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.
Dribbles: Cavs Serve Up Ice-Cold Turkey, Stunned By Hawks In First Home Loss
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 135-124 stunner of a home loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. ...
1. Some nights you just...
Lakers Reportedly Dangling D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino In ‘Active’ Trade Talks
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again front and center in early trade discussions, and that's no surprise. This is a franchise that never...
Wizards’ Growing Pains Seem To Know No Bounds, But Reasons For Hope Do Exist
In Washington, the idea of a rebuild was always on the horizon, but the early optimism seemed real. After the Wizards pulled off back-to-back wins...
Bucks’ Surge Comes With Sudden Rise at Defensive End
After a rocky 2-8 start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks have begun to find their footing, winning six of their past seven games...
TNT Parent Company Slammed with Lawsuit Over NBA Rights Fallout and $11.2B in Losses
Warner Bros. Discovery is finding itself in the kind of mess you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy -- unless, of course, you’re one...
Nets Hit Hard by Injuries: Cam Thomas Out 3 Weeks, Frontcourt Depth Tested
The Brooklyn Nets, already navigating a season with ups and downs, are bracing for a tough stretch without their top scorer. Cam Thomas, who’s...
Lakers Still Showing Signs Of Not Knowing Which Team To Expect
When the Lakers brought in JJ Redick as head coach, they weren’t just looking for wins—they were looking for a culture shift.
Redick, always the...
Kings Nearing Deal With Jae Crowder
The Sacramento Kings, sitting at 8-10 and dealing with a slew of injuries, are nearing a deal with veteran forward Jae Crowder, according to...
Suns Hammer Lakers With Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal Back In Fold
The Phoenix Suns needed a jolt, and they got it in a big way. With both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal finally healthy, the...
Bucks’ Rise Continues, Climbing to .500 After Giannis-Less Win Over Heat
The Bucks showed their resilience on Tuesday night, gutting out a 106-103 road win over the Heat despite missing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Lookin’ To Keep On Cookin’, With Hawks Waiting In Wings
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home date with the Atlanta Hawks on Thanksgiving eve (7 p.m. EST). ...
1. Busy, busy day...
Charles Barkley Rips Lakers’ Handling Of Bronny James: ‘It’s Just Bad’
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the season with a solid 10-6 record, but the story gaining traction isn’t always about the team’s success...
Lakers Seemingly As Hard To Figure Out As Ever
Six straight wins. Anthony Davis playing like an MVP. LeBron James defying age yet again. The Lakers are 10–6, and on paper, that looks...
Cavs vs. Hawks Classic Tale of Two Teams on Different Trajectories
The Cavaliers and Hawks are on different trajectories as they prepare to meet in Cleveland. The Cavs are rolling, having won nine of their...
