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.
NBA Christmas Day: Bright Stars, Key Matchups And What To Watch
It's the time when casual fans say the NBA truly begins -- Christmas Day. This year, there's plenty to follow for both those who...
Hoops Wire Live: Are NBA Teams Attempting Too Many Threes?
NBA ratings are down. That much we know. But why? Could it be because fans are tired of watching teams dribble down the court...
NBA Trade Rumors: Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, Warriors, Sixers
Our ongoing series evaluating rosters and potential moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 6) ...
Chicago Bulls
The big question for the Chicago Bulls:...
Knicks’ Karl Anthony-Towns On Dominant Showing vs. Wolves: This Wasn’t Just Another Game
Karl-Anthony Towns made an emphatic statement in his return to Minnesota on Thursday night, leading the Knicks to a dominant win over his former...
Trade Value Of Bulls’ Zach LaVine Seemingly On Rise; Still Linked To Nuggets
Zach LaVine’s trade value is on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. After a few rocky seasons with the Bulls, including a...
Lakers, Clippers, Bucks Seeking Center Help, With Plenty Of Bigs Indeed Available
Jonas Valanciunas might be the most "attainable" and desirable center available ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, but he’s far from the only...
Could Nuggets, Spurs Emerge As Sleepers In Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes?
As the NBA trade deadline approaches (Feb. 6), two teams -- the Nuggets and Spurs -- have emerged as potential wild-card suitors for Heat...
NBA Trade Rumors: Magic, Cole Anthony, Timberwolves, Clippers
Our ongoing series evaluating rosters and potential moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 6) ...
Orlando Magic
The big question: Who’s the odd man...
Cavs Lose Isaac Okoro Just As Max Strus Seemingly Nears Season Debut
The Cavaliers are now facing the unfortunate news that Isaac Okoro will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a sprained AC...
From Radiators To Reels: How NBA Teams Prepare Behind Closed Doors
Back in the NBA golden days, Celtics coach Red Auerbach was a true master at exploiting every possible edge to secure a homecourt advantage.
He...
Thunder Enter Trade Season With Options, Financial Flexibility
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s roster is already stacked with young NBA talent, but they still have an intriguing decision to make. Namely, who will...
Things Going Well, But Grizzlies Have Roster Decisions On Horizon
The Memphis Grizzlies have a tough NBA decision ahead of them: Are some of their veteran players expendable as they look to retool their...
With Glut Of Wings, Pacers Might Want To Start Thinking About Move To Shore Up Defense
The Pacers have a depth chart that’s loaded with guards and wings -- Aaron Nesmith, Bennedict Mathurin, Ben Sheppard, and Jarace Walker all fill...
Cavs’ Max Strus Goes Through Full Practice, Closing In On Season Debut
Things are about to pick back up for the Cavaliers after their brief NBA Cup “bye week," and considerably so.
How do three games in...
