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.
Wizards’ Jonas Valanciunas Considered Prime Target For Contending Teams
If you believe the NBA rumor mill, and a lot of people seem to do just that, then you might want to start thinking...
Mavs’ Klay Thompson Says He Hasn’t Kept In Touch With Stephen Curry, Draymond Green
For Klay Thompson, it's all about the Mavericks. As for the Warriors, well, that's ancient history -- at least at the moment.
Thompson and the...
Thunder Lose Chet Holmgren To Pelvic Fracture, Must Find Way To Rise Without Star Big Man
Chet Holmgren’s injury is a serious blow to the Thunder, especially given how well he’s been playing this season. But now he's out for...
Rockets’ Win Over Pistons Turned Out To Be One Of Best Games Of Early Season
Since most sports fans were probably watching the NFL, or even just another NBA game, they probably missed the Rockets' 101-99 road win over...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Rising To New Level Through First 11 Games: ‘He’s Got Everything’
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is a new man. Through 11 games, you could make the case that he's been better this season than...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Aiming To Make It 12 Straight With Road Game vs. Bulls
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday (8 p.m. tipoff). ...
1. Who's having more fun than the...
Dribbles: Cavs Have Imperfect Night, Remain Perfect Anyway With Comeback Win Over Nets
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' rally of a 105-100 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. ...
1. That was close. Maybe...
Lakers Eyeing Jonas Valanciunas, Brook Lopez?
The Lakers’ front office isn’t content with mediocrity. That much has been evident as whispers about potential trade moves have gained traction just nine...
Suns’ Kevin Durant Expected To Miss At Least Two Weeks With Calf Injury
Kevin Durant’s injury couldn’t come at a more challenging time for the Suns. The 36-year-old superstar, who’s been playing at an MVP level through...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Blasts Bucks’ Effort: ‘Are We OK With Not Competing? I Don’t Know’
The Bucks are staring at the kind of early-season struggles that ignite the rumor mill, and Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t having it.
After a 116-94 drubbing...
NBA Media Not In Great Space When It Comes To Storytelling, Brian Windhorst Says
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst has been covering the NBA for a long time and covering it very well. So when he has something to...
Pregame Dribbles: Another Night, Another Game, As Unbeaten Cavs Face Kenny Atkinson’s Former Team
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday (7:30 p.m. EST). ...
1. There's no rest in...
Dribbles: Cavs Huff And Puff And Blow Warriors’ House Down, Cruising To 10th Win In 10 Tries
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 136-117 shellacking of the visiting Golden State Warriors on Friday. ...
1. Well, that was easy.
2. In case...
Sixers Newcomer Paul George Already Being Forced To Shoulder Load: ‘I’ll Be Better’
It’s early days in Philadelphia, but Paul George’s return is already under the microscope, and for good reason. The 76ers, who are struggling to...
