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.
Dribbles: Shots don’t drop, Cavs’ win streak ends, but fight again there
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 104-94 road loss to the Magic on Monday.
1. Twelve minutes. That was the difference. And man, that third quarter...
Dribbles: Cavs trying to keep rise going as road gets tougher
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Orlando Magic on Monday.
1. It feels like a week since we've talked about the...
NBA Transactions: Monday 12/11
Clippers
Clippers recalled B.J. Boston from the Ontario Clippers of the G League.
Clippers recalled Joshua Primo from the Ontario Clippers of the G...
Bronny James makes celebrated debut; USC falls to Long Beach State in OT
For Bronny James, it's only just the beginning.
His first game at the collegiate level came with a sellout crowd, a standing ovation, a windmill...
NBA Transactions: Sunday 12/10
Spurs
Spurs assigned Charles Bassey to the Austin Spurs of the G League.
Spurs recalled Sandro Mamukelashvili from the Austin Spurs of the G...
Suns’ Bradley Beal on track to return this week
Suns guard Bradley Beal is nearing a return and could play as soon as Tuesday's home game vs. the Warriors, per Duane Rankin of...
NBA team execs reportedly would like In-Season title to count toward … well, something
A guaranteed spot in the playoffs? An extra win in the standings? Or maybe some extra dough for the front office?
That's right. Some team...
NBA could put cap on point differential rule for In-Season Tournament
A lot of players, fans and perhaps some coaches weren't big fans of one element of the In-Season Tournament. And that would be the...
Adam Silver hints at potential changes to In-Season Tournament
The first In-Season Tournament is in the books, and the NBA will tell you it was a success. But that doesn't necessarily mean it...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves
Lakers star LeBron James said he's more than happy to let teammate Anthony Davis take the lead and be the No. 1 option.
"I know...
West Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Suns, Devin Booker, Mavs
Kings
The Kings beat the Kevin Durant-less Suns on the road on Friday, and a lot of it had to do with the defense in...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Thunder, Rockets
Spurs
The Spurs have tied a franchise record with 16 straight losses, ruining the double-double of 21 points and a whopping 20 rebounds from rookie...
East Notes: Hornets, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Nets
Hornets
Forward Mikal Bridges send the Hornets were able to avoid anxiety after building a big lead vs. the Raptors on Friday, giving it up,...
Steve Kerr: Warriors not playing like champions and ‘I’m not coaching like it’
Right now, the Golden State Warriors look like a team that can play well during the course of a game -- but not finish...
