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.
Cavs’ Dennis Schroder: Keeping ‘dog mentality’ can lead to big things
Dennis Schroder didn’t need much time to notice the difference between his current team and the old one.
In his first game with the Cavaliers...
Kevin Durant says All-Star criticism missing the point
The All-Star effort debate isn’t landing with Kevin Durant.
Speaking Saturday, the Rockets star pushed back on the idea that players used to compete harder...
Draymond Green: All-Star Weekend works against the actual game
All-Star Game effort is a yearly complaint. Draymond Green thinks he knows why it keeps happening.
Speaking Friday on his podcast, the Warriors forward said...
Adam Silver confirms NBA to discuss expansion next month
Expansion talk is officially back on the calendar.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the topic will be discussed when the league’s Board of Governors...
Adam Silver addresses tanking, says NBA lottery may be ‘antiquated’
Tanking is officially on the league’s radar. Again. And this time, Adam Silver says everything is on the table.
Speaking at his annual All-Star Weekend...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo: Feel like I’m ready to play again
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s ready. The checklist is the only thing in the way.
Speaking Saturday at All-Star Weekend, the Bucks star said his right...
LeBron James playing with Michael Jordan helped pave way for legendary preparation
LeBron James decided early that talent alone wasn’t going to be enough.
At 41, James said the one thing that could derail an all-time career...
Spurs praise Victor Wembanyama for team-first approach: ‘I don’t want favors’
Victor Wembanyama gets plenty of attention for what he can become. Inside the Spurs, the appreciation is for who he already is.
As written by...
Spurs’ Stephon Castle credits Chris Paul for serving as his coach on the court
Stephon Castle offered some credit to a former Spurs teammate who just retired.
More specifically, the second-year guard said playing alongside Chris Paul helped him...
NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Bulls, Anfernee Simons, Rising Stars
Heat
Norman Powell finally gets his moment. And he hopes it’s not a short stay.
After entering the league in 2015, Powell will make his first...
NBA Notes: All-Star Weekend, Expansion, Bulls, Mac McClung
All-Star Weekend
Saturday night belongs to the shooters and the showmen.
All-Star Weekend continues with the three-point contest, Shooting Stars event, and the slam dunk competition,...
Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers, Kevin Johnson, Amar’e Stoudemire among Hall finalists
The Hall list is out. Now the debates start.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its finalists for the Class of 2026 this week,...
Ty Lue: Clippers still expect to win at high level
The Clippers are hosting All-Star Weekend. They’re also asking everyone to recalibrate.
As L.A. welcomed the league to town, their trade deadline reshaped the roster...
Cavs officially sign Riley Minix to two-way contract
The Cavaliers filled a two-way spot, signing forward Riley Minix to a two-way contract, per the NBA’s official transaction log.
Minix, 25, opened the season...
