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.
Bulls have narrowed field for top basketball exec to four
The Bulls are getting close to a decision, and it sounds like one name is starting to separate from the pack.
Chicago has trimmed its...
Cavs aiming to do ‘the things necessary’ in Game 7
The Cavaliers quickly tried to forget all about Game 6 on Friday night.
After a 112-110 overtime loss in Toronto that ended with a high-bouncing...
Raptors’ Brandon Ingram doubtful for Game 7 vs. Cavs
The Raptors again may be without a key piece in a winner-take-all setting.
Brandon Ingram has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s Game 7 in...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 7: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
And now, it’s down to this.
The Cavaliers had their shot Friday. Actually, a few of them. Chances to close it. Chances to quiet the...
Cavs-Raptors Game 7 halftime dribbles
CLEVELAND -- Random halftime dribbles from Game 7 of the Cavs' first-round series vs. the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. We are tied at 49-all.
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NBA releases full second-round schedule, TV times
The NBA has released its second-round playoff schedule. We just don’t know all the participants yet.
The league announced dates and times for the conference...
Sixers rally past Celtics, advance after historic comeback
The 76ers didn’t just survive. They flipped the whole thing on its head.
Down three games to one, staring at the usual questions, the usual...
NBA Rumors: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Hawks, Wizards
A handful of teams are heading into the offseason with different priorities. There are also a few common threads. Flexibility. Patience. And in some...
Blazers again linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis
The Trail Blazers may be preparing to make some noise this offseason.
Namely, Portland is “expected to emerge as a prime trade suitor” for Giannis...
NBA: Two incorrect non-calls in OT of Cavs-Raptors Game 6
The NBA’s Last 2 Minute Report is going to add a little more fuel heading into Game 7.
According to the league, there were two...
Lakers’ LeBron James savors playoff victory; Luka Doncic ‘not close’
The Lakers are moving on. LeBron James made sure to take it in.
After closing out Houston, James reflected on what it means at this...
Nuggets, Nikola Jokic expected to work on contract extension
The Nuggets are expected to take care of their biggest priority this offseason.
Denver and Nikola Jokic are anticipated to work toward a contract extension...
Rockets face questions on Kevin Durant, roster after early exit
The Rockets made their big swing last summer, trading for Kevin Durant after a promising playoff run. One year later, there are more questions...
Knicks Notes: Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, contender status
The Knicks’ first-round series against the Hawks shifted after Josh Hart decided he’d seen enough.
According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Hart...
