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.
Hornets’ Road Win Over Rockets Stunner Of All NBA Openers
Maybe the Hornets won't be so bad, after all. Or maybe the Rockets just had opening-night jitters. But hey, no one expected Charlotte to...
NBA Begins Investigation Into Sixers On Joel Embiid Injury Management
The NBA has begun an investigation into the 76ers regarding the participation of All-Star center Joel Embiid, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Sixers and...
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray Expected To Miss Extended Time With Hand Injury
Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray just started his run in New Orleans and now, it's being put on hold. That's because Murray suffered a fractured...
Dribbles: Cavs Rock, Roll And Wallop Raptors In Season-Opening Road Act
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 136-106 hammer job of a road win over the Toronto Raptors to open the season on Wednesday. ...
1. It's...
Pelicans Newcomer Dejounte Murray May Have Suffered Fractured Hand
New guard Dejounte Murray may have suffered a fractured left hand during the Pelicans' opening night victory over the Bulls, per NBA insider Shams...
Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo Show What Bucks Could Again Become
NBA All-Star Damian Lillard wasted no time in putting his stamp on the Bucks' season-opener and Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn't far behind.
Lillard dropped 30 points...
Recap: Cavs Blast Raptors Behind Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell And More
The Cavaliers opened the Kenny Atkinson era by playing the type of basketball they've been touting -- fast, with pace, with a purpose. They've also...
FanDuel Sports Network, Now Home Of Cavs And Others, Different In Name Only
Some fans of the Cavaliers and other NBA teams are a little bit confused by games being broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network this season....
Knicks Reflect On Season-Opening Thud: ‘It Was a Punch In The Mouth’
The Knicks opened the NBA season with a blowout loss to the reigning champion Celtics and for New York, it was a basketball disaster...
LeBron James Says He’ll ‘Never Forget’ Moment He Checked In Lakers’ Win With Bronny
It's official. LeBron James and Bronny James are the first father-son teammates in NBA history. That much you already knew, as the pair checked...
Anthony Edwards: Timberwolves Weren’t Ready To Play In Opening Loss To Lakers
The new-look Timberwolves opened the NBA season with a thud. At least, they sure did in the first half, when they looked like they...
Cavs On The Break: Previewing The Season And Predicting What May Await
The Cavaliers season is back, and guess what? So is the Cavs on the Break podcast, hosted by Chase Smith and co-starring Yours Truly.
We...
Dean Wade, Caris LeVert Options To Fill In For Injured Max Strus, Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Suggests
We're not yet into the NBA season and already the Cavaliers are down one starter. That would be none other than small forward/wing Max...
Luka Doncic Says He’s Feeling ‘Perfect,’ Ready To Roll For Mavs Opener
In the event you were worried about Mavericks star Luka Doncic, don't be. He told NBA reporters he's "perfect" entering Thursday's season-opener vs. the...
