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.
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson To Coach In All-Star Game
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson has been an All-Star -- that much you already knew. But now, it's official.
Thanks to Boston's loss to the Lakers...
NBA Announces All-Star Starters, With New Format And $1.8 Million On Line
The NBA revealed its 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday, and as expected, the selections have sparked some discussion, with a few surprises and...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Brandon Ingram, Suns, Sixers
Pelicans
Did anyone expect this type of injury-plagued forgettable season for the poor Pelicans? Almost definitely not. Chalk it up to some dumb luck and...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Jordan Poole, Warriors, Bucks
Wizards
For the Wizards, there's nowhere to go but up. We think.
As it stands, they're on pace to set to come close to the...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls, Timberwolves
Hornets
The Hornets are trying to rebuild and rise, but the injury bug just keeps right on biting. The latest hit forward Brandon Miller, who...
Hornets’ Brandon Miller Out For Season After Wrist Surgery
Hornets forward Brandon Miller had a pretty dynamic rookie season. This year, he's been a pretty good sophomore, too.
But now that's come to...
NBA Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Lakers, Trail Blazers
Heat
It's not just the culture that's taken a hit with all the Jimmy Butler drama. The Heat have been paying the price on the...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Celtics, Kings, Doug Christie
Pacers
The Pacers entered this week's Paris Games vs. the Spurs on a high note, showing that last year's run to the East finals was...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Magic, Mavericks
Knicks
It's not surprising that the Knicks are still finding their way after two big offseason acquisitions, according to ESPN's Kevin Pelton.
By sacrificing depth in...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher, Nets
Spurs
The Spurs entered this week's Paris games vs. the Pacers in a little bit of a tailspin. But they have time to get it...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Thunder, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are among the NBA's most pleasant surprises, yet continue to fly under the radar. Nevertheless, they get an "A" grade at the...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Rockets, Clippers
Pistons
The Pistons have won four in a row on the road and look like a different team under coach J.B. Bickerstaff. So they get...
Cavs Receive High Marks Nationally For Banner Season At Halfway Point
It's safe to say it's been a banner season for the Cavaliers, and just after the midway point, they undoubtedly deserve high marks.
So, yes,...
Heat Confirm Jimmy Butler Suspension For ‘Insubordinate Conduct’
The Miami Heat have issued a statement regarding the latest suspension of star forward Jimmy Butler., this one for two games.
"We have suspended Jimmy...
