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.
Joel Embiid: Sixers ‘Must Show Up’ for Game 6 vs. Celtics
Who would've guessed?
The 76ers truly are one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, thanks to their 115-113 road win over the...
Shaquille O’Neal: Don’t Count Out Warriors Despite 3-1 Deficit to Lakers
It would be a mistake to think that the Warriors are going to go away with a whimper. They are, after all, the defending...
NBA Rumors: Rockets, James Harden, Bucks, Raptors, Roster Changes
Rockets
The Rockets remain a "real suitor" of 76ers star guard James Harden in free agency, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
"Harden did a one-plus-one deal...
East Notes: Knicks, Julius Randle, Pistons, Hornets, Terry Rozier
Knicks
Power forward Julius Randle seemed to question the Knicks' heart after dropping a third straight game against the Heat in their Eastern Conference semifinal...
Clippers’ Culture Described as ‘Train Wreck’
Not knowing whether oft-injured star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be able to play from night to night has created a basketball...
Pacers Aim for Playoff Return in 2023-24: ‘Is Our Foundation Done? Maybe Not’
What do the Pacers have to do to return to the postseason?
Well, how about just learning from this season and banking on the idea...
International Notes: EuroLeague, Norris Cole, Terrence Jones, Tyreke Evans
EuroLeague
ESPN has secured the rights to stream the EuroLeague playoffs and the Final Four, as relayed by EuroHoops.
All games will be carried on ESPN3,...
West Notes: Lakers, Lonnie Walker IV, Warriors, Nuggets
Lakers
Guard Lonnie Walker IV was a forgotten man in Los Angeles, then suddenly became the hoops hero who saved the day.
Thanks largely to Walker’s...
Lonnie Walker IV Lifts Lakers by Warriors, And Now It’s LeBron James’ Turn at 3-1 Lead
This time, it's LeBron James who is protecting a 3-1 lead against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
And James likely has a guard named Lonnie...
Jimmy Butler, Heat Keep Right On Clicking, Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Knicks
You can talk about the play of the bench. You can talk about the offensive rebounds.
You might even bring up the fact that, yes,...
Bucks GM Jon Horst Casts Wide Net in Coaching Search, Says No Rush on Hire
Mike Budenholzer is out and it remains to be seen who is in. But Bucks general manager Jon Horst said he has no specific...
Suns’ Chris Paul Could Return for Game 6 vs. Nuggets
Suns point guard Chris Paul is likely to remain out for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series vs. the Nuggets, but could...
Tim Connelly ‘Pretty Committed’ to Wolves Amidst Wizards GM Rumors
For the second time, no, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly doesn't intend to leave the Timberwolves. We think.
At least, that's the message he...
Magic Expected to Explore Jonathan Isaac Trade
Forward Jonathan Isaac has been an inspirational story for the Magic, having come back this season following a major knee injury.
But Isaac may no...
