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.
Timberwolves Again Show Their Resiliency As Julius Randle Sets Suns At Buzzer
The Timberwolves’ matchup against the Suns on Sunday turned into an instant classic, capped by Julius Randle’s ice-cold dagger at the buzzer.
In a game...
Pistons Beat Kyle Kuzma’s Wizards, Remember His Viral Jab Amid Win Streak Turnaround
The Pistons are turning over a new leaf this season, and they made a statement on Sunday by securing their seventh win -- a...
Mavs Show Desperation In Clinging To Win Over Shorthanded Thunder
Wholesale injury absences may have stripped some of the shine from the Western Conference playoff rematch between the Mavericks (7-7) and the Thunder (11-3)...
Cavs’ Sam Merrill Day-to-Day; No Updates On Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade
When you stand at 15-0, everyone wants to know your business. And business is indeed booming for the Cavaliers.
In fact, right now, about the...
Dribbles: Cavs Hit Another Unbeaten Milestone, With Biggest Test Yet On Horizon
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 128-114 home win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. ..
1. The Cavs (15-0) are undefeated on...
Cavs Scoot To 15-0, Again Show Depth, Balance In Win Over Hornets
CLEVELAND -- It's 15-0, tied for the second-best start in NBA history. But the Cavaliers aren't necessarily stunned about their record. Just pleased.
"It's tough...
Bucks Reportedly Weighing Trade Options For Defensive Upgrade, Dangling Pick
The Bucks aren't satisfied with the way things are going, and you can't really blame them. This is a team that was expected to...
Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. Leads NBA In 3-Point Percentage; Cavs’ Ty Jerome Fifth
To the surprise of many, perhaps the Hawks' Larry Nance Jr. himself, your NBA leader in 3-point field-goal percentage is none other than Larry...
TNT Parent Company Reportedly Reaches Settlement With NBA
Warner Bros. Discovery is making waves again, but this time not with a splashy acquisition or blockbuster show -- it’s with a settlement that...
Warriors, Rockets Viewed As Potential Players In Trade Market
The Warriors and Rockets are two teams generating a lot of buzz as potential players in the NBA trade market this season, and it’s...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Aim To Make More History, Only This Time Minus Donovan Mitchell
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets (6 p.m. EST).
1. The Cavs are aiming to become the...
Cavs Soaring With Fresh Legs: Donovan Mitchell’s Minutes Down As Darius Garland, Evan Mobley Rise
The Cavaliers are cooking right now, and Donovan Mitchell's role in the blistering 14-0 start is a major part of the equation.
The All-Star guard...
Rockets Standing Pat On Young Core, Focus On Defense As Ime Udoka’s Influence Paying Off
The Rockets are setting a tone this season, and it’s clear that they’re all about defense. So while trade rumors will soon swirl around...
Jazz Granted Disabled Player Exception As Result Of Taylor Hendricks Injury
The Jazz have been dealt a significant setback, but the NBA has granted them a small measure of relief.
Following the injury to promising second-year...
