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Sam Amico

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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Cavaliers, Caris LeVet, Darius Garland, Cavs, NBA, LeBron James, Lakers

Dribbles: Unbeaten Cavs Show LeBron, Lakers Who’s New King Of Cleveland Basketball

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 134-110 hammer job of the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. ... 1....
Willie Green, Pelicans, NBA

Fair Or Not, Pelicans’ Meltdown Doesn’t Bode Well For Coach Willie Green

You don't blow a 20-point lead and lose to a Warriors team without their star player (and two other...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Knicks, NBA

Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers vs. Lakers

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. ... 1. The...
Nuggets, NBA

Clearly, Nuggets Must Address Staggering Lack Of Depth

Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray. Michael Porter Jr. Aaron Gordon. The rising Christian Braun. The Nuggets undoubtedly have one of...
Nets, Jordi Fernandez, NBA

Nets’ Jordi Fernandez Comes Close, But Fails To Take Down Former Team In Nuggets

For Jordi Fernandez, Tuesday’s home game against the Nuggets was a poignant moment -- a chance to face the...
Nikola Jokic, NBA, Nuggets

Nikola Jokic Shows MVP Form As Nuggets Top Nets For Second OT Win In Two Nights

Can Nikola Jokic win another NBA MVP? The answer early this season is a resounding yes, it seems. That's because...
Lonzo Ball, Bulls, NBA

Bulls’ Lonzo Ball Sidelined Yet Again, This Time By Wrist Injury

Lonzo Ball just can’t catch a break. After two long years battling knee issues, Ball is back on the...
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, Mavs, Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

Mavs’ Victory Over Timberwolves Gave Off West Finals Vibes

The  Mavericks and Timberwolves brought playoff vibes to a regular-season showdown Tuesday night, with Dallas ultimately holding on for...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

Cavs’ Start Best Since LeBron James Was In Town, And Guess Who’s Paying A Visit?

For the Cavaliers, we can officially call it a roll to start the season. In fact, they haven't started...
Paolo Banchero, Magic, NBA

Magic’s Paolo Banchero On 50-Point Eruption: ‘Man, I’m Tired’

Paolo Banchero made a statement Monday night, and what an NBA statement it was. The second-year Magic power forward...
NBA, Charles Barkley, LeBron James

LeBron James Suffers Through Worst Shooting Night In 17 Years In Lakers’ Loss To Suns

The last time LeBron James shot so poorly, a lot of you probably didn't even know the NBA existed....
Cavaliers, Bill Fitch, NBA

Cavs’ Cherished And Sometimes Wild Run At Richfield Coliseum Began 50 Years Ago Today

It's been 30 years since the Cavaliers stopped playing at the Richfield Coliseum, but they had a pretty memorable...
Ron Holland II, Pistons, NBA

Pistons Rookie Ron Holland Expresses Belief In Himself, Team Turnaround

Pistons rookie forward Ron Holland II appears to have entered the NBA with the idea that things will get better...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, Knicks, NBA

Dribbles: Darius Garland, Cavs Show Belief And Resilience In Upending Knicks

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' impressive 110-104 road win over the New York Knicks on Monday. ... 1. Something just...

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