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’ ceiling remains high, but their floor still wobbles
The New York Knicks can be beautiful. They can also be baffling.
That’s the thrust of a sharp breakdown from Fred Katz of The Athletic,...
NBA history strongly favors teams that reach 40 wins before 20 losses
There are analytics models. There are betting markets. And then there’s Phil Jackson.
As Scott Phillips of The Athletic outlined, Jackson’s old “40 before 20”...
Cavs Notes: Jarrett Allen, Dennis Schroder, James Harden
Jarrett Allen didn’t just catch fire when James Harden arrived. The spark came earlier.
According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, coach Kenny Atkinson pulled...
Clippers newcomer Darius Garland getting close: ‘He’s looked really good’
The wait continues for Darius Garland. But it’s getting closer.
The new Clippers point guard participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Tuesday as he works his...
NBA Notes: Latest on Kings’ Murray; Mo Bamba lands with Jazz; Wizards promote Watkins
Kings
It has been that kind of season for Keegan Murray.
Murray, already limited to just 23 games after thumb surgery and multiple lower-leg issues, re-injured...
NBA Notes: Heat in no rush on Rozier; Magic cap crunch; Wizards contract details
Heat
The Heat are still expected to waive Terry Rozier before season’s end, but there’s no urgency to make that move now, according to Barry...
NBA Notes: Flagg out again; Grizzlies eye new identity; Plumlee embracing Spurs opportunity
Mavericks
Rookie Cooper Flagg will miss his fifth straight game Thursday with a midfoot sprain, per Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News. Even if...
NBA Notes: Sengun cooks, Spurs keep rolling, Raptors grind short-handed
Alperen Sengun did what stars are supposed to do against teams in free fall. Sengun posted a 26-point, 13-rebound, 11-assist triple-double as the Rockets...
Vanessa Bryant unveils Kobe Family Court at Hoag
Legacy usually lives in banners, statues, and highlight reels. This one lives in hallways.
Vanessa Bryant’s latest tribute to Kobe and Gianna isn’t about basketball...
Jarrett Allen continues roll, but short-handed Cavs fall a fraction short
The Cavaliers didn’t fold. They just ran out of gas.
Shorthanded and on the second night of a back-to-back, Cleveland had a chance to steal...
Iman Shumpert calls LeBron James the NBA’s version of ChatGPT
Iman Shumpert might’ve found the cleanest way yet to describe Lakers super-duper star LeBron James.
Speaking on the Club Shay Shay podcast, Shumpert said LeBron...
Jayson Tatum taking full-contact step as Celtics stay patient
The Celtics aren’t rushing Jayson Tatum back. But they are finally seeing him look like himself again.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Tatum has reached...
Cavs’ James Harden intends to play through thumb injury
Cavaliers guard James Harden intends to play the fracture to his right thumb, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
For the record, Harden is left-handed. For...
Pacers well-positioned for a return after reset season
The Pacers aren’t pretending this season is headed anywhere special. The focus shifted to what comes next a while ago.
Indiana sits at 15-43 with...
