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.
Nets Could Look To Package Cam Johnson To Land No. 2 Pick From Spurs
The Nets may put some of those draft assets to use, and could use one of their best players to land a top lottery...
NBA Draft: Wednesday Final Day College Players Can Withdraw
The final day for college players to withdraw from the NBA draft is right around the bend, with some having already done so after...
Thunder Run May End Up Being Like No Other We’ve Seen, Sonics Included
The Thunder are one away from the Finals for just the second time since they’ve been called the Thunder.
And Oklahoma City should finish the...
Timberwolves Truly In Some Serious Trouble Now
As Larry Bird said years ago, "I know when we're UP 3-1 in a series, I say it's over."
Bird actually said that during the...
NBA Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Suns
Suns star Kevin Durant seemed to take great offense to the narrative that overseas players are trained better than Americans. The NBA MVP award...
Expectation Is, Yes, LeBron James Will Return For Another Season
Not many around the NBA are expecting LeBron James to retire and walk away from more than $50 million. That would be the case...
Knicks’ Issues In East Finals Starts With Starters; Change Coming?
Why are the Knicks down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals, with the series shifting to Indiana? Well, some will tell you it's because...
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle: Going Home With 2-0 Lead Doesn’t Mean Easy
The Pacers got exactly what they wanted after two games in the Knicks' gym. They probably would've been happy with one win. They got...
Knicks’ Josh Hart Lobbies For More Mitchell Robinson Minutes
The Knicks will need to find something, anything to try to save their season, and they will neded to do it quick. And on...
Pacers Are 44-16 Since January 1: ‘So Many People Doing Special Things’
After a rocky start, the Indiana Pacers have saved their best basketball for when it means the most.
That would be in April and May....
Pacers Look Like They Can’t Be Stopped, Especially Not By Knicks
It doesn't appear as if anyone has enough to slow down the Indiana Pacers. And if anyone does, it might not be the team...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Named First Team All-NBA; Evan Mobley Second Team
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell took a step back during the regular season. He received a greater reward.
While the Cavs didn't get nearly as far...
Rich Paul On If LeBron James Will Play Next Season: ‘I Have No Idea’
It's that time of year again. No, not just the NBA conference finals, but also time to wonder what may be in store for...
NBA Rumors: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nuggets, Lakers, Dalton Knecht
Bucks
Will he or won't he? That seems to be the question regarding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and a potential trade request.
One opposing scout told...
