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.
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...
Hornets To Interview Kings’ Jordi Fernandez, Other Assistants In Coaching Search
The Charlotte Hornets are set to interview four NBA assistant coaches in an effort to fill their coaching vacancy before next season, per Adrian...
Timberwolves Converting Luka Garza Deal To Standard Contract
The Minnesota Timberwolves are converting the two-way contract of center Luka Garza to a standard deal, per NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The...
West Notes: Rockets, Jalen Green, Lakers, LeBron James, Grizzlies
Rockets
Guard Jalen Green said the Rockets' primary goal is to make the NBA playoffs, but even if they fall short, they've taken some nice...
Dribbles: Cavs Set Early In Loss To Suns, Doomed By Listless First Half
Random NBA dribbles following the Cavaliers' 122-101 road loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. ...
1. The Cavs had one good stretch -- when...
