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.
Cavs’ Winning Formula: Speed, Simplification, And Chemistry Driving Dominance
Everything is going great for the Cavaliers, thank you for asking, entering Wednesday's hyped home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder (7 p.m., EST).
As...
Magic Star Paolo Banchero Expected To Return Later This Week
The Orlando Magic are set to get a major boost this week, as star big man Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action...
Bucks Moving Khris Middleton To Reserve Role
The Milwaukee Bucks are making a significant change to their lineup, with Khris Middleton being removed from the starting five and moved to a...
Cavs Staying Grounded, Focused As National Spotlight Finally Arrives
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell took one glance at the oversized pack of reporters gathered around him after Tuesday’s practice and smirked.
“Sheesh,” Mitchell said, his...
Lakers’ Uneven Season Continues In Loss To Shorthanded Mavs
The Los Angeles Lakers’ momentum came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night, falling 118-97 to the wildly shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, dropping LA to...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘These Are The Games We Live For’
The Cavaliers are in the midst of a historic streak, having won 10 straight, each by double-digits. They're off to a franchise-best 31-4 start.
The...
Talkin’ Cavs: Thunder Matchup, What’s Been Working, What’s Ahead
It's the biggest game of the NBA regular season to date -- the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.
But it's far from the...
Sixers Waive Pete Nance From Two-Way Contract
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived two-way power forward Pete Nance, the team announced in a press release.
Nance, the younger brother of Atlanta Hawks big...
Cavs Make One Thing Clear During Historic Start: They’re Chasing More Than Regular-Season Success
The Cavaliers are quietly chasing history, but they're in no mood to talk about it. With a 31-4 record after Sunday's dominant 115-105 victory...
Kings Waive Veteran Center, Retain Three Others Beyond Guarantee Date
The Sacramento Kings made some important roster decisions on Tuesday, retaining three players with non-guaranteed contracts and waiving another, according to Shams Charania of...
NBA Rumors: Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Grizzlies
Nuggets
The Nuggets may need to make a move and the name of Michael Porter Jr. has been the name mentioned most ahead of the...
NBA Trade Rumors: Hawks, Larry Nance Jr, Nets, Cam Johnson, Hornets
Hawks
Larry Nance Jr. remains a trade candidate for the Hawks despite suffering a broken hand on Dec. 28 that will sideline him for a...
Trade Proposal Sends Heat’s Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love To Kings
The Miami Heat want to move Jimmy Butler and the Sacramento Kings could use a boost. So perhaps an NBA trade proposal from John...
Heat Stuck In Tight Spot With Jimmy Butler, And Limited Trade Options
It’s been a rough stretch for the Miami Heat, and the Jimmy Butler situation is at the heart of it.
A year ago, when the...
