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.
Dribbles: Cavs have the edge now; can they finish the job?
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 125-120 home win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 on Wednesday.
1. These are the NBA playoffs,...
LeBron James on retirement: ‘My family deserves all my time’
LeBron James isn’t there yet. But when he gets there, he sounds ready.
Speaking with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James opened up about what retirement will...
LeBron James calls GOAT debate ‘tiring,’ reflects on Michael Jordan
LeBron James isn’t running from the conversation. He’s just tired of it.
Speaking with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James addressed the long-running debate between himself and Michael...
Report: Luka Doncic could miss Lakers’ potential second-round series
The Lakers may have to plan ahead without Luka Doncic.
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Doncic could miss a potential second-round series against the...
Lakers, Bulls among teams with possible interest in Nuggets RFA Peyton Watson
The Lakers and Bulls are among teams expected to have interest in Nuggets wing Peyton Watson this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The...
Steve Kerr, Warriors still weighing future after lengthy meeting
Clearly, the Golden State Warriors aren’t rushing this.
Coach Steve Kerr met Monday with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. for about two...
Pistons on brink, but remain confident: ‘It ain’t over, bro’
The Pistons are running out of room.
Down 3-1 to the Magic, they’re now one loss from joining a list no No. 1 seed wants...
NBA Rumors: Magic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks, Bulls
The Magic showed interest in Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, backing up what...
NBA execs question lottery ‘floor’ in new proposal
The NBA may have a new lottery system on the table.
That doesn’t mean everyone is sold on the details.
According to Chris Mannix of Sports...
Cavs’ James Harden: ‘We’re extremely confident’
It’s safe to say not everyone is pleased with how things have gone for the Cavaliers.
That probably includes the Cavaliers.
The series against the Raptors...
Cavs-Raptors Game 5 halftime dribbles
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from Game 5 of the Cavaliers-Raptors series on Wednesday. Toronto leads, 74-67.
1. Well, at least both teams are scoring a...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Hawks
76ers
Don’t look now, but the 76ers are still alive.
Joel Embiid went for 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 25 and 10, and Philly locked down...
Cavs vs. Raptors, Game 5: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So here we are. The Cavaliers had this series exactly where they wanted it. Two games, two wins, not much stress. It looked like...
Adam Silver on proposed lottery reform: ‘Losing should be uncomfortable’
Adam Silver didn’t introduce anything new. He just said it out loud.
“We should have a system where you should hate to lose,” Silver said...
