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.
Grizzlies, Surprisingly, Finding Ways To Make It Work Without Ja Morant
The Grizzlies continue to navigate the season without Ja Morant, who remains week-to-week with a hip injury. It’s no easy task, especially when your...
Magic Locking Down Opponents As Franz Wagner Shines, Showing Again They’re No Pushovers
The Magic aren’t just showing signs of life -- they’re showing signs of purpose. In a league where teams often sink when injuries pile...
Rockets’ Hot Start Signals They’re The Real Deal
The Rockets at 10-5? That’s no accident. This is a young team that’s been quietly putting the pieces together, and now it’s starting to...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Joins List Of Five Others To Miss Wednesday’s Game
The Cavaliers won't be as shorthanded as the New Orleans Pelicans for their matchup in Cleveland on Wednesday night. But the Cavs will in...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Look To Bounce Back From First Loss, Host Wounded Pelicans
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. ...
1. Well, the streak is over. The...
Lakers Rolling, But Still Looking To Find Another Gear Amid Streak
Are the Lakers worth the hype? It's easy to wonder. At the very least, they find themselves in an intriguing position.
At 10-4, they’re sitting...
Pelicans Sliding Into Deep Early Hole As Result Of Injuries And Underperformance
CLEVELAND -- The New Orleans Pelicans, once touted as a team on the rise in the Western Conference, have hit an unexpected low.
Look no...
Mavs’ Latest Victory Shows Again They’re Finding Their Footing
The Mavericks didn’t just show up for their NBA Cup matchup against the undermanned Pelicans on Tuesday night -- they made a statement.
Luka Doncic...
Dribbles: Cavs Suffer A Loss, Finally, But Refuse To Go Down Without A Fight vs. Champs
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 120-117 road loss to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday. ...
1. It had all the...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Takes Some Blame After First Loss Of Season: ‘It’s Game Plan, Too’
It's finally arrived -- the Cavaliers' first loss of the season, courtesy of a 1220-117 road setback against the reigning champion Boston Celtics on...
Nets Exploring Trade Options, Including Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, and More
The Nets have exceeded expectations early this season, competing at a high level despite not being viewed as contenders. But don’t let their solid...
Sixers Hold Team Meeting After Another Loss, Tyrese Maxey Challenges Joel Embiid’s Leadership
The Sixers hit rock bottom Monday night, falling 106-89 to the Heat, their fourth straight loss. Sitting at 2-11 and dead last in the...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Put 15-0 On The Line With Visit To Reigning Champion Celtics
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday (7 p.m. EST). ...
1. Who is having more fun than...
Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic To Miss Third Straight Game Due To Personal Reasons
The Nuggets will again be without superstar Nikola Jokic as they face the Grizzlies, marking his third straight absence due to personal reasons, as...
