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.
Lakers Continue ‘Uneven’ Ways In Blowout Loss To Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a defensive clinic, shutting down the Los Angeles Lakers in a commanding 109-80 win on Monday night.
This wasn’t just a...
Hawks Down Pelicans For Fourth Straight Win, As Trae Young Keeps Offense Flowing
Trae Young didn’t have his best shooting night, but his 12 points and 15 assists led the Hawks to a 124-112 win over the...
Sixers Adding Pete Nance On Two-Way Deal, Look To Bolster Frontcourt
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-way contract with forward Pete Nance, per a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps.
Nance, the younger brother of...
Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent
The Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to the trade rumor mill, and as the new season unfolds, the usual suspects are back in...
Bulls Rumors: Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball
The Chicago Bulls are hitting the reset button, but they’re not rushing the process.
With DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso departing this offseason, the Bulls...
Hornets Rumors: Nick Richards, Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic
The Charlotte Hornets are at a crossroads, blending a youth-focused rebuild with the potential to leverage veteran talent for future assets.
Head of basketball operations...
Nets Rumors: Cam Thomas, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dennis Schroder, Cam Johnson
The Brooklyn Nets might have signaled a rebuild, but their on-court product tells a different story.
Despite moving Mikal Bridges and reacquiring their own 2025...
Hawks Rumors: Trae Young, Clint Capela, Larry Nance Jr.
The Atlanta Hawks find themselves walking a precarious tightrope in the NBA's unforgiving middle ground — too good to tank, not good enough to...
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell Surge Just Latest Example Of Teamwide Tenacity
CLEVELAND -- Donovan Mitchell turned up the heat when it mattered most, dropping 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to power...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell After Late-Game Magic Act Tops Celtics: ‘This Is Growth’
CLEVELAND -- For a while there, it looked bleak. The Cavaliers found themselves staring at the edge of another ugly loss on Sunday night,...
Rockets’ Statement Win Over Thunder Shows They’re No Fluke
The Houston Rockets aren't just talking the talk anymore; they're walking it -- and in clutch fashion.
In a Western Conference showdown against the Oklahoma...
Dribbles: Cavs Drive To Gritty Win Over Celtics, With Donovan Mitchell Firmly Behind Wheel
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 115-111 thriller of a home win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
1. This is why it's so...
Bulls Continue To Be Viewed As Major Sellers Before Trade Deadline
When it comes to potential sellers as the NBA trade season heats up, the Chicago Bulls are front and center.
This isn’t just speculation --...
Jazz Reportedly Have Trade Decisions To Make With Rising John Collins
John Collins may not be the loudest name in the room, but his game is suddenly making plenty of noise with the Utah Jazz.
After...
