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 Have Risen To Match Best Start, Mostly Via Some Serious Nail-Biters
The Phoenix Suns are making a habit of these nail-biting finishes, and while it’s giving fans plenty of stress, it’s also delivering victories.
Wednesday night’s...
Lakers Assigning Bronny James To G League For South Bay Home Games
As expected, the Lakers have assigned rookie guard Bronny James to their G Leaguer affiliate, as relayed by Shams Charania of ESPN.
This was always...
Sixers Dealt Another Blow As Tyrese Maxey To Miss Multiple Weeks
For the Philadelphia 76ers, the hits just keep coming. Tyrese Maxey, who’s been the heart and soul of their offense during Joel Embiid’s absence,...
Sixers’ Paul George On Boos From Clippers Fans: ‘I Didn’t Get It’
Paul George's homecoming to face the Clippers at their new Intuit Dome had all the drama you'd expect. The Sixers forward, now wearing Philadelphia's...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant After Win Over Lakers: ‘I Don’t Like Them’
Ja Morant doesn’t forget. When the Lakers knocked his Grizzlies out of the 2023 playoffs, it left a mark.
And standing on the sideline last...
Dribbles: For The Ninth Straight Time, Yes, Cavs Win, And They Indeed Celebrated After
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 131-122 road win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. ...
1. Ladies and gentlemen, you just witnessed Cleveland Cavaliers history. For...
Latest on Joel Embiid
The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid at least for the next three games, and as relayed by Marc Stein of The Stein Line,...
NBA Transactions: Johnny Furphy, Baylor Scheierman, Knicks
November 5
The Pacers assigned Johnny Furphy to the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League.
The Hawks assigned Mouhamed Gueye to the College...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Visit Wounded Pelicans With 9-0 In Sight
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Pelicans on Wednesday (8 p.m. EST tipoff) ...
1. Can 8-0 get even better? Sure...
Doc Rivers: Bucks Will Make The Playoffs. ‘I’m Not Worried About That’
The Bucks are 1-6 entering Wednesday night and while they've had a few really close games (including two against the Cavaliers), they look like...
Cavs Podcast: Breaking Down What’s Going Well In Undefeated Early Season
As you know, the Cavaliers are 8-0. But how did they get here?
Well, if you've watched, you may already have it figured out. Just...
Spurs Focused On Continuity, System As Gregg Popovich To Remain Out Indefinitely
The Spurs are stepping into unfamiliar territory with head coach Gregg Popovich sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue he suffered on Saturday.
It’s a...
Pistons Showing Serious Signs Of Turning Corner Under New Coach JB Bickerstaff
Don't look now, but the Pistons aren't terrible. In fact, some may even tell you they're a team on the rise.
At least, they are...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Suspended Three Games For Shoving Reporter
The end may be near. Or more accurately for Joel Embiid and the 76ers, the beginning may be here. And by that, we mean...
