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.
Lakers quickly learn what life can be like minus LeBron James in loss to Nets
The Lakers' greatest hope for the playoffs remains a 40-year-old basketball relic. Actually, we all know LeBron James is a lot better than that....
Knicks Announce 10-Day Contract With PJ Tucker
Veteran forward P.J. Tucker has officially signed a 10-day contract with the Knicks, the team announced in a press release. The deal was first...
Pelicans Signing Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract
The Pelicans are signing veteran free agent center Mo Bamba to a 10-day contract, NBA agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love told Shams Charania of...
Clippers’ Ben Simmons To Miss At Least Another Week With Knee Injury
Clippers guard Ben Simmons will miss another week with a knee injury that's already cost him five straight games, as relayed by coach Tyronn...
Ex-Cavs Big Man Samardo Samuels Arrested For Disorderly Conduct, Stalking In Italy
Former Cavaliers forward Samardo Samuels was arrested in Milan, Italy, over the weekend for drinking alcohol and blaring music in the courtyard of a...
Clippers Offer No Details On Coach Ty Lue Back Issue
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was forced to sit out of Sunday's thriller of a win over the Kings with back pain, the team announced.
Lue,...
Dribbles: Cavs Again Put Scrap, Depth On Full Display, Down Bucks For 14th Straight Win
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 112-100 statement of a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. ...
1. If you're going to beat the...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Showing New Levels Of Shooting Efficiency
Donovan Mitchell has been playing at a high level since making his NBA debut in 2017 with the Jazz. That's no secret. But he...
Can Lakers Survive Looming Schedule With At Least A Week Minus LeBron James?
The Lakers lost one game in their last nine and immediately dropped from second to third place in the Western Conference. How's that for...
Lakers React To LeBron James Injury: ‘Just Take His Time’
Los Angeles coach JJ Redick is as worried as all of Lakers Nation about LeBron James' groin injury, suffered during Saturday's road loss to...
Which Lakers Have Made Strongest Debuts vs. Celtics?
With newcomer Luka Doncic making his LA debut against the defending champion Celtics on Saturday, here’s a look at some of the top Lakers...
Thunder Focused On Back-To-Backs vs. Nuggets, Not MVP Narrative
While Oklahoma City has hosted its fair share of notable games, the Sunday matchup between the Thunder and the Nuggets stands out, writes NBA...
Despite Overall Struggles, Jazz Rookie Class Showing Promise
Throughout the NBA 2024-25 season, the Jazz have increasingly relied on their young talent as part of their ongoing rebuilding process, offering significant opportunities...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Staying Upbeat In Face Of Changing Role
The midseason addition of De'Andre Hunter to the Cavaliers has shifted the dynamic of the team, particularly for center Jarrett Allen, whose role has...
