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.
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I listened and accepted’ when told of decision to fire coach, GM
The Denver Nuggets announced the parting of ways with coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth earlier this week, a surprising move that...
Dribbles: Cavs Lite put up admirable fight, ultimately fall to determined Pacers
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 114-112 road loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. ...
1. Kenny Atkinson was ejected from a game that meant...
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer declines to address job status after missing postseason
The Phoenix Suns’ season came to a disappointing end Wednesday night, and with it, questions about the franchise's direction have intensified. They will not...
Nuggets to explore possibility of reuniting with Wolves’ Tim Connelly as GM?
The Kroenke family is expected to explore the possibility of reuniting with Tim Connelly, the former Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations who left...
Nuggets’ Josh Kroenke, who fired GM, will serve as interim GM
Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke will serve as the team’s interim president of basketball operations for the remainder of the season following the dismissal...
Luka Doncic’s big night vs. Mavs again confirms Lakers won this fishy trade in a blowout
Something still stinks about the Luka Doncic trade several months after the NBA deadline, and I can't quite figure out what it is. Other...
Cavs to rest four starters vs. Pacers
The great thing about clinching the No. 1 overall seed in the Eastern Conference? Well, for the Cavaliers, the answer is a little well-deserved...
Luka Doncic camp declined offer to participate in Mavs’ tribute video
One of the most anticipated homecomings in recent NBA memory is about to unfold as Luka Doncic returns to the Dallas Mavericks' American Airlines...
Nuggets intended to fire bickering Michael Malone, Calvin Booth after season; skid accelerated move
The Denver Nuggets' surprising decision to part ways with coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth came after a series of escalating tensions...
Cedi Osman, Kendrick Nunn sign contract extensions with Greek club Panathinaikos
Former NBA players Cedi Osman and Kendrick Nunn have both signed contract extensions with Panathinaikos, the defending EuroLeague champion, team owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos announced,...
Kings officially sign Terence Davis to fill open roster spot
The Sacramento Kings have officially signed guard Terence Davis, the team announced in a press release. The move fills an open spot on the...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Knicks, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton
Rockets
It doesn't seem like a lot of people nationally are talking about the Rockets. But hey, maybe the playoffs will change all that.
Houston (52-27)...
NBA Notes: Thunder, draft picks, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Wizards
Thunder
The Thunder have all but wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the entire NBA postseason, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be the frontrunner for...
Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson on claiming East top seed: ‘Obviously, we are hungry for more’
The Cavaliers are finally getting a little national love. Actually, they've received at least a little more national love recently, especially after securing the...
