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.
76ers’ Playoff Hopes On Life Support As Disastrous Start Rolls On
The Philadelphia 76ers were supposed to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this season. But after an offseason that had...
How a Simple Lunch Between Donovan Mitchell and Kenny Atkinson Sparked the Cavaliers’ Championship Chase
The Cleveland Cavaliers may have stumbled onto something truly special, and it all started with a plate of food and a conversation -- no...
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray On Boos: What Would You Do If You Were Fan Paying Your Money?
Dejounte Murray’s long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup was anything but celebratory. Instead, it became a Thanksgiving Eve nightmare as the Pelicans...
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Sounds Off Amid Losing Streak: ‘We Soft’
Anthony Edwards has never been one to mince words, and he certainly didn’t hold back after the Minnesota Timberwolves dropped their fourth straight game...
Lakers Quickly Benefit From JJ Redick’s Decision To Make Lineup Change
The Lakers and first-year coach JJ Redick have shown an impressive knack for hitting the right notes when adversity strikes, and Wednesday night was...
Hawks Still Too Inconsistent, But Flashes Of Brilliance Can Sure Shine Bright
The Atlanta Hawks are the definition of inconsistency right now, and that could ultimately define their season.
They’ve shown they can hang with the big...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Aim To Bounce Back From ‘Stinker’ In Rematch With Hawks
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday (2:30 p.m. EST tipoff). ...
1. The Cavs have some revenge...
Warriors Have Lost Three Straight And Draymond Green Accepts Part Of Blame
The Golden State Warriors dropped a tough 105-101 decision to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, a loss that stings more than most....
Dribbles: Cavs Serve Up Ice-Cold Turkey, Stunned By Hawks In First Home Loss
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 135-124 stunner of a home loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. ...
1. Some nights you just...
Lakers Reportedly Dangling D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino In ‘Active’ Trade Talks
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again front and center in early trade discussions, and that's no surprise. This is a franchise that never...
Wizards’ Growing Pains Seem To Know No Bounds, But Reasons For Hope Do Exist
In Washington, the idea of a rebuild was always on the horizon, but the early optimism seemed real. After the Wizards pulled off back-to-back wins...
Bucks’ Surge Comes With Sudden Rise at Defensive End
After a rocky 2-8 start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks have begun to find their footing, winning six of their past seven games...
TNT Parent Company Slammed with Lawsuit Over NBA Rights Fallout and $11.2B in Losses
Warner Bros. Discovery is finding itself in the kind of mess you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy -- unless, of course, you’re one...
Nets Hit Hard by Injuries: Cam Thomas Out 3 Weeks, Frontcourt Depth Tested
The Brooklyn Nets, already navigating a season with ups and downs, are bracing for a tough stretch without their top scorer. Cam Thomas, who’s...
