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’ Darius Garland Rising To New Level Through First 11 Games: ‘He’s Got Everything’
Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is a new man. Through 11 games, you could make the case that he's been better this season than...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Aiming To Make It 12 Straight With Road Game vs. Bulls
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Chicago Bulls on Monday (8 p.m. tipoff). ...
1. Who's having more fun than the...
Dribbles: Cavs Have Imperfect Night, Remain Perfect Anyway With Comeback Win Over Nets
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' rally of a 105-100 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. ...
1. That was close. Maybe...
Lakers Eyeing Jonas Valanciunas, Brook Lopez?
The Lakers’ front office isn’t content with mediocrity. That much has been evident as whispers about potential trade moves have gained traction just nine...
Suns’ Kevin Durant Expected To Miss At Least Two Weeks With Calf Injury
Kevin Durant’s injury couldn’t come at a more challenging time for the Suns. The 36-year-old superstar, who’s been playing at an MVP level through...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Blasts Bucks’ Effort: ‘Are We OK With Not Competing? I Don’t Know’
The Bucks are staring at the kind of early-season struggles that ignite the rumor mill, and Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t having it.
After a 116-94 drubbing...
NBA Media Not In Great Space When It Comes To Storytelling, Brian Windhorst Says
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst has been covering the NBA for a long time and covering it very well. So when he has something to...
Pregame Dribbles: Another Night, Another Game, As Unbeaten Cavs Face Kenny Atkinson’s Former Team
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday (7:30 p.m. EST). ...
1. There's no rest in...
Dribbles: Cavs Huff And Puff And Blow Warriors’ House Down, Cruising To 10th Win In 10 Tries
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 136-117 shellacking of the visiting Golden State Warriors on Friday. ...
1. Well, that was easy.
2. In case...
Sixers Newcomer Paul George Already Being Forced To Shoulder Load: ‘I’ll Be Better’
It’s early days in Philadelphia, but Paul George’s return is already under the microscope, and for good reason. The 76ers, who are struggling to...
Lakers Star Anthony Davis’ Injury Concerns Rearing Head Again
Anthony Davis' durability has been a talking point for years, and it’s resurfacing now with this latest foot issue. As noted by Shams Charania...
Bucks Already Exploring Trade Options
We have our first trade rumor and we're barely two weeks in the season. Only that trade rumors doesn't involve a player -- it...
Pregame Dribbles: Suddenly, Cavs vs. Warriors Has That Big-Time Buzz Again
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Golden State Warriors. ...
1. The Cavs have been the best team in...
Full Court Cleveland: Talkin’ Cavaliers, That 9-0 Start, What’s Ahead, And Entire NBA
CLEVELAND -- What do you know, the Cavaliers are 9-0. Actually, you highly likely know that much already.
But did you know we broke it...
