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.
When It Comes to Cavs-Knicks, There’s No Easy Pick
It's hard to know what to make of the Cavaliers' first-round series vs. the Knicks.
Let's just start here -- I think the Cavs will...
Rockets to Interview Sam Cassell for Coaching Vacancy
The Rockets have received permission from to interview 76ers assistant Sam Cassell for their head coaching vacancy, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
Cassell, who...
Knicks’ Josh Hart to Put Tight Bond With Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell to the Test
Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart is expected to spend plenty of time defending Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell during their first-round playoff matchup.
It's a big assignment...
Cavs’ Isaac Okoro Still Seems Iffy for Game 1 vs. Knicks
Cavaliers wing Isaac Okoro took part in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but there's still nothing definitive on if he will suit up for...
Wolves’ Rudy Gobert Could Miss Play-In Game vs. Thunder
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert could miss the play-in game vs. the Thunder on Friday with back spasms, coach Chris Finch said, via Jon Krawczynski...
Pelicans’ CJ McCollum Played Final Seven Games With Torn Labrum
The season is over for the Pelicans and perhaps thankfully, for veteran guard CJ McCollum.
That's because McCollum apparently was injured for the final seven...
End of the Road for Nick Nurse as Raptors Coach?
Speculation has persisted over the past several weeks that unless the Raptors finished strong, coach Nick Nurse could be a goner.
Well, that speculation isn't...
Wolves Notes: Mike Conley, Karl-Anthony Towns, Chris Finch
It's now or never if the Timberwolves hope to reach the playoffs for just the third time in 19 seasons.
Despite leading most of the...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Darvin Ham, Anthony Davis
It wasn't a great start to the season and it wasn't a great finish to the play-in victory, but the Lakers are somehow playoff-bound.
Not...
Jimmy Butler: Heat Have to Play ‘Exact Opposite’ of Play-In Loss
It's one win or done for the Heat, and star wing Jimmy Butler said they sure have to be a lot better than they...
Hawks Notes: Trae Young, Clint Capela, Dejounte Murray, Reserves
It's been an up-and-down season for the Hawks, one that involved reorganizing the front office and firing and then hiring a new coach in...
NBA Releases Complete First-Round Playoff Schedule
It took a few days, perhaps longer than some fans would have liked ... but the NBA has released the entire master schedule, including...
Cavs Pod: Recapping the Season, Looking at Individual Awards, More
So, what to make of the Cavaliers' rise this regular season?
Or how about some individual awards? Are Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley in for...
Trae Young, Hawks Expected to Discuss Future Together During Offseason
The Hawks' front office has reportedly been given the green light to discuss trades centered on star guard Trae Young this offseason, and how...
