3 win
For two games, it felt like the Cavaliers were playing uphill.
Every miss a little louder. Every mistake a little heavier.
Saturday finally flipped that feeling. The...
NBA Notes: Wizards, lottery, Hornets, Hawks, offseason
Wizards
The Wizards know where they're picking. They just don’t know exactly where.
Washington is guaranteed a top-five selection in Sunday’s draft lottery and view this...
Magic eye shooting help, roster tweaks as offseason begins
The Magic may not have the same flexibility they did a year ago. That doesn’t mean they’re standing still.
President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman...
