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.
NBA Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Lakers, Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin
Suns
The Suns are facing a tough reality as their season continues to unravel. Sitting 11th in the Western Conference with a roster that includes...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Marcus Smart, Warriors, Richard Jefferson
Wizards
The Wizards held an opponent under 100 points for the first time this season in a win over Brooklyn on Monday. It’s likely no...
Sixers’ Nick Nurse On If Team Gave Up In Ugly Loss To Bulls: ‘I Don’t Know If They Started’
The season can’t end soon enough for the Philadelphia 76ers.
A year plagued by injuries reached a new low Monday night, as the Sixers were...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Sets Career High In Win Over Pacers, As ‘An Assist Makes Two People Happy’
Nikola Jokic was in a sharing mood Monday night, and his Nuggets teammates were more than happy to receive.
The NBA MVP candidate set a...
Bulls’ Billy Donovan Talks Tanking After Rout Of Sixers: ‘We Have A Responsibility To Do Our Best’
Bulls coach Billy Donovan clearly understands why some fans wanted Chicago to lose to the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night....
Rival Scout On Cavs’ Postseason Chances: ‘I Think They Can Beat Anybody’
At the moment, the Cavaliers hold a six-game lead over the reigning champion Boston Celtics for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Is...
Mavs Viewed As Most Likely To Fall Out Of West Play-In Race
With Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s season ending prematurely, the Western Conference playoff picture has suddenly turned into a mad dash. Right now, there are...
How Well Could Lakers Finish With Luka Doncic? Rival Execs Weigh In
Before Luka Doncic dropped 32 points in the Lakers' win over the Nuggets on Saturday, his return to Los Angeles after a six-week calf...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Made Push To Land Javonte Green
When the buyout opportunity for Javonte Green surfaced in New Orleans, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson made it a priority to reach out to the...
Dribbles: Cavs Show Fight To Outduel Grizzlies, Clinch Playoff Berth
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 129-123 home win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday ...
1. This one had a playoff feel, only with a...
Cavs Newcomer Javonte Green: ‘It’s A Blessing I Can Be Here And Be A Part Of It’
When the Cavaliers are cooking, they're already tough to beat. Now, they may have made it just tougher.
At the very least, newcomer Javonte Green...
Cavs Officially Sign Javonte Green: ‘He’ll Go Against 7-footers, No Problem’
As expected, the Cavaliers have officially announced the signing of guard/forward Javonte Green, adding another veteran wing to their depth chart.
Of course, if you...
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich Not Expected To Return This Season, Future Uncertain
Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future remains uncertain as he continues to...
Heat Newcomer Andrew Wiggins Showing Signs Of Rise: ‘We Love Having Him Here’
In Friday’s win over Toronto, Heat newcomer Andrew Wiggins demonstrated his ability to carry Jimmy Butler's scoring load, taking control late in the game...
