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.
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Taking Part In 5-on-5 As He Readies For Season Debut
The 76ers are taking a meticulous approach with Joel Embiid this season, setting their sights on one thing: a healthy, dominant Embiid come NBA...
LeBron James On Potentially Playing With Son Bryce Next: That’d Be Pretty Cool
Whether by himself or with his son, Lakers star LeBron James made it clear he enjoys coming back to Cleveland and visiting the NBA...
Dribbles: Unbeaten Cavs Show LeBron, Lakers Who’s New King Of Cleveland Basketball
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 134-110 hammer job of the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. ...
1. Well, that was easy. Definitely...
Fair Or Not, Pelicans’ Meltdown Doesn’t Bode Well For Coach Willie Green
You don't blow a 20-point lead and lose to a Warriors team without their star player (and two other key players) and come out...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers vs. Lakers
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. ...
1. The Cavs are coming off a...
Clearly, Nuggets Must Address Staggering Lack Of Depth
Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray. Michael Porter Jr. Aaron Gordon. The rising Christian Braun. The Nuggets undoubtedly have one of the best starting fives in...
Nets’ Jordi Fernandez Comes Close, But Fails To Take Down Former Team In Nuggets
For Jordi Fernandez, Tuesday’s home game against the Nuggets was a poignant moment -- a chance to face the team he once called home....
Nikola Jokic Shows MVP Form As Nuggets Top Nets For Second OT Win In Two Nights
Can Nikola Jokic win another NBA MVP? The answer early this season is a resounding yes, it seems.
That's because Jokic and the Nuggets managed...
Bulls’ Lonzo Ball Sidelined Yet Again, This Time By Wrist Injury
Lonzo Ball just can’t catch a break. After two long years battling knee issues, Ball is back on the injury report -- this time...
Mavs’ Victory Over Timberwolves Gave Off West Finals Vibes
The Mavericks and Timberwolves brought playoff vibes to a regular-season showdown Tuesday night, with Dallas ultimately holding on for a 120-114 road nailbiter of...
Cavs’ Start Best Since LeBron James Was In Town, And Guess Who’s Paying A Visit?
For the Cavaliers, we can officially call it a roll to start the season. In fact, they haven't started this well since You Know...
Magic’s Paolo Banchero On 50-Point Eruption: ‘Man, I’m Tired’
Paolo Banchero made a statement Monday night, and what an NBA statement it was. The second-year Magic power forward put on a show for...
LeBron James Suffers Through Worst Shooting Night In 17 Years In Lakers’ Loss To Suns
The last time LeBron James shot so poorly, a lot of you probably didn't even know the NBA existed. After all, it was in...
Cavs’ Cherished And Sometimes Wild Run At Richfield Coliseum Began 50 Years Ago Today
It's been 30 years since the Cavaliers stopped playing at the Richfield Coliseum, but they had a pretty memorable run there before that.
And it...
