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 Notes: Playoff picture, Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, road wins
The Cavaliers are finally wrapping up this five-game swing through the Western Conference, and yes, they could sure use a win.
It's hard to imagine...
Clyde Drexler blames Blazers for decision to skip 1990s celebration: ‘They dropped the ball’
The Trail Blazers celebrated the 1990 and '92 teams that made runs to the NBA Finals this past weekend, but legendary shooting guard Clyde...
Lakers’ defense has been MIA even before LeBron James’ return
You never know what you're gonna get from the Lakers, though you can take a pretty good guess at what you'll see from them...
Mavs receive glimmer of hope via Anthony Davis return: ‘Never thought about shutting it down’
It has been a challenging stretch for the Dallas Mavericks, who have struggled with injuries, faced limitations due to their hard cap, and seen...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell out for visit to Trail Blazers
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is sitting out for the purpose of rest for Tuesday's road game against the Trail Blazers, per the official NBA...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum may not be out for long after ankle injury
Celtics star Jayson Tatum may not be out for long after suffering an ankle injury in Monday's road win over the Kings, per reports.
Tatum...
Cavs’ season of dreams featured in latest edition of iconic SLAM magazine
The Cavaliers have been cooking, sans a recent four-game skid, which ended in resounding style Sunday in Utah.
At 57-14, they are primed for the...
Could and should Lakers have Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on summer radar?
The Lakers might benefit most by steering clear of a risky summer blockbuster to try to boost an already solid roster. But it all...
Sixers sign Marcus Bagley, brother of Marvin, to 10-day deal
The 76ers have signed free agent forward Marcus Bagley to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Bagley, 23, went undrafted in...
NBA Tanking Twist: Teams testing player participation policy in race for top pick
The NBA aimed its "player participation policy" at keeping healthy stars on the court before the 2023-24 season. Tanking teams weren’t the primary focus....
NBA anti-tanking measures discussed as issue seemingly increasing
Tanking is considered an issue in all sports, albeit minor. But NBA teams looking to increase their draft lottery odds tend to take it...
NBA exec on Cooper Flagg sweepstakes: This may be worst tanking stretch we’ve ever seen
For teams outside of the NBA postseason picture, the tank for Cooper Flagg is about to hit full force, it seems.
Flagg and his Duke...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham, Hawks’ Dyson Daniels frontrunners for Most Improved Player
The race for the NBA Most Improved Player award has narrowed to a two-player contest, according to oddsmakers, with Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and...
Report: Mavs’ Anthony Davis could return ‘any day’
The Mavericks' upcoming four-game road trip has taken on significant importance, despite the team’s 34-37 record, as reported by NBA insider Marc Stein of...
