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’ fading fast, now face fight to hold home court
The Lakers didn’t have much of a chance. And it showed quickly.
Los Angeles ran into the Thunder on Tuesday without Luka Doncic, LeBron James,...
For fourth straight year, Heat secure nothing more than play-in spot
The Heat are headed back to the play-in. Again.
Miami didn’t want this. Said as much, too. Bam Adebayo called his team “better than being...
Cavs finally could have majority of rotation vs. Hawks
The Cavaliers don’t have much left to figure out.
They’ve already secured home-court advantage for the first round. Climbing higher than No. 4 in the...
Wizards’ latest loss guarantees they’ll keep lottery pick
Mission accomplished. Sort of.
The Washington Wizards dropped another one Tuesday — a 129-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls — and in doing so, officially...
Cavs vs. Hawks: Late-season matchup with playoff implications
The Cavaliers don’t have much left to sort out in the regular season standings, but Wednesday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks could still offer...
Doc Rivers on future: ‘I have grandkids that I want to see… I’ll let you figure it out’
It has been a difficult season for the Milwaukee Bucks, and it may also mark a turning point for head coach Doc Rivers.
Speaking to...
Celtics’ Brad Stevens shoots down college coaching rumors
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has heard the noise before. Indiana. North Carolina. You name the blueblood, and at some point, his...
Bulls’ Michael Reinsdorf backs Billy Donovan, outlines front office vision
Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf offered additional clarity on the team’s direction following its front office shakeup, addressing both Billy Donovan’s future and...
Victor Wembanyama X-rays negative after rib injury
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama underwent X-rays after suffering a rib injury on Monday, which came back negative, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Underdog...
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns: ‘It’s a blessing to have pressure’
Expectations have shifted in a major way for the Knicks heading into the postseason, as Stefan Bondy of the New York Post writes.
After entering...
Bucks Rumors: Giannis, Doc Rivers, locker room tension, Jon Horst
The Bucks’ difficult 2025-26 season continues to generate questions on multiple fronts, from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s health and future to internal dynamics involving players, coaches...
Report: Bucks strongly considered Heat offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Bucks seriously considered a Heat package centered around Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware and multiple picks and swaps for Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to ESPN’s...
Giannis situation growing ‘toxic’ as Bucks eye possible split
The situation between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks appears to be reaching a breaking point.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, one source close to the...
Kyle Korver, Donovan Mitchell’s agent among Bulls’ front office targets
The Bulls are casting a wide net as they begin their search for new basketball operations leadership.
In addition to reported interest in Timberwolves general...
