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.
Knicks Looking For Answers After Being Booed Off Court By Home Fans
The New York Knicks are in a rough patch after a promising stretch, losing four of their last five games, including three double-digit defeats.
Friday's...
Cade Cunningham Leads Pistons’ Resurgence, Embracing Pressure as Franchise Star
Pistons star Cade Cunningham is stepping up as the unquestioned leader in Detroit, guiding the team to a surprising turnaround after a rough start...
Trade Proposal Sends Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic To Warriors
After a strong 12-3 start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have found themselves at 19-18, clinging to an NBA playoff spot in...
Bulls Have Held Zach LaVine Trade Talks With Lakers, Nuggets; No Deal Close
The Chicago Bulls have been upfront about their efforts to trade Zach LaVine, with the veteran wing the subject of multiple trade talks again...
Magic Get Boost From Paolo Banchero Return: ‘He’s A Star For A Reason’
Paolo Banchero made an impressive return to the Orlando Magic lineup on Friday, scoring 34 points in a hard-fought loss to the Milwaukee Bucks...
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla: Empty Possessions Will Take A Toll On You
On Friday night, the Boston Celtics suffered a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings, falling 114-97 in a game that left head coach Joe...
Kings GM Monte McNair: ‘Our Goals Haven’t Changed’
Speaking to NBC Sports California’s Mark Jones on Friday, Kings general manager Monte McNair addressed the team’s surprising decision to part ways with head...
Latest on Heat’s Attempts to Trade Jimmy Butler
Multiple NBA reports this week have indicated that the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks have been advised to steer clear of pursuing a trade...
Hoops Wire Live: Cavs’ Latest Remarkable Stretch Looks A Lot Like The First One
What's cookin' right now? Yep, your Cleveland Cavaliers, that's what. Still. They're now on 12-game winning streak, after starting the year on a 15-game...
Suns’ Kevin Durant Makes It Clear He’s Keeping The Faith
On Friday, Kevin Durant spoke candidly about the Phoenix Suns' roster-building strategy under the leadership of new owner Mat Ishbia, who has made a...
NBA Postpones Hawks-Rockets Game Due To Severe Weather
The NBA has announced the postponement of Saturday afternoon’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks due to severe weather and hazardous...
NBA Postpones Lakers, Clippers Games As Result Of Wildfires
The NBA made the decision to postpone the Lakers and Clippers games that were scheduled for Saturday, a move that reflects the serious and...
Cavs-Thunder Matchup Draws 2.5 Million TV Viewers
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder. They're all the rage in the NBA these days.
So it's really no surprise that lots of...
Pistons Might Be Approaching Trade Deadline With Playoff Push In Mind
These aren't the same old Detroit Pistons. Today, they're an NBA team that deserves some respect.
The Pistons, long a team in transition, are quietly...
