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.
Suns’ Kevin Durant expected to miss at least a week with ankle sprain
It's a critical time for the Suns and a terrible time to be without Kevin Durant. But it appears that will be the case,...
Offseason trade proposal sends Deni Avdija to Knicks, Mikal Bridges to Blazers
As the Knicks prepare for the NBA playoffs, they are likely to face a stark reality: their defense-first roster, while formidable, might lack the...
Could Spurs turn to Taylor Jenkins if Gregg Popovich doesn’t return?
The future of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is unknown after he suffered a stroke earlier in the season. The future of Taylor Jenkins is...
Rockets control playoff destiny, in driver’s seat for West’s No. 2 seed
No one nationally seems to be talking about the Houston Rockets. But perhaps that NBA conversation will soon change.
The Rockets are, after all, in...
Jazz considered the team that could use top pick and Cooper Flagg the most
There will be plenty of candidates to win the NBA Draft lottery and the rights to Duke star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1...
Pacers, Pistons, Bucks likely to fight to finish for East’s No. 4 seed
It appears to be a three-team race in the Eastern Conference. It's just that the race seems to be between the Pacers, Bucks, and...
Grizzlies now viewed as team with most on line in NBA postseason
After the stunning dismissal of coach Taylor Jenkins, the Grizzlies have the most on the line in the NBA playoffs, wrote Brian Windhorst of...
Timberwolves credit melee for sparking rout of Pistons: ‘It gave us a boost of energy’
What began as a sluggish start for the Timberwolves against the visiting Pistons quickly erupted into chaos less than four minutes into the second...
Jazz, Hornets set for battle for the bottom; tickets available for as low as $1
In an NBA game that no one wants to win, the Utah Jazz visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
This is what's known...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: 60 wins was never the goal but it sure is nice
CLEVELAND -- For the third time, yes, the Cavaliers have won 60 games in a season.
That's not the end game here, of course. But...
Knicks rally by Blazers to clinch playoff spot, as Jalen Brunson resumes court work
The New York Knicks continued to stay afloat without their star point guard Jalen Brunson, thanks to strong performances from OG Anunoby and Mikal...
Dribbles: Cavs resemble themselves again in topping Clippers, hitting win No. 60
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 127-122 home over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. ...
1. The Cavaliers needed a game like...
Knicks legend Walt Frazier turns 80: ‘I still try to work out three, four days a week’
Walt Frazier turned 80 years old on Sunday, but it's safe to say he doesn't look a day over 65. Some might tell you...
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey admits ‘it’s been an up-and-down’ kind of season
It's been a couple of days of drama for the Memphis Grizzlies, not ideal for this time of the season. You know, with there...
