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.
Hawks’ postseason plot thickens after home loss to Blazers
It's hard to know which Hawks you will get from night to night, and Tuesday night was no exception. The Hawks dropped a toughie...
Timberwolves’ Julius Randle after 2OT thriller over Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: ‘My body is in shock’
It took everything the Timberwolves had, and perhaps a little help from Russell Westbrook. But you don’t beat the Nuggets, in double-OT, in their...
Pacers clinch playoff spot without setting foot on court
The Pacers secured a playoff spot Tuesday without stepping on the court. With Portland's 127-113 win over Atlanta, the Pacers (44-31) were guaranteed a...
Offseason trade proposal sends Ja Morant to Lakers
Any list of hypothetical NBA trade destinations for Grizzlies star Ja Morant would inevitably have to include the Lakers, right? Right.
However, a move to...
Cavs have 97.3 percent odds to officially claim East’s top seed
In case you're worried about whether the Cavaliers will hold on to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference ... well, it's OK....
Cavs’ Ty Jerome held out of practice ahead of home date with Knicks
Reserve guard Ty Jerome didn't practice Tuesday and seemingly stands a good chance to miss his fourth straight game when the Cavaliers host the...
NBA can eliminate tanking by doing away with weighted lottery, and other suggestions
The NBA continues to have a tanking problem, but hey, maybe there are ways to fix it. At least, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic...
NBA announces suspensions for those involved in Pistons-Wolves brawl
The NBA announced suspensions for those involved in the Pistons-Timberwolves scuffle on Sunday, with the Pistons getting what appears to be the slightly worse...
Could Lakers make a run at Clint Capela in offseason?
With two weeks remaining in the NBA regular season, the Lakers are focused on securing their postseason spot rather than free agency.
The Lakers (46-29)...
NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, brawl, Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Bucks
Pistons
A brawl between the Pistons and Timberwolves on Sunday night led to the ejection of five players, but the tensions didn’t stop there.
Pistons coach...
Rutgers’ Dylan Harper, who’s drawn comparisons to James Harden, declares for draft
Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, to the surprise of no one, has declared for the NBA Draft. Harper is listed in multiple mock drafts as...
Jazz lose to Hornets, but pick up crucial lottery win: ‘I think the process for our guys was good’
The Jazz keep losing and at this point in the season, hey man, that's OK. Utah's 110-106 road defeat to the Hornets extended its...
Suns’ Kevin Durant expected to miss at least a week with ankle sprain
It's a critical time for the Suns and a terrible time to be without Kevin Durant. But it appears that will be the case,...
Offseason trade proposal sends Deni Avdija to Knicks, Mikal Bridges to Blazers
As the Knicks prepare for the NBA playoffs, they are likely to face a stark reality: their defense-first roster, while formidable, might lack the...
