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.
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Pelicans, CJ McCollum, Grizzlies
Warriors
The Warriors are in a bit of a bind here, no question about it. Missing Stephen Curry for a third straight game is a...
Nuggets Suddenly Must Find Way To Be Something More Than Just All Nikola Jokic, All The Time
Denver's start has been, well, a bit of a reality check. Two wins in four NBA games might not sound the alarm, but the...
Hoops Wire Live: Cavaliers Cookin’ Early In Kenny Atkinson Era, With Guest Kenny Roda
The Cleveland Cavaliers? Undefeated? Oh, you'd better believe it. At least, they are/were through five games.
There's so much to talk about with this team...
Bucks Looking For Answers, And Maybe Some Perimeter Defense, Amid 1-4 Start
The Bucks didn’t expect to be staring down a 1-4 record, yet here they are. For a team built to win now, it’s hard...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers vs. Magic
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home date with the Orlando Magic on Friday ...
1. The Cavs are catching a bit of...
Full Court: Talkin’ Cavs’ Scorching Start With Booby Gibson, Rafa Hernandez-Brito
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers are 5-0 entering Friday's home game against the Orlando Magic and we have a weekly show to talk about them....
After Worst Defeat Ever vs. Cavs, LeBron James Says Lakers Must Find Way To Get Back On Track
The Lakers' 134-110 road loss to the Cavaliers wasn't just any old defeat. It was the worst loss LeBron James has ever suffered against...
Lakers Declining Third-Year Option On Jalen Hood-Schifino
The Lakers' decision to decline Jalen Hood-Schifino’s third-year option is a strong signal about their outlook on the young guard's potential. For a first-round...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Taking Part In 5-on-5 As He Readies For Season Debut
The 76ers are taking a meticulous approach with Joel Embiid this season, setting their sights on one thing: a healthy, dominant Embiid come NBA...
LeBron James On Potentially Playing With Son Bryce Next: That’d Be Pretty Cool
Whether by himself or with his son, Lakers star LeBron James made it clear he enjoys coming back to Cleveland and visiting the NBA...
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. Well, that was easy. Definitely...
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 key players) and come out...
Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers vs. Lakers
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. ...
1. The Cavs are coming off a...
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 the best starting fives in...
