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.
Heat Just Latest To Experience Uneasiness That Comes With An Unhappy Jimmy Butler
The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler once again on Monday, marking the third suspension in a span of just over a month. This latest...
NBA Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Warriors
Heat
Jimmy Butler’s latest suspension by the Miami Heat marks his third of the season, and this time, it’s indefinite. With the NBA trade deadline...
Dribbles: Cavs Get The Message, Deliver Determined Defense To Down Detroit
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' gritty 110-91 home win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday. ...
1. Boy oh boy, did the Cavaliers...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Offers Updates On Dean Wade, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro
CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have suddenly found themselves dealing with the dreaded injury bug, a problem that’s striking just about every team in the...
Bulls Reportedly Entertaining Trade Talks For Nearly Everyone On Roster
As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Bulls are positioning themselves to make moves, but head of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas isn’t just...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Josh Okogie, Sixers, Warriors, Steph Curry
Hornets
Since Phoenix acquired Nick Richards from Charlotte earlier this month, the focus has largely been on the big man's impact in the desert. However,...
Isaiah Thomas Pursuing Comeback, Signing With Jazz G League Affiliate
Isaiah Thomas is taking another shot at an NBA comeback, but this time, he's going back to where it all started in the G...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Blazers, Sixers, Joel Embiid
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on another masterclass Sunday, leading the Thunder to a 118-108 road win over the Trail Blazers. The MVP favorite was his...
Kyle Kuzma Says He’s Done Trying To Fit In With The Wizards
Forward Kyle Kuzma says he's done fitting in with the Washington Wizards. No, really.
Kuzma made the comments after scoring 30 points in the Wizards'...
Sixers Inching Closer To Playoff Position, Lose Paul George To Pinkie Injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George exited Saturday's 109-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the second quarter after jamming his left pinkie, and did...
Celtics Insist Uneven Stretch No Reason For Concern: ‘Tide Will Turn’
The Celtics are grappling with inconsistency this season, but at least are admitting that their championship celebration and the emotional toll of last year’s...
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic Talks Trade Possibilities, Says He Has No Relationship With Coach
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic went from quality starter to benchwarmer and seems to have a pretty good idea that the team is looking to...
Dribbles: Cavs Out Of Sorts In Loss To Rockets, But Say Adversity Not Always A Bad Thing
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 135-131 home loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. ...
1. The Cavaliers are riding the struggle...
NBA Rumors: Cavs, Pacers, Heat, Jimmy Butler
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are signaling a willingness to pay the luxury tax, given their strong performance so far. That said, rival NBA executives remain skeptical...
