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 ‘Absolutely’ Intend to Keep JB Bickerstaff as Coach
For those who were wondering, no, coach J.B. Bickerstaff isn't going anywhere after the Cavaliers' first-round flameout vs. the Knicks.
No less than president of...
Rockets Discussed Idea of Trading Jalen Green With Coaching Candidates
The Rockets discussed the possibility of trading second-year shooting guard Jalen Green when interviewing candidates for their coaching vacancy, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo...
Koby Altman Says Cavs Seek Shooting, As Changes Likely on Way
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman saw what the rest of the world did in the team's first-round loss to...
Suns Cut Ties with Bally Sports, Make Move to Free TV
In a move that is likely to be the first of many for NBA teams ahead of next season, the Suns and WNBA's Mercury...
Status of Knicks’ Julius Randle Up in Air for Start of Series vs. Heat
Knicks power forward Julius Randle may or may not be ready to go for Game 1 vs. the Heat on Sunday after re-spraining his...
Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer on Hot Seat?
The job of coach Mike Budenholzer may not be safe after the Bucks were eliminated by the Heat in the first round of the...
Kawhi Leonard Will Be ‘Ready For Next Season,’ Lawrence Frank Says
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will be ready for next season after suffering an MCL tear, head of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said, via Andrew...
Lawrence Frank: Clippers All In On Russell Westbrook Return
Clippers head of basketball operations Lawrence Frank left no doubt about the team's feelings for point guard Russell Westbrook, who enters free agency this...
Tim Connelly on Wizards GM Rumors: I’m Committed to Timberwolves
Timberwolves head of basketball operations Tim Connelly has been linked to the Wizards' GM vacancy but made it sound as if he's staying right...
Podcast: What’s Up With Cavs’ Playoff Collapse?
CLEVELAND -- That's it. Season over. The Cavs finished 51-31 in the regular season, second in the Central Division and fourth in the Eastern...
Knicks Notes: Obi Toppin, Julius Randle, Jericho Sims
While the status of power forward Julius Randle (sprained ankle) is up in the air for the start of the next series vs. the...
Julius Randle Ankle Sprain Not Considered Serious
CLEVELAND — The left ankle sprain suffered by power forward Julius Randle during the first half of the Knicks’ Game 5 win over the...
Dribbles: Cavs’ Season Ends, And Now Another Important Season Begins
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 106-95 season-ending home loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of their playoff series on Wednesday.
1. Well,...
Ime Udoka: Rockets Have Done Their Homework on ‘Who I Am as a Person’
The Rockets introduced new coach Ime Udoka on Wednesday and both the team and Udoka have made it clear the past is in the...
