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.
Reports: Coach John Calipari Leaving Kentucky For Arkansas
In news that is sure to shake up the NCAA basketball landscape, University of Kentucky coach John Calipari is leaving the Wildcats after 15...
West Notes: Clippers, Paul George, Mavs, Kyrie Irving, Rockets
Clippers
Paul George led the Clippers from 26 down to beat the Cavaliers on Sunday in a game with NBA playoff implications, scoring 39 points...
Dribbles: Cavs’ Collapse vs. Clippers Epitome Of Teamwide Meltdown
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' gut-wrenching 120-118 road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action on Sunday ...
1. That one hurts. They...
Cavs’ JB Bickerstaff Says Donovan Mitchell Sitting Out Was ‘Mutual Decision’
Donovan Mitchell was an NBA All-Star again this season and he wants to play at an All-Star level. So if he needs a game off...
From 2-19 To The Playoffs, Fiery And Fun ’85 Cavs Took Fans On Wild Ride
In 1984-85, the Cleveland Cavaliers were headed straight for the NBA sewer.
Their head coach and best player were at odds. Their starting point guard...
Jalen Brunson: Fading Knicks Need To ‘Wake Up’
It's not been a great way for the New York Knicks to head toward the NBA playoffs.
More specifically, the Knicks have lost four of...
East Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Celtics, Bulls
Pacers
All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded 11 assists in the Pacers' win over the Thunder on Friday, breaking the single-season franchise mark of 712 set...
Hornets Rookie Brandon Miller Serving Late-Season Notice
It didn't take long for Charlotte Hornets rookie forward Brandon Miller to impress Magic coach Jamahl Mosley. Not even a full NBA season.
Miller hit...
Bronny James Thanks USC In Declaring For NBA Draft After ‘Up And Down’ Year
Most scouts seem to believe Bronny James isn't quite ready for the NBA, but there's no doubt he's the biggest name entering the 2024...
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey: ‘We’re In A March Madness Situation’
When the Philadelphia 76ers fought their way to a 109-105 win over the Miami Heat in a key NBA game on Wednesday, it felt...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid On Playoff Positioning: ‘Don’t Care Where We End Up’
The Philadelphia 76ers' dramatic road win over the Heat on Friday certainly goes a long way in helping them to avoid the NBA play-in...
Bronny James Declaring For NBA Draft; To Remain In Transfer Portal
USC freshman guard Bronny James intends to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, while remaining in the transfer portal, per Shams Charania of The...
Rockets All But Eliminated From Play-In After Falling Badly To Warriors
The Houston Rockets made a nice run toward the NBA play-in tournament, though it's all but over now.
Houstout was blasted by the visiting Golden...
Bulls Re-Sign Javonte Green; Waive Terry Taylor
The Chicago Bulls have re-signed guard Javonte Green for the remainder of the season, waiving guard Terry Taylor in the process, per the NBA...
