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.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr calls Kristaps Porzingis’ absence ‘definitely concerning’
The Warriors built their frontcourt with Kristaps Porzingis in mind. They’re still waiting to see when he can join it.
Porzingis remains sidelined indefinitely with...
EuroLeague clubs reject NBA merger offer, leave door open for new proposal
The NBA’s push into Europe has hit some resistance. But the conversation isn’t over.
EuroLeague’s shareholder clubs rejected the NBA’s current proposal to combine into...
Sixers’ injuries pile up as Nick Nurse considers LeBron James at center
The Sixers have plenty of star power. Finding enough healthy bodies behind those stars is becoming a project.
With Ariel Hukporti expected to miss the...
Athlon’s NBA Preview takes me back to my dad, my childhood and where it all began
My dad died almost 30 years ago, long before he got to see where this whole basketball-writing thing would take me.
But every year around...
Blazers’ Tom Dundon addresses arena future, tells fans he wants title in Portland
Blazers’ Tom Dundon tells fans his goal is to ‘bring a championship to Portland’
Tom Dundon has heard plenty of questions about his intentions for...
Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’
Max Strus doesn’t need the ball to keep a defense occupied. That’s a big part of what the Clippers will be missing while he...
LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice
LeBron James and Joel Embiid have barely begun their first season as Sixers teammates, and already there’s a story about one getting on the...
Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation
The Sixers have Joel Embiid. They also know they’ll need someone to play center when he’s unavailable. That’s why Ariel Hukporti’s injury hurts.
Hukporti tore...
Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing
The Trail Blazers are still looking for a television play-by-play announcer, and three familiar names are said to be in the mix.
Chris Miles, Kyle...
Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’
Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it.
Now comes the part...
Spurs giving Fox, Castle and Harper more time to figure it out together
The Spurs have three talented guards and plenty of questions about how to use them. Mitch Johnson’s approach is to put them on the...
Knicks’ title defense comes with a second-apron problem
The Knicks are finding out what happens when a championship roster gets expensive. Michael Zeno of Posting and Toasting raised an interesting point: The...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden
Jarrett Allen has given the Cavaliers plenty of dependable basketball. Could a full season with James Harden get even more out of him?
That’s the...
Wizards unlikely to offer Anthony Davis max extension, per report
Anthony Davis wants to be paid like a maximum-contract player on his next deal. The Wizards don’t appear inclined to do it.
Washington is unlikely...
Ralph Sampson’s advice for Victor Wembanyama: ‘Stay healthy’
Ralph Sampson sees enormous potential in Victor Wembanyama. He also knows how quickly a career can change.
“Stay healthy,” the former No. 1 overall pick...
Bucks sign Johni Broome, waive John Butler Jr.
Johni Broome has another chance to turn his G League production into an NBA role.
The Bucks announced Tuesday that they signed the second-year forward...
Charles Barkley says he’d pick Jalen Rose as his ‘Inside the NBA’ successor
Charles Barkley has a replacement in mind if he really does leave Inside the NBA. It’s Jalen Rose.
Barkley was asked on Westwood One Sports’...
Victor Wembanyama reportedly passing on U.S. interviews, except for ‘60 Minutes’
Victor Wembanyama may be keeping his U.S. interviews to a minimum. There is, however, one outlet he’s willing to talk to: 60 Minutes.
“He’s locked...
EuroLeague clubs reject ‘unacceptable’ NBA proposal but keep talks alive
The NBA’s first offer to EuroLeague has been turned down. The conversation, however, isn’t over.
EuroLeague’s club owners rejected the proposal during a meeting in...
Lakers’ JJ Redick encouraged by defense: ‘That disruption … carried over’
The Lakers spent time in practice working on making life difficult for opposing offenses. JJ Redick liked seeing some evidence of it against somebody...
