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.
NBA Finals: Pacers Need Tyrese Haliburton To Lead With Shot, As Thunder Hit Indy
The last time the NBA Finals rolled through Indianapolis, Reggie Miller was 34, Larry Bird was coaching, and the Lakers were just getting started...
NBA Rumors: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Spurs, Draft
Warriors
Golden State will have options this summer if it wants to continue its trend of going all in. Given that Stephen Curry, Draymond Green...
Cavs’ Core Intact? Insider Preaches Calm Amid Trade Rumors
You've heard the rumors and allegations. They say the Cavaliers must trade All-Star point guard Darius Garland to Team X or Y. They demand...
Rockets Well-Positioned To Go Star Hunting; Will They?
If the Houston Rockets really want to acquire a superstar this summer, well, it shouldn't be a problem. The question is whether they want...
Nuggets Have Options In Quest To Add More Depth
If there's one thing we learned about the Denver Nuggets this past season, it's that Nikola Jokic remains otherworldly. If there's another thing we...
Talkin’ Hawks: Front Office, Trae Young, Free Agency, Young Core
What to make of the Atlanta Hawks' front office additions? How about the future of Traue Young with the franchise? And what to make...
Nets Loaded With Picks, Cap Space. Now What?
Without a doubt, the Brooklyn Nets are a team to watch this offseason. After all, they're one of the handful of teams with the...
Celtics at a Crossroads: Jayson Tatum Injury, Salary Cap Woes Create Uncertain Future
One year ago, the Boston Celtics were NBA champions. By the time next season rolls around, they may have a very different look than...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Undergoes Toe Surgery, Out 4-5 Months
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland underwent surgery on his injured big toe and will be sidelined for about four to five months, according to Shams...
Cavs Reportedly Have Little Interest In Trading Darius Garland To Magic
By now, you've heard the chatter. It links Cavaliers All-Star point guard Darius Garland to the Orlando Magic.
In return, it links Magic guard Jalen...
Tyrese Haliburton Comes Up Mostly Quiet In Game 2, And The Pacers Feel It
There was no last-second magic this time. No deep three at the horn. No Tyrese Haliburton saving the day.
Instead, the Thunder handled their business,...
What We Learned From Game 2 of the NBA Finals: Thunder Find Their Groove, Pacers Face Reality
Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals was the Thunder’s turn to deliver a message, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure it was heard loud...
Thunder Respond, Thunder Roar: Game 2 Blowout Evens NBA Finals vs. Pacers
So this is who the Oklahoma City Thunder are, and who they’ve been all year.
Lose a close one, then come back with the type...
What the Darius Garland Trade Chatter Really Means for the Cavaliers
So now the Cavaliers are “open-minded” about trading Darius Garland.
That’s the word from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who appeared on Cleveland’s ESPN 850 and painted...
