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.
Wizards Rumors: Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon
The Washington Wizards are still smack in the middle of their “deconstruction phase” -- GM Will Dawkins’ words, not ours -- and that means...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Named East Coach Of Month, Credits Roster
CLEVELAND -- Kenny Atkinson, take a bow. The Cavaliers’ new head coach just got his first hardware of the season, named NBA Eastern Conference...
Pelicans Waiving Elfrid Payton, Making Homecoming Short But Sweet
The Pelicans are waiving veteran guard Elfrid Payton, per Shams Charania of ESPN, and it feels like the end of a short-but-sweet homecoming story...
Top Remaining NBA Free Agents: Veterans and Young Talent Still Seeking New Homes
Here’s a look at the top remaining available NBA free agents, each with their own potential to contribute in the right situation (age in...
Lakers Rethinking LeBron James’ 82-Game Ambition As Slump Deepens
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a critical juncture just over a quarter into the season, and LeBron James is caught in the middle...
LeBron James? On The Decline? Reality Might Be Setting In As Lakers’ Concerns Grow
LeBron James is in the middle of one of the worst shooting slumps of his career, and it's starting to feel like we're seeing...
Cavs Soaring, Yes, But Luxury Tax And Trade Considerations Do Exist
The Cavaliers are rolling, showing that stability can indeed pay off in the NBA. Offseason extensions for Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Aim To Roll Again vs. Woeful Wizards
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. ...
1. This is an NBA Cup game, but...
Pistons Show Promise, But Trade Deadline Decisions Could Shape Future
The Detroit Pistons, under new leadership from Trajan Langdon and head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, are starting to resemble a team with a clear direction....
Lakers Continue ‘Uneven’ Ways In Blowout Loss To Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a defensive clinic, shutting down the Los Angeles Lakers in a commanding 109-80 win on Monday night.
This wasn’t just a...
Hawks Down Pelicans For Fourth Straight Win, As Trae Young Keeps Offense Flowing
Trae Young didn’t have his best shooting night, but his 12 points and 15 assists led the Hawks to a 124-112 win over the...
Sixers Adding Pete Nance On Two-Way Deal, Look To Bolster Frontcourt
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-way contract with forward Pete Nance, per a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps.
Nance, the younger brother of...
Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent
The Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to the trade rumor mill, and as the new season unfolds, the usual suspects are back in...
Bulls Rumors: Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball
The Chicago Bulls are hitting the reset button, but they’re not rushing the process.
With DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso departing this offseason, the Bulls...
