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.
Kings Nearing Deal With Jae Crowder
The Sacramento Kings, sitting at 8-10 and dealing with a slew of injuries, are nearing a deal with veteran forward Jae Crowder, according to...
Suns Hammer Lakers With Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal Back In Fold
The Phoenix Suns needed a jolt, and they got it in a big way. With both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal finally healthy, the...
Bucks’ Rise Continues, Climbing to .500 After Giannis-Less Win Over Heat
The Bucks showed their resilience on Tuesday night, gutting out a 106-103 road win over the Heat despite missing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Lookin’ To Keep On Cookin’, With Hawks Waiting In Wings
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home date with the Atlanta Hawks on Thanksgiving eve (7 p.m. EST). ...
1. Busy, busy day...
Charles Barkley Rips Lakers’ Handling Of Bronny James: ‘It’s Just Bad’
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the season with a solid 10-6 record, but the story gaining traction isn’t always about the team’s success...
Lakers Seemingly As Hard To Figure Out As Ever
Six straight wins. Anthony Davis playing like an MVP. LeBron James defying age yet again. The Lakers are 10–6, and on paper, that looks...
Cavs vs. Hawks Classic Tale of Two Teams on Different Trajectories
The Cavaliers and Hawks are on different trajectories as they prepare to meet in Cleveland. The Cavs are rolling, having won nine of their...
Timberwolves Show Fight but Face Familiar Challenges as Chemistry Takes Center Stage
The Minnesota Timberwolves, sitting at 8-8 and searching for consistency, may have taken a small step forward during Sunday’s 107-105 loss to the Boston...
Nuggets Show They Still Have More Questions Than Answers After Blowout Loss To Knicks
Here’s the thing about the Denver Nuggets: Some nights, they look like the defending champions, a team ready to roll through the Western Conference....
Pistons’ Young Core Makes Another Emphatic Statement In Buzzer-Beating Win Over Raptors
In a thriller at Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Pistons showcased grit and poise when it mattered most. With the game tied at 100,...
Bulls Still Actively Exploring Trades For Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic
Executive VP Arturas Karnisovas finds himself at a pivotal juncture as the Bulls hover in no-man’s land. At 7-11 and sitting near the bottom...
Bucks Starting To Pull It Together Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard
The Milwaukee Bucks are starting to look like the team we all expected when Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo first joined forces.
Winners of four...
Suns’ Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal On Track To Return vs. Lakers
The Phoenix Suns are set to receive a major boost, with both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal expected to return to the lineup Tuesday...
Magic Exec Jeff Weltman Living Up To Reputation, Shaping Another Winner
Jeff Weltman has quietly built one of the most impressive résumés among NBA executives, guiding multiple franchises to success and now steering the Orlando...
