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 Know Rebounding Must Improve vs. Heat, And Kenny Atkinson Isn’t Hiding From It
The Cavaliers got the win in Game 1. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news? They know they’ve still got some issues to clean...
Report: Trae Young Strongly Prefers To Remain With Hawks
For now, Trae Young isn’t looking for the exit ramp.
NBA insider Chris Haynes appeared on The Dan Patrick Show and said Atlanta's star guard...
Celtics’ Payton Pritchard Beats Out Cavs’ Ty Jerome, Others For NBA Sixth Man Of Year
The NBA handed the Sixth Man of the Year trophy to Celtics guard Payton Pritchard on Tuesday, and while no one’s saying he didn’t...
NBA Draft 2025: Updated Lottery Odds And Pick Protections
The full odds are locked in for the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, and the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets all share the...
NBA Rumors: Could Bucks Make Run At Hornets’ Mark Williams This Summer?
The Milwaukee Bucks may be at full strength now with Damian Lillard back in uniform, but their problems aren’t just about the present. They’re...
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Listed As Doubtful For Game 2 vs. Magic
The Boston Celtics may have to try and go up 2-0 without Jayson Tatum.
That's because Tatum is officially listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s Game...
Knicks Know They’ll Need More From Karl-Anthony Towns To Get Past Feisty Pistons
What to watch heading into Game 3 between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons? Well, we can probably start with Karl-Anthony Towns.
The Knicks'...
Bucks May Need To Brace For Another Summer Of Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Chatter
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is as dominant as ever -- and for some, that’s the problem.
No, it’s not about his game. Far from...
Nuggets’ David Adelman, Nikola Jokic Stand By Decision Not To Call Last Timeout In Loss To Clippers
You live with it. That’s what Nuggets interim coach David Adelman said. And that’s what the Nuggets will have to do after a 105-102...
NBA Draft Notes: RJ Felton, Kadin Shedrick, And Other PIT Standouts To Watch
If you’re looking for the gritty grinders who might sneak into the NBA through the side door, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is always a...
Bucks’ Damian Lillard Confirms He’ll Play In Game 2 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard is expected to return to action Tuesday night for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series against...
NBA Playoffs Suggest Slower Pace Could Mean Fewer Injuries And Better Basketball
One thing about these NBA playoff games — they’ve had the kind of pace fans actually enjoy. A little slower. More physical. More strategic....
NBA Rumors: What’s Next for Hawks After Firing GM? All Eyes on Trae Young
The Atlanta Hawks have officially entered a pivotal NBA offseason, and it didn’t take long for the drama to start.
Just days after their season...
Pistons Fend Off Knicks To End Longest Losing Streak In NBA Playoff History
Last season, the Detroit Pistons were the laughingstock of the NBA. This year, they're occasionally getting the last laugh.
It happened again Tuesday night in...
