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.
Cavaliers Hire Cleveland Native Jawad Williams As Assistant Coach
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson has lost several assistants. He just gained another.
Per a team announcement, the Cavaliers have hired Cleveland native and former Cavs...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Bucks, Bobby Portis, Heat, Kevin Durant
Thunder
Jalen Williams picked the perfect time for a career night. The third-year forward erupted for 40 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals,...
NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pistons, Bulls, Matas Buzelis
Magic
Desmond Bane didn’t need much convincing.
Traded to the Magic in the summer's first deal, the high-scoring guard called Orlando a “perfect fit” and said...
Cavs Should Stay The Course, Try To Add Toughness Around Edges Of Roster, Scout Says
If the Cavaliers want to take the next steps in the playoffs, they may want to consider not changing a thing. Or maybe only...
Scout: Spurs Should ‘Stay Far, Far Away’ From Trade For Kevin Durant
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant supposedly has the San Antonio Spurs on his wish list of potential trade destinations.
The Spurs reportedly have interest, though...
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Believed To Have Calf Strain, Will Undergo MRI
Tyrese Haliburton just wasn't himself in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and now, the Indiana Pacers must win two straight to be crowned...
Pacers Make Trade During NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers are busy trying to win their first NBA championship. But hey, they have to continue to do business anyway, right? Right,...
Spurs Expected To Keep No. 2 Pick, Select Dylan Harper, For Now
Don’t expect the Spurs to blink.
Despite having a crowded backcourt already featuring De'Aaron Fox and Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, San Antonio appears...
Nuggets Parting Ways With Assistant GM Tommy Balcetis
The Denver Nuggets are parting ways with assistant general manager Tommy Balcetis, according to Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports and later confirmed by multiple...
NBA Draft: Sixers, Hornets Indicating They’ll Listen To Trade Offers Until Picks Are Made
The Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets are open for business at the top of the NBA Draft. At least for now.
According to Jake Fischer...
Most Teams That Want Kevin Durant ‘Just Want To Sell Jerseys,’ Scout Says
Multiple teams are interested in acquiring very available Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant in a trade. But maybe not for the reasons you think.
”There...
Finals Takeaways: Thunder’s Chaotic Defense Has Pacers On Ropes
The Oklahoma City Thunder are now one win away from their first NBA championship, thanks to a breakout performance from third-year forward Jalen Williams...
Thunder’s One-Two Punch Too Much For Pacers, Puts OKC On Cusp Of Title
Jalen Williams may have entered the Finals as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s running mate. But after Game 5, he’s threatening to steal the spotlight altogether.
In a...
Spurs Have Been Conservative In Trade Pursuit Of Kevin Durant
While the San Antonio Spurs are having talks with the Phoenix Suns about a potential Kevin Durant trade, nothing is close as of this...
