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 repeat same mistakes, get same result in Game 2 loss to Pistons
The Cavaliers had chances. They just keep giving them away.
Cleveland fell to Detroit 107-97 in Game 2 and now heads home down 0-2 in...
Report: Cavs called about Giannis, balked at Bucks’ asking price
The Cavaliers checked in. The price was steep.
Cleveland contacted the Bucks about a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the February trade deadline,...
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sends buses of fans to Detroit for Game 2 vs. Pistons
The Cavaliers are down 1-0. Their owner is making sure they won’t be alone in Detroit.
Dan Gilbert is covering the cost for multiple buses...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Knicks, Mikal Bridges, Magic
Celtics
Jaylen Brown is pushing back on the noise.
After Brad Stevens addressed and downplayed talk of Brown being unhappy, the Celtics star did the same...
Pelicans impressed with coaching candidates Darvin Ham, Steve Hetzel
The Pelicans are starting to zero in, though nothing appears close.
According to Jake Fischer of the Stein Line, New Orleans has come away impressed...
Tiago Splitter unlikely to land permanent Blazers job despite strong interim run
Tiago Splitter steadied the Trail Blazers when they needed it. It may not be enough to keep the job.
Despite leading Portland to a 42-39...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Suns, Collin Gillespie, Nuggets
Warriors
Draymond Green is not planning any changes.
The longtime Warriors forward said he cannot picture himself in another uniform as long as Golden State wants...
Hornets sign coach Charles Lee to multiyear extension after turnaround season
The Hornets are sticking with what worked.
Charlotte has signed head coach Charles Lee to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced, locking in the...
ESPN projects Pacers to take Darryn Peterson at No. 2 if lottery breaks their way
The draft picture is still up in the air with the lottery set for Sunday. But if the Pacers land near the top, ESPN...
Brad Stevens: Celtics need to add interior presence
The Celtics know where they need to get better. It starts at the rim.
President of basketball operations Brad Stevens did not get deep into...
LeBron James on Austin Reaves’ shooting slump: ‘His presence helps us no matter what’
The Lakers are waiting on Austin Reaves to find his rhythm. But right now, it has not shown up.
Reaves finished with eight points on...
Knicks’ OG Anunoby considered day-to-day with hamstring strain
The Knicks may have avoided the worst, but they are not in the clear.
Forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks
Knicks
Jalen Brunson delivered when it mattered, scoring 26 points and guiding the Knicks to a 108-102 win over the 76ers on Wednesday for a...
NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls
Pistons
The Pistons were at the bottom of the league when they hired J.B. Bickerstaff. Two seasons later, they are a factor in the Eastern...
