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.
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard ‘Very Close’ To Returns
Somehow, someway, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series to stay alive.
And the Bucks didn't even...
Dribbles: Cavs Scrap, Fight, Swat, And Now, It’s One More Win To Round Two
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' thriller of a 104-103 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff...
Timberwolves’ Tim Connelly Among Possible Candidates For Pistons’ President Vacancy
The Minnesota Timberwolves were the first team to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs, and yet reports suggest their head of...
NBC Sports on Verge of Stealing NBA Broadcast Rights From TNT?
Everyone of a certain age remembers the NBC theme song used to introduce NBA games in the 1990s. Well, no word on if the...
Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch To Undergo Knee Surgery
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will undergo knee surgery for a torn patella tendon suffered in a sideline collision with point guard Mike Conley...
Report: Darvin Ham Unlikely To Be Brought Back As Lakers Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers are "highly unlikely" to retain Darvin Ham as coach after the team suffered its second straight playoff exit at the...
LeBron James On If He’s Played Final Game With Lakers: ‘I’m Not Going To Answer That’
LeBron James smiled, but it was the last question he took at his final Lakers postgame press conference of the season. And he didn't...
With Title-or-Bust Mentality, Lakers Face Another Offseason of Major Decisions
Time has run out for the 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers, and some will tell you it was just a matter of time.
But they fought...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Ruled Out For Game 5
CLEVELAND -- Center Jarrett Allen may be the Cavaliers' best player through their first four games of the NBA playoffs. We won't know if...
NBA Insider: LeBron James Likely To Opt Out Of Contract, Return To Lakers
LeBron James can opt out of his contract with the Lakers after the season, and that is exactly what most expect him to do....
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Doubtful For Game 5 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are unlikely to play in Tuesday's Game 5 at home against the Indiana Pacers, per Shams...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Pacers, Myles Turner
Thunder
Mark Daignaeult is your 2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year, but indicated he's not completely relaxed about winning the award.
"It’s a little uncomfortable because...
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Drawing High Praise: ‘He’s The Face Of The League’
Not surprisingly, Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards drew high praise from teammates and opponents alike after the Timberwolves swept the Suns in the first...
Suns Expected To Retain James Jones
While changes could be coming to the disappointing Phoenix Suns, it does not appear that president of basketball operations James Jones will be impacted.
Per...
