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: Somehow, Someway, Cavs Do It Again, And Isn’t This Just Fun?
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' thriller of a 114-113 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. ...
1. Wow. Just wow.
2. I write and...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Fires Back At Those Who Suggest He Doesn’t Want To Play
Could 76ers center Joel Embiid be closing in on his season debut? Well, it sure sounds that way.
While Embiid and forward Paul George aren't...
Pelicans Turning To Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram More Than Ever
The Pelicans are facing some great challenges, particularly Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, as the injuries continue to pile up, wrote Will Guillory of...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers at Bucks
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday (8 p.m. EST tipoff). ...
1. This is sort of scary....
Dribbles: Cavs Fend Off Feisty Magic, Move To 6-And-Oh-So-Unified
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 120-109 home win over the Orlando Magic on Friday. ...
1. It wasn't always pretty. Far from it....
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Pelicans, CJ McCollum, Grizzlies
Warriors
The Warriors are in a bit of a bind here, no question about it. Missing Stephen Curry for a third straight game is a...
Nuggets Suddenly Must Find Way To Be Something More Than Just All Nikola Jokic, All The Time
Denver's start has been, well, a bit of a reality check. Two wins in four NBA games might not sound the alarm, but the...
Hoops Wire Live: Cavaliers Cookin’ Early In Kenny Atkinson Era, With Guest Kenny Roda
The Cleveland Cavaliers? Undefeated? Oh, you'd better believe it. At least, they are/were through five games.
There's so much to talk about with this team...
Bucks Looking For Answers, And Maybe Some Perimeter Defense, Amid 1-4 Start
The Bucks didn’t expect to be staring down a 1-4 record, yet here they are. For a team built to win now, it’s hard...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers vs. Magic
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home date with the Orlando Magic on Friday ...
1. The Cavs are catching a bit of...
Full Court: Talkin’ Cavs’ Scorching Start With Booby Gibson, Rafa Hernandez-Brito
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers are 5-0 entering Friday's home game against the Orlando Magic and we have a weekly show to talk about them....
After Worst Defeat Ever vs. Cavs, LeBron James Says Lakers Must Find Way To Get Back On Track
The Lakers' 134-110 road loss to the Cavaliers wasn't just any old defeat. It was the worst loss LeBron James has ever suffered against...
Lakers Declining Third-Year Option On Jalen Hood-Schifino
The Lakers' decision to decline Jalen Hood-Schifino’s third-year option is a strong signal about their outlook on the young guard's potential. For a first-round...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Taking Part In 5-on-5 As He Readies For Season Debut
The 76ers are taking a meticulous approach with Joel Embiid this season, setting their sights on one thing: a healthy, dominant Embiid come NBA...
