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.
Nuggets Credit Coaching Change for Game 7 Breakthrough
The Nuggets didn’t just survive the first round. They believe they advanced because of what happened before it.
After weeks of internal uncertainty and external...
Dribbles: Cavs Keeping The Faith After Game 1 Loss. ‘This is Nothing to Freak Out About’
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 121-112 home loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. ...
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Cavs Draw Blanks, Struggle to Defend Perimeter in Dropping Game 1 to Pacers
CLEVELAND -- It really was all about the first quarter.
The Pacers came out on fire, the Cavaliers did not. In fact, the Cavs never...
Report: Magic May Have Blazers’ Anfernee Simons on Radar
The Orlando Magic’s measured approach to the point guard position may be reaching a pivot point.
While the franchise has shown confidence in Jalen Suggs...
Another Early Exit, Another Offseason of ‘What Now?’ for Clippers
For all the talent, all the star power, and all the regular-season noise, the Los Angeles Clippers’ season ended the way it so often...
Hornets Still Betting on LaMelo Ball, But for How Long?
At some point, the Charlotte Hornets are going to have to take the next step in their rebuild.
They’ve been accumulating assets for the better...
Wizards Face Key Decision on Marcus Smart’s Future
The Wizards made one of the quieter but more intriguing moves of the trade deadline when they acquired veteran guard Marcus Smart, and now...
Expert Predictions: Who They’re Picking In Cavs-Pacers Series
CLEVELAND -- It won't be nearly as easy as the first round. At least, I don't see the Cavaliers beating the Pacers by 37...
Cavs Built To Win Series vs. Pacers, And Highly Likely Will
CLEVELAND -- In many ways, the Pacers remind me very much of the Cavaliers.
Well-coached. Dynamite offensively. Incredibly talented point guard in Tyrese Haliburton,...
Since Jan. 1, Cavs are 35-14; Pacers 34-14
The Cavaliers and Pacers are more than second-round playoff opponents. They're two of the top teams in the entire NBA since the start of...
Rockets Say They’ve Only Lost to Themselves — Now They Get One Last Shot
If you ask Alperen Sengun, the Warriors haven’t truly beaten the Rockets once this series.
“We beat ourselves,” the Houston center bluntly told reporters ahead...
Cavs-Pacers Halftime Dribbles …
CLEVELAND -- Halftime dribbles from Game 1 of the Cavaliers vs. Pacers on Sunday at Rocket Arena. ...
1. As suspected, it's been a challenge...
Cavs Meet Chaos: Pacers Bring the Five-Out Frenzy
Sometimes, the best playoff matchups are the ones that sneak up on you -- and this one has a little bit of everything: history,...
Danny Ferry, Monte McNair, Calvin Booth Among Those Linked to Hawks’ Top Exec Vacancy
The Hawks are casting a wide net in their search for a new president of basketball operations -- and that net apparently includes a...
