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.
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...
Scouts, Execs On Paul George And 76ers: There’s Still Time
The 76ers brought in Paul George for moments like this, but so far, it’s been more about surviving than thriving.
Sure, George dropped 29 points...
Timberwolves Not Wearing Look Of Contender, Meaning More Changes Could Be On Way
The Minnesota Timberwolves entered this season swinging for the fences, but so far, it feels more like a foul tip.
Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius...
Lakers Looking To Find Some Fight Before Season Totally Unravels
The Lakers hit rock bottom on Wednesday. A 41-point drubbing at the hands of the Miami Heat wasn’t just ugly -- it was alarming.
And...
NBA History: 1976-77 Season Was Wild Ride, From ABA Merger To ‘Blazermania’
The 1976-77 NBA season was the moment pro basketball decided to shake things up, blend in some chaos, and redefine itself.
It started with a...
Dribbles: Cavs’ Balance, Depth, Marksmanship On Full Display In Dismantling Nuggets
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 126-114 home victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. ...
1. Ladies and gentlemen, your Cleveland Cavaliers are...
NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg Still Top Prospect, But Ace Bailey, Others Have Time To Make Case
Duke freshman forward Cooper Flagg has the No. 1 spot in the 2025 NBA Draft locked up. For now, anyway.
If you talk to executives,...
Adrian Wojnarowski Reflects On Life, Legacy After Cancer Diagnosis
Adrian Wojnarowski -- “Woj” to NBA fans everywhere -- dropped one of the biggest scoops of his career this year, but this time, it...
Trail Blazers Still Looking To Solve Point Guard Puzzle
The 2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers are young, fun, and full of potential. With 95% of the roster under 27, they’ve got the kind of...
