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.
Cavs indicate recent surge coming as result of renewed belief
The Cavaliers are playing their best basketball of the season, and coach Kenny Atkinson doesn’t think that’s a coincidence.
Since adding James Harden at the...
Kawhi Leonard buzz loud, but clarity still missing as Lakers loom
The Kawhi Leonard noise is getting louder, but that doesn’t mean it’s getting clearer.
Jovan Buha of The Athletic cautioned this week that much of...
Pistons among teams monitoring potential Khris Middleton buyout
The Pistons are at least kicking the tires on a familiar veteran name.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Detroit is among a...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: James Harden ‘settles everybody down’
CLEVELAND -- Everything about the Cavaliers right now feels settled. Purposeful. Under control.
That’s not an accident.
The Cavs (37-22) have won 13 of their past...
Kenny Atkinson notices others in Cavs’ orbit, but potential playoff matchups can wait
CLEVELAND -- Kenny Atkinson has been around long enough to know how fast playoff plans can blow up.
That’s why the Cavaliers coach isn’t getting...
Dribbles: Cavs show some muscle and necessary hustle, take down Knicks
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
1. You can talk about Donovan Mitchell's 23 points....
NBA Notes: Sharpe injury blow for Blazers, Nuggets face cap squeeze, Beverley cleared
Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left fibula and will be reevaluated in four to six...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: Max Strus ‘trending positive toward season debut
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are still playing the long game with Max Strus, but the tone around his recovery continues to improve.
Coach Kenny Atkinson...
Should Darryn Peterson shut it down? One NBA scout says yes
The spotlight on Darryn Peterson isn’t fading. If anything, it’s sharpening, and not just because of the box scores.
Peterson arrived at Kansas as one...
David Adelman optimistic Nuggets will be whole for season’s final push
The Nuggets have been juggling injuries all season, but coach David Adelman sounds like he can finally see the light.
Adelman told reporters he’s hopeful...
Rick Carlisle pushes back on Pacers fine; NBA says process was followed
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle isn’t buying the NBA’s explanation for why his team was fined — and the league is making it clear it...
NBA Notes: Khris Middleton’s options, Kyrie’s rehab, Sabonis watch, Porzingis questions
Will Khris Middleton be a Maverick for the rest of the season? Or not much longer?
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Dallas...
NBA execs wonder if Kawhi Leonard, Clippers headed for split
NBA executives are starting to ask a question that once felt unthinkable: Is the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers era nearing its end?
According to Jake Fischer of...
Anthony Davis: Wizards pairing with Trae Young can form ‘dynamic duo’
Anthony Davis hasn’t played a game yet for the Wizards, but he already has a vision for how this thing could work.
Still sidelined as...
