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.
Dickie V Doc Highlights Vitale’s Enduring Impact on College Basketball
ESPN’s documentary on Dick Vitale goes beyond the familiar catchphrases and booming voice that have defined college basketball for decades. It’s a no-nonsense, insightful...
Cavs Podcast: Talkin’ NBA With Former All-Star Mark Price
What's up with the Cavaliers? What might be next? Do they feel the need for any help at 21-4, which just happens to be...
NBA Poll: Majority Of Hoops Wire Readers Think In-Season Cup Is Dumb
Last year, it was called the In-Season Tournament. This year, it's the NBA Cup. But call it whatever you want -- no matter how...
Cavs’ Max Strus To Make Season Debut Friday vs. Wizards?
The Cavaliers are flying high with an NBA-best 21-4 record, and here’s the kicker -- they’ve done it without one of their presumed starters....
NBA Trade Rumors: Latest On Pelicans, Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram's situation with the Pelicans is shaping up to be one of the most fascinating storylines as the NBA trade season approaches.
On paper,...
Heat, Jimmy Butler Reportedly Could Be Headed For Split Ahead Of Trade Deadline
Jimmy Butler and the Heat might be heading for a breakup. It’s not a foregone conclusion, but with ESPN’s Shams Charania reporting that Miami...
Trail Blazers Weighing Options As Veterans Garnering Interest
The Portland Trail Blazers are in the spotlight, with teams across the league eyeing veterans Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons, and Robert Williams III as potential...
Nets Receiving Trade Interest In Cam Johnson, Others; Warriors Reportedly In Play
The Brooklyn Nets, once thought to be deep in the rebuilding phase, might be in a better position than anyone realized.
Per Shams Charania of...
NBA Takes a Breather: Cup Schedule Offers Rare Rest, Chance for Teams to Reassess
The NBA’s “bye week,” courtesy of the NBA Cup schedule, has arrived, as detailed by John Hollinger of The Athletic.
Starting Monday, teams received a...
Sixers At A Crossroads: Can Philly Pivot Or Is This Season A Lost Cause?
The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a weird place. Sitting at 7-15 in the fairly soft Eastern Conference, they’re just two games out of...
Pelicans Might Want To Go Full Rebuild As Injuries All But Crush Postseason Dreams
It’s getting ugly for the Pelicans, and you know what? Maybe it’s time to embrace the rebuild.
New Orleans dropped to 5-20 after Sunday’s loss,...
Blow It Up or Ride It Out? Lakers Facing Major Dilemma
The Lakers have to ask themselves a question as they enter this NBA mini-break. Should they blow it up, or ride it out?
LA sits...
NBA Ratings Continue Dip As League Heads Toward New Media Rights Deal. What Gives?
The big $76 billion media deal was supposed to mark the dawn of a new era of growth for the NBA. But a little...
ESPN President: No Plans To Change Anything About ‘Inside The NBA’
ESPN recently pulled off a major win for fans of “Inside the NBA,” the iconic post-game show that nearly saw its final season this...
