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.
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...
Report: Steve Kerr remains open to returning as Warriors coach
There’s perhaps a shift happening with Warriors coach Steve Kerr.
Not a decision. Not yet. But a shift.
According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Lakers, LeBron James, Pistons
Rockets
The Rockets are still breathing. And now, they’re heading home with real belief.
Facing elimination again, Houston beat the Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, trimming...
Dennis Schroder proves to be loud voice, hot hand Cavs needed
CLEVELAND — This one turned on a voice in the locker room and a heater in the fourth.
Dennis Schroder didn’t like the feel of...
Cavs-Raptors Game 6 halftime dribbles
Random dribbles following the first half of the Cavs-Raptors Game 6 in Toronto on Friday. The Cavs trail, 61-51.
1. Once again, the Cavs aren't...
Dribbles: Cavs have the edge now; can they finish the job?
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 125-120 home win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 on Wednesday.
1. These are the NBA playoffs,...
LeBron James on retirement: ‘My family deserves all my time’
LeBron James isn’t there yet. But when he gets there, he sounds ready.
Speaking with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James opened up about what retirement will...
LeBron James calls GOAT debate ‘tiring,’ reflects on Michael Jordan
LeBron James isn’t running from the conversation. He’s just tired of it.
Speaking with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James addressed the long-running debate between himself and Michael...
Report: Luka Doncic could miss Lakers’ potential second-round series
The Lakers may have to plan ahead without Luka Doncic.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Doncic could miss a potential second-round series against the...
Lakers, Bulls among teams with possible interest in Nuggets RFA Peyton Watson
The Lakers and Bulls are among teams expected to have interest in Nuggets wing Peyton Watson this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The...
Steve Kerr, Warriors still weighing future after lengthy meeting
Clearly, the Golden State Warriors aren’t rushing this.
Coach Steve Kerr met Monday with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. for about two...
Pistons on brink, but remain confident: ‘It ain’t over, bro’
The Pistons are running out of room.
Down 3-1 to the Magic, they’re now one loss from joining a list no No. 1 seed wants...
NBA Rumors: Magic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks, Bulls
The Magic showed interest in Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, backing up what...
NBA execs question lottery ‘floor’ in new proposal
The NBA may have a new lottery system on the table.
That doesn’t mean everyone is sold on the details.
According to Chris Mannix of Sports...
