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.
Bulls giving Bryson Graham control, eye front office overhaul
The Bulls are taking a swing. Now comes the follow-through.
Chicago’s hire of Bryson Graham as head of basketball operations is being viewed as a...
Loyola Chicago great Alfredrick Hughes dies at 63
Loyola Chicago is mourning the loss of one of the greatest players in program history.
Alfredrick Hughes, a former All-American and the school’s all-time leading...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: I can and will play better
Donovan Mitchell isn’t spending much time looking back.
After the Cavaliers survived a seven-game series against the Raptors, Mitchell made it clear the focus has...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid questions Mikal Bridges contact after hit to midsection
The Sixers took a loss in Game 1. Joel Embiid took a shot that drew attention.
Embiid, who underwent an emergency appendectomy less than a...
Magic not planning major roster changes despite playoff collapse
The Magic are making a coaching change. The roster, at least for now, is a different story.
President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Orlando...
NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Celtics, Neemias Queta, Mavericks
Pistons
The Pistons could have a tricky negotiation ahead with Jalen Duren.
A spot on an All-NBA team would make Duren eligible for a Rose Rule...
NBA Rumors: Cavs, James Harden, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Raptors
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers may already have their path mapped out with James Harden.
Given their cap and apron situation, Cleveland is expected to explore a new...
Lakers’ JJ Redick praises Thunder, hints at whistle: ‘They don’t foul’
The Lakers know what’s coming. JJ Redick made sure to say it out loud.
As Los Angeles gets set to face the Thunder in the...
Cavs-Pistons Game 1 halftime dribbles
Random dribbles following the first half of the Cavs' Game 1 vs. the Pistons on Tuesday in Detroit. Pistons lead, 59-46.
1. I feel as...
Michael Jordan made NBA history three times with Wizards, even without playoffs
Michael Jordan’s time with the Wizards doesn’t get much love. No playoffs. Lower efficiency. A version of MJ that didn’t look like the one...
Kendrick Perkins: Cavs’ James Harden facing unfair criticism
Kendrick Perkins is pushing back on the way James Harden is being discussed, especially when it comes to Harden with the Cavs.
Speaking on the...
Rich Paul says Klutch clients face pushback from players over LeBron ties
Rich Paul is shedding light on something that rarely gets said out loud.
The Klutch Sports founder said current and former NBA players have steered...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic still not close to return, with Thunder looming
The Lakers will open the second round without Luka Doncic, and it may be a while before that changes.
Doncic is not close to returning...
Cavs at Pistons, Game 1: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So much for catching your breath.
The Cavaliers survived a seven-game grind, took care of business at home, and now… right back at it. New...
