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.
Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies
The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything.
The Hawks and Raptors are tied...
Kendrick Perkins calls Cavs ‘soft,’ says Donovan Mitchell under most pressure in NBA
It wouldn't be a Cavaliers season without some detractors. That's just the way it goes around these parts.
So it's no surprise that ex-NBA center...
Former NBA guard Jeff Teague suggests draft lottery is fixed
Former NBA guard Jeff Teague is raising eyebrows with his latest comments, suggesting the league’s draft lottery may not be as random as advertised.
Speaking...
Heat showing cracks at worst time, fall to Raptors again
The Heat keep talking about urgency. About pride. About responding.
Problem is, none of it is showing up when the ball goes up.
Miami dropped a...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson comfortable with slower style: ‘We’re still efficient’
The Cavaliers may not be playing fast, but they are playing well. And that is just fine with coach Kenny Atkinson.
Cleveland showed exactly what...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid diagnosed with appendicitis, set for surgery
The 76ers will be without star center Joel Embiid for the foreseeable future after announcing that he has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will...
Financial advisor convicted of defrauding NBA players out of $5M
A financial advisor who built relationships with NBA players has now been convicted of betraying that trust in a major way.
According to the U.S....
NBA teams that play slower trending up, report shows
Every year, it’s the same message across the NBA: Teams want to play faster.
As Zach Kram of ESPN details, that idea has been everywhere...
Jason Kidd, Koby Altman among names linked to Mavericks’ GM search
The Mavericks are still in the early stages of their search for a new general manager, but the list of potential names continues to...
Blazers’ play-in fate comes down to Friday vs. Clippers
The Trail Blazers dropped a 112-101 decision to the Spurs on Wednesday, but the bigger picture hasn’t changed. Everything now comes down to Friday.
Deni...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Timberwolves
Clippers
The Clippers fell to the Thunder 128-110 on Wednesday, missing a chance to strengthen their position in the Western Conference play-in race.
Kawhi Leonard led...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Hawks
Thunder
Chet Holmgren delivered a dominant performance with 30 points and 14 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and 11 assists as the Thunder...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Magic, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic
Pistons
Cade Cunningham returned to action Wednesday after missing time with a collapsed lung and looked comfortable in limited minutes, finishing with 13 points, 10...
Lakers legend Michael Cooper named coach at Cal State LA
Hall of Famer Michael Cooper is headed back to the sidelines.
According to the City News Service via the Los Angeles Daily News, the longtime...
