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.
Knicks edge Spurs in Game 2 thriller, move two wins from title
The Knicks didn't have their best night. They still found a way to win.
Jalen Brunson sank a go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds remaining,...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson travels to Italy to watch Saliou Niang
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was in Italy this week keeping an eye on one of the organization's more intriguing young prospects.
According to reports from...
Knicks Notes: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart
Karl-Anthony Towns may have been the biggest reason the Knicks walked away with a Game 1 victory.
While Jalen Brunson grabbed most of the headlines...
Spurs Notes: Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Keldon Johnson
The Spurs may be trailing in the NBA Finals, but nobody inside the organization sounds concerned.
Following Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Knicks, San...
NBA Finals Notes: Spurs remain confident, Brunson incident draws attention, rotations tighten
The Spurs may be down 1-0 in the NBA Finals, but don't expect panic to set in.
San Antonio entered the series as the favorite...
NBA Notes: Cavs, flexibility, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Knicks
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers enter the offseason with one of the NBA’s most talented rosters.
They also enter it with one of the league’s most expensive payrolls.
As...
NBA trade proposal sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Cavs
The Cavaliers continue to be linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, and one new trade proposal imagines just how complicated a deal for the Bucks superstar...
Thunder unlikely to trade Chet Holmgren, pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Thunder have spent years building one of the NBA's deepest young rosters.
According to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, don't expect Oklahoma City to...
Darius Garland doesn’t expect LeBron James to return to Cavs
Could LeBron James return to Cleveland for a third stint with the Cavaliers?
Former Cavs guard Darius Garland isn't betting on it.
Appearing recently on the...
Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors: Bucks, Heat, Celtics, draft
The NBA world continues to wait for clarity on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future. And according to one longtime Bucks insider, the lack of updates may...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, trade targets, Warriors
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama didn't make excuses after the Spurs dropped Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
The San Antonio star openly acknowledged he struggled in Wednesday's...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Mavericks, Michael Finley, lottery reform
Knicks
Knicks star Jalen Brunson didn't exactly look comfortable in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Instead, he battled through a rough shooting start, a sore...
Blazers reportedly narrow coaching search to three finalists
The Trail Blazers may finally be nearing a decision.
According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Portland's coaching search has been...
Fan receives lifetime NBA ban after running onto court during Finals
A fan who ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and attempted to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor...
