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.
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Kings
Thunder
The Thunder got their first home win in the NBA playoffs since 2019, and it came by the hair of their chinny chin chin.
No...
West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Mavs, Warriors
Clippers
Star guard James Harden has spent the majority of the year working on the pick-and-roll game with center Ivica Zubac. And man, it sure...
East Notes: Bucks, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Bulls
Bucks
No one was really sure what to expect from the Bucks without injured forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 1 of their matchup with the...
East Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Heat, Hawks
Celtics
Jayson Tatum said he wasn't surprised that the Heat closed the Cetlics' 34-point lead to 14. Eventually, Boston closed it out to take Game...
Cavs Dribbles: Game 2 Likely To Be Even More Telling
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' Game 2 matchup vs. the visiting Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs....
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey Questionable vs. Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey has been downgraded to questionable vs. the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff...
Could Warriors Again Try To Land LeBron James, Paul George This Summer?
We heard the rumors at the NBA trade deadline -- the Golden State Warriors debated making a run at Los Angeles Lakers super-duper star...
NBA Playoffs: Cavs Ready For More Physical Play vs. Magic
The Cavaliers did more than just bring the energy in their Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic. They responded well to the Magic's...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Lakers, LeBron James
Nuggets
Coach Michael Malone told reporters he wasn't too concerned when the Nuggets fell behind vs. the Lakers in Game 1 of their Western Conference...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Capitalize On ‘Desperate’ Feeling
Not many people are giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a chance in the NBA playoffs. Or even to get out of the first round.
But the...
Dribbles: Cavs Lead Coast To Coast, Get Physical, Claim Game 1
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 97-83 home win over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Saturday. ...
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Hawks Need Do-Over, But That Doesn’t Mean Trading Trae Young, Dejounte Murray
Something needs to change with the Atlanta Hawks. They're one NBA club that's indicated they already know that.
But things can continue as is. Three...
ESPN Mics Go Out For Start Of Cavs-Magic Playoff Game
What a way to begin the NBA playoffs.
For the first two minutes of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Orlando Magic game, we saw a couple of 3-pointers...
Previewing the Playoffs With Cavs Legend Mark Price
I joined Cavaliers legend Mark Price on his Mark Price For 3 podcast to talk NBA playoffs — not just Cleveland.
We also discussed some...
