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.
Jalen Brunson after Knicks bury Hawks: ‘It’s about actions’
The Knicks did not leave any doubt.
They rolled past the Hawks in Game 6, winning 140-89 to close out the series and move on...
If Cavs, Magic both win, Round 2 starts Sunday in Cleveland
The Cavs and Magic can speed things up.
If both teams win their Game 6 matchups tonight, Game 1 of the second round will be...
Jayson Tatum questionable, Paul George probable for Celtics-Sixers Game 7
The Celtics may not be at full strength for Game 7.
That's because Jayson Tatum has been downgraded from active to questionable due to left...
Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels ejected after fight between Knicks, Hawks
Things got chippy. Then they got out of hand. Then they got… kind of inevitable.
Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were both ejected during Game...
Cavs at Raptors, Game 6: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
Well, here we go again.
The Cavaliers finally pushed back. After letting this thing slip away in Games 3 and 4, they responded like a...
Blazers GM Joe Cronin addresses coaching search, owner support
The Trail Blazers wrapped exit interviews Thursday, and general manager Joe Cronin touched on just about everything. Coaching, roster, ownership. A little bit of...
Blazers’ Damian Lillard already back in 5-on-5, voices support for Tiago Splitter
The Trail Blazers’ offseason started Thursday with exit interviews, but Damian Lillard sounded like someone already looking ahead.
Lillard said he has begun playing 5-on-5...
Grizzlies expected to find wider trade market for Ja Morant this summer
The market for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant may look a little different this time around.
After finding limited outside interest ahead of the trade...
Former Hawks exec sent to prison after stealing $3.7M from team
A former Hawks executive is headed to federal prison after admitting to a yearslong scheme that drained millions of dollars from the franchise.
Lester T....
Blazers’ Tiago Splitter says he wants to stay, calls relationship with Tom Dundon ‘great’
Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter made one thing clear during Thursday’s exit interviews. Specifically, he'd like to keep the job.
“I’ve told you guys...
Blazers’ coaching situation remains in flux amid cost questions
The Trail Blazers held exit interviews Thursday, but there’s still no clarity on what’s next for interim coach Tiago Splitter.
According to NBA reporter Evan...
NBA trade proposal sends Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard to Heat
File this under interesting, even if it’s just hypothetical. But hey, nothing wrong with a little fun.
Anyway, ESPN’s Andre Snellings floated a trade idea...
Hawks, Quin Snyder expected to talk contract extension after season
The Hawks appear ready to keep some stability in place after a surprising late push.
Atlanta head coach Quin Snyder is believed to have “strong”...
Rockets’ Kevin Durant out for Game 6 vs. Lakers
The Rockets will again be without their biggest name in a win-or-go-home spot.
Houston star Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the...
