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.
Cavs Draining Threes At Record Pace, And Therefore, Reigning Supreme
The Cavaliers are on a roll, folks. A 20-3 start, tied for the fastest in franchise history, and they’re doing it with an old-school...
Scouts, Execs On Paul George And 76ers: There’s Still Time
The 76ers brought in Paul George for moments like this, but so far, it’s been more about surviving than thriving.
Sure, George dropped 29 points...
Timberwolves Not Wearing Look Of Contender, Meaning More Changes Could Be On Way
The Minnesota Timberwolves entered this season swinging for the fences, but so far, it feels more like a foul tip.
Trading Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius...
Lakers Looking To Find Some Fight Before Season Totally Unravels
The Lakers hit rock bottom on Wednesday. A 41-point drubbing at the hands of the Miami Heat wasn’t just ugly -- it was alarming.
And...
NBA History: 1976-77 Season Was Wild Ride, From ABA Merger To ‘Blazermania’
The 1976-77 NBA season was the moment pro basketball decided to shake things up, blend in some chaos, and redefine itself.
It started with a...
Dribbles: Cavs’ Balance, Depth, Marksmanship On Full Display In Dismantling Nuggets
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 126-114 home victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. ...
1. Ladies and gentlemen, your Cleveland Cavaliers are...
NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg Still Top Prospect, But Ace Bailey, Others Have Time To Make Case
Duke freshman forward Cooper Flagg has the No. 1 spot in the 2025 NBA Draft locked up. For now, anyway.
If you talk to executives,...
Adrian Wojnarowski Reflects On Life, Legacy After Cancer Diagnosis
Adrian Wojnarowski -- “Woj” to NBA fans everywhere -- dropped one of the biggest scoops of his career this year, but this time, it...
Trail Blazers Still Looking To Solve Point Guard Puzzle
The 2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers are young, fun, and full of potential. With 95% of the roster under 27, they’ve got the kind of...
Pacers, Hornets Granted Disabled-Player Exceptions
The injury bug has bitten hard, and the league is responding. Both the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers have been granted disabled player exceptions...
Jazz At The Crossroads: Youth Movement, Trade Rumors Dominate Utah’s Season
Let’s be real -- Utah’s plunge in the West didn’t just happen overnight. This has been brewing since the Jazz hit the reset button...
Kings Coach Mike Brown Challenges De’Aaron Fox: Find That Fire Without The Drama
If there’s one lesson that we now know about the Kings, it’s this: don’t poke the Fox.
The Rockets -- and specifically Dillon Brooks --...
Bulls Notes: Patrick Williams, Josh Giddey, Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball
The Chicago Bulls are treading water without Patrick Williams, and it sounds like they’ll be doing so for at least a few more games.
Williams,...
The Hidden Grind: Behind the Scenes of an NBA Gameday
Lights dim, the ball soars, and for 48 minutes, it’s non-stop NBA competition.
But let’s be real -- what you see on the court is...
