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.
Ex-Cavs Big Man Samardo Samuels Arrested For Disorderly Conduct, Stalking In Italy
Former Cavaliers forward Samardo Samuels was arrested in Milan, Italy, over the weekend for drinking alcohol and blaring music in the courtyard of a...
Clippers Offer No Details On Coach Ty Lue Back Issue
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was forced to sit out of Sunday's thriller of a win over the Kings with back pain, the team announced.
Lue,...
Dribbles: Cavs Again Put Scrap, Depth On Full Display, Down Bucks For 14th Straight Win
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 112-100 statement of a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. ...
1. If you're going to beat the...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Showing New Levels Of Shooting Efficiency
Donovan Mitchell has been playing at a high level since making his NBA debut in 2017 with the Jazz. That's no secret. But he...
Can Lakers Survive Looming Schedule With At Least A Week Minus LeBron James?
The Lakers lost one game in their last nine and immediately dropped from second to third place in the Western Conference. How's that for...
Lakers React To LeBron James Injury: ‘Just Take His Time’
Los Angeles coach JJ Redick is as worried as all of Lakers Nation about LeBron James' groin injury, suffered during Saturday's road loss to...
Which Lakers Have Made Strongest Debuts vs. Celtics?
With newcomer Luka Doncic making his LA debut against the defending champion Celtics on Saturday, here’s a look at some of the top Lakers...
Thunder Focused On Back-To-Backs vs. Nuggets, Not MVP Narrative
While Oklahoma City has hosted its fair share of notable games, the Sunday matchup between the Thunder and the Nuggets stands out, writes NBA...
Despite Overall Struggles, Jazz Rookie Class Showing Promise
Throughout the NBA 2024-25 season, the Jazz have increasingly relied on their young talent as part of their ongoing rebuilding process, offering significant opportunities...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Staying Upbeat In Face Of Changing Role
The midseason addition of De'Andre Hunter to the Cavaliers has shifted the dynamic of the team, particularly for center Jarrett Allen, whose role has...
Magic Scramble For Solutions As Once-Promising Season Slipping Away
The Magic's season is rapidly slipping away, with Thursday's loss to the Bulls marking their fifth straight defeat. They are now scrambling for answers...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Celtics, Nets, Cam Thomas
Quentin Grimes, who has been traded three times since February 2024, continues to demonstrate resilience on the court, refusing to let the frequent moves...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell On Close Victory Over Hornets: ‘We Won. That Was … We Won’
Somehow, someway, the Cavaliers didn't lose. But by golly, it was close.
As you know, the Cavs extended their winning streak to 13 games with...
Dribbles: Cavs Rise At Just The Right Time, Winning Streak Hits 13 By A Whisker
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 118-117 nailbiter of a road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. ...
1. Well, that's one way to almost...
