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.
We probably still don’t know the real MVP after two straight days of Thunder-Nuggets
The Thunder and Nuggets played two straight days, Sunday and Monday, in Oklahoma City. These are the top two teams in the Western Conference,...
Mavericks’ Klay Thompson says he still believes in franchise despite it all
Without a doubt, a dark cloud is hanging over the Mavericks one year after making a run to the Finals.
Why, you ask? Well, you...
Cavs’ Ty Jerome out vs. Nets; Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter questionable
The Cavaliers could be without three massive guns in Tuesday's home matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, according to the official NBA injury report.
They for...
Cavs can clinch first Central title without LeBron since 1975-76 by beating Nets
It's only a matter of time before the Cavaliers clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and perhaps the entire NBA playoffs....
Lakers quickly learn what life can be like minus LeBron James in loss to Nets
The Lakers' greatest hope for the playoffs remains a 40-year-old basketball relic. Actually, we all know LeBron James is a lot better than that....
Knicks Announce 10-Day Contract With PJ Tucker
Veteran forward P.J. Tucker has officially signed a 10-day contract with the Knicks, the team announced in a press release. The deal was first...
Pelicans Signing Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract
The Pelicans are signing veteran free agent center Mo Bamba to a 10-day contract, NBA agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love told Shams Charania of...
Clippers’ Ben Simmons To Miss At Least Another Week With Knee Injury
Clippers guard Ben Simmons will miss another week with a knee injury that's already cost him five straight games, as relayed by coach Tyronn...
Ex-Cavs Big Man Samardo Samuels Arrested For Disorderly Conduct, Stalking In Italy
Former Cavaliers forward Samardo Samuels was arrested in Milan, Italy, over the weekend for drinking alcohol and blaring music in the courtyard of a...
Clippers Offer No Details On Coach Ty Lue Back Issue
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was forced to sit out of Sunday's thriller of a win over the Kings with back pain, the team announced.
Lue,...
Dribbles: Cavs Again Put Scrap, Depth On Full Display, Down Bucks For 14th Straight Win
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 112-100 statement of a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. ...
1. If you're going to beat the...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Showing New Levels Of Shooting Efficiency
Donovan Mitchell has been playing at a high level since making his NBA debut in 2017 with the Jazz. That's no secret. But he...
Can Lakers Survive Looming Schedule With At Least A Week Minus LeBron James?
The Lakers lost one game in their last nine and immediately dropped from second to third place in the Western Conference. How's that for...
Lakers React To LeBron James Injury: ‘Just Take His Time’
Los Angeles coach JJ Redick is as worried as all of Lakers Nation about LeBron James' groin injury, suffered during Saturday's road loss to...
