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.
Pacers surging, own NBA’s fourth-best record since early December
Based on recent history, this is when the Indiana Pacers come to life. After all, we're talking about a team that reached the Eastern...
Nuggets still have shot to make noise in playoffs, West scout says
The Denver Nuggets are still viewed as a viable NBA playoff threat, it seems, despite the abrupt and stunning dismissals of coach Michael Malone...
NBA Playoff Picture: How things are shaping up with two games left for everyone
A look at how the NBA playoff picture is shaping up, with two games left for every team (as of Friday):
NBA Overview
In the Eastern...
Hoops Wire Live: Cavs have two more scrimmages, er, games, and then real thing begins
It's almost that time again. That's right. The NBA playoffs. And the Cavaliers are entering as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
That...
Nets using final games to evaluate which players will be part of their future
As the Brooklyn Nets approach a pivotal offseason focused on rebuilding, the front office faces decisions about which young players could serve as cornerstones...
Magic Coach Jamahl Mosley: ‘Extremely proud of this group’
Some may not realize this, but the Orlando Magic clinched home-court advantage for all potential play-in tournament games with their victory over the Boston...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I listened and accepted’ when told of decision to fire coach, GM
The Denver Nuggets announced the parting of ways with coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth earlier this week, a surprising move that...
Dribbles: Cavs Lite put up admirable fight, ultimately fall to determined Pacers
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 114-112 road loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. ...
1. Kenny Atkinson was ejected from a game that meant...
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer declines to address job status after missing postseason
The Phoenix Suns’ season came to a disappointing end Wednesday night, and with it, questions about the franchise's direction have intensified. They will not...
Nuggets to explore possibility of reuniting with Wolves’ Tim Connelly as GM?
The Kroenke family is expected to explore the possibility of reuniting with Tim Connelly, the former Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations who left...
Nuggets’ Josh Kroenke, who fired GM, will serve as interim GM
Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke will serve as the team’s interim president of basketball operations for the remainder of the season following the dismissal...
Luka Doncic’s big night vs. Mavs again confirms Lakers won this fishy trade in a blowout
Something still stinks about the Luka Doncic trade several months after the NBA deadline, and I can't quite figure out what it is. Other...
Cavs to rest four starters vs. Pacers
The great thing about clinching the No. 1 overall seed in the Eastern Conference? Well, for the Cavaliers, the answer is a little well-deserved...
Luka Doncic camp declined offer to participate in Mavs’ tribute video
One of the most anticipated homecomings in recent NBA memory is about to unfold as Luka Doncic returns to the Dallas Mavericks' American Airlines...
