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.
Hawks Reportedly Rebuffing Trade Offers For Larry Nance Jr.
The Atlanta Hawks are keeping their cards close to the chest when it comes to Larry Nance Jr.
Despite plenty of suitors buzzing around, the...
Dribbles: Cavs Lose Evan Mobley, Lose Game, But All Not Lost In Toughie vs. Heat
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 122-113 road loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday. ...
1. This is the NBA and this is a place...
Moses, Dr. J, And The Fo’, Fi’, Fo’ Sixers: How Philly Dominated The NBA And Took The Crown
When Julius Erving joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976, the buzz was electric. A championship seemed inevitable, but despite three NBA Finals appearances in...
Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram Out Indefinitely With Ankle Injury
The New Orleans Pelicans just can't catch a break -- or maybe it’s their star players who can’t.
Brandon Ingram, the team’s leading scorer and...
Pelicans Expected To Either Extend, Or Trade, Brandon Ingram By February
The Brandon Ingram sweepstakes are heating up in New Orleans, and the Pelicans are feeling the pressure.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line,...
Clippers Continue Wait For Kawhi Leonard: ‘He’s Doing Stuff, But He’s Not Ready’
Kawhi Leonard remains the Clippers’ mystery box. He’s back on the court, getting shots up and working out at the team’s practice facility, but...
Nuggets’ Downward Spiral Wastes Nikola Jokic’s 56-Point Night: ‘We’ve Lost Our Swag’
Nikola Jokic’s historic 56-point explosion on Saturday night wasn’t enough to save the Denver Nuggets from a stunning 122-113 loss to the tanking Washington...
Warriors Reportedly Weigh Big Trade Moves As Jonathan Kuminga Flashes Potential
It’s starting to feel inevitable. The Warriors are eyeing a splash move. Big splash, in fact.
With the Feb. 6 trade deadline looming, GM Mike...
Pelicans Navigating Thin Line Between Playoff Push And Tank Zone Temptation
The Pelicans, a team that rival front offices once pegged as a bona fide contender this season, now look more like a case study...
Pelicans Stuck in Neutral: What’s Next for Brandon Ingram?
Let’s break this down, folks. The trade buzz surrounding Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram might sound spicy, but the reality? It’s lukewarm at best.
That's according...
NBA Cap Hits, Exhibit 9s, and Non-Guaranteed Contracts: Teams Walk a Financial Tightrope
The NBA salary rules are complex, and nothing illustrates that better than how teams handle non-guaranteed contracts and Exhibit 9 clauses.
It’s all about timing,...
Dribbles: Cavs Ride Evan Mobley’s Super, Duper Showing To Buzz By Pesky Hornets
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 116-102 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. ...
1. It wasn't the prettiest of days for the...
Hawks Flying High, Win Sixth Straight, As Trae Young Delivers OT Dagger To Sink Lakers
The Hawks are heating up, folks. Trae Young’s clutch 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime capped off a gritty 134-132 win against the...
Cavs Draining Threes At Record Pace, And Therefore, Reigning Supreme
The Cavaliers are on a roll, folks. A 20-3 start, tied for the fastest in franchise history, and they’re doing it with an old-school...
