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.
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg on facing Jayson Tatum: ‘Someone I idolized growing up’
Cooper Flagg did not seem bothered that most of the attention Friday night went to Jayson Tatum.
If anything, the Dallas Mavericks rookie welcomed it.
Tatum...
Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic undergoes surgery for broken finger
The Boston Celtics will be without veteran center Nikola Vucevic for a while.
Vucevic underwent surgery Saturday morning to stabilize a fracture in the ring...
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, West seeding
Luka Doncic did not need much help Friday night.
The Lakers were missing several key pieces but still rolled past the Indiana Pacers, 128-117, thanks...
Gary Payton II wants to be involved if Seattle gets NBA expansion team
If the NBA ever brings a team back to Seattle, Gary Payton II says he would love to be part of it.
The Golden State Warriors...
Knicks on Jayson Tatum’s return: ‘You can’t be worrying about anyone else’
The New York Knicks know what the return of Jayson Tatum could mean in the Eastern Conference. They just are not losing sleep over...
Bodycam shows Suns’ Dillon Brooks blew 0.0 during DUI arrest
Body camera footage is shedding more light on the recent arrest of Dillon Brooks.
The Phoenix Suns forward was taken into custody early Friday morning...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen works out, still experiencing knee soreness
The Cavaliers are getting healthier, but Jarrett Allen remains the biggest question mark heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Boston Celtics.
Allen did not participate...
Cavs list Mitchell, Wade as probable; Allen, Strus out vs. Celtics
It's getting close, but the Cavaliers are not quite at full strength yet.
According to the official NBA injury report, Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Dean...
Jayson Tatum: ‘This is a huge step’ in Celtics return
Jayson Tatum did not wait long to remind everyone what the Boston Celtics had been missing.
Tatum returned Friday night after nearly 10 months away...
LeBron James says his retirement will be about celebration, ‘not of loss’
At some point, LeBron James will walk away from basketball. Just do not expect a farewell tour filled with sadness.
James, now in his 23rd...
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet: NBA gambling revenue not worth risk to players
Houston Rockets guard and NBPA president Fred VanVleet believes the NBA may be getting far more trouble than benefit from sports gambling.
And he says...
Bucks’ Doc Rivers pushes back on report he plans to retire
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says talk of his retirement is a little premature.
Rivers responded Friday to comments made earlier this week by ESPN's...
Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus return to practice as Cavs get healthier
The Cavaliers may finally be trending toward full strength.
Well, close to it.
Three injured Cavs returned to practice Friday as Donovan Mitchell (groin), Dean Wade...
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks thumb on dunk, out for season
The freshman season for Caleb Wilson is over.
The North Carolina forward broke his right thumb during a non-contact drill at Thursday’s practice and has...
