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.
Magic Get Boost From Paolo Banchero Return: ‘He’s A Star For A Reason’
Paolo Banchero made an impressive return to the Orlando Magic lineup on Friday, scoring 34 points in a hard-fought loss to the Milwaukee Bucks...
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla: Empty Possessions Will Take A Toll On You
On Friday night, the Boston Celtics suffered a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings, falling 114-97 in a game that left head coach Joe...
Kings GM Monte McNair: ‘Our Goals Haven’t Changed’
Speaking to NBC Sports California’s Mark Jones on Friday, Kings general manager Monte McNair addressed the team’s surprising decision to part ways with head...
Latest on Heat’s Attempts to Trade Jimmy Butler
Multiple NBA reports this week have indicated that the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks have been advised to steer clear of pursuing a trade...
Hoops Wire Live: Cavs’ Latest Remarkable Stretch Looks A Lot Like The First One
What's cookin' right now? Yep, your Cleveland Cavaliers, that's what. Still. They're now on 12-game winning streak, after starting the year on a 15-game...
Suns’ Kevin Durant Makes It Clear He’s Keeping The Faith
On Friday, Kevin Durant spoke candidly about the Phoenix Suns' roster-building strategy under the leadership of new owner Mat Ishbia, who has made a...
NBA Postpones Hawks-Rockets Game Due To Severe Weather
The NBA has announced the postponement of Saturday afternoon’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks due to severe weather and hazardous...
NBA Postpones Lakers, Clippers Games As Result Of Wildfires
The NBA made the decision to postpone the Lakers and Clippers games that were scheduled for Saturday, a move that reflects the serious and...
Cavs-Thunder Matchup Draws 2.5 Million TV Viewers
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder. They're all the rage in the NBA these days.
So it's really no surprise that lots of...
Pistons Might Be Approaching Trade Deadline With Playoff Push In Mind
These aren't the same old Detroit Pistons. Today, they're an NBA team that deserves some respect.
The Pistons, long a team in transition, are quietly...
Dribbles: Cavs Had Night To Forget, But Ride Darius Garland’s 40 To Win 12th Straight, Anyway
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 132-126 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. ...
1. Well, that was less-than-ideal. But a win...
Report: Heat Have Yet To Receive Trade Offer For Jimmy Butler That Sparks Interest
Despite the Miami Heat’s ongoing trade efforts involving Jimmy Butler, the NBA market has been surprisingly quiet, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang...
NBA Rumors: Suns, Jusuf Nurkic, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Bucks
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The Suns have one available first-round pick and three second-round picks. But the most significant asset could be Jusuf Nurkic, whose $18 million salary...
Heat’s Pat Riley, Jimmy Butler Headed For What Appears To Be Inevitable Conclusion
In the latest chapter of the Miami Heat's ongoing saga, Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler have reached the breaking point of their relationship, one...
