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.
Lakers Facing Tough Reality As LeBron James’ Impact Wanes In Year 22
If you look at the plus-minus numbers, it’s clear that LeBron James has, in a sense, handed over control...
Timberwolves’ Players-Only Meeting And Group Chat Spark Key Turnaround
After a strong playoff run last season, the Timberwolves were expecting big things in 2024-25. However, a rocky start...
Pacers Acquiring Heat’s Thomas Bryant Fills Need, Makes Good Court Sense
The Pacers are making a move to address their thin center rotation, acquiring former Indiana University star Thomas Bryant...
Wizards in Crisis: GM Will Dawkins Stresses Long-Term Vision Amid Brutal Start
The Wizards knew this season was going to be rough, but 3-20? Even by rebuilding standards, this has been...
NBA Trade Rumors: Nets Could Explore Flipping Ben Simmons
The Brooklyn Nets are facing a familiar conundrum when it comes to Ben Simmons. His $40 million-plus expiring contract...
NBA Trade Rumors: Sixers And Pelicans Eye Trade Market Amid Slow Starts, But Big Moves Unlikely
The 76ers may be off to a slow start this NBA season, but don’t expect Daryl Morey to sit...
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Bucks And Knicks May Make Moves Sooner Rather Than Later
In the world of NBA trade rumors, the action usually doesn’t heat up until we’re staring down the February...
NBA Trade Rumors: Nuggets ‘Eager’ To Shake Things Up, But Can They?
The Denver Nuggets are reportedly on the hunt for a trade to bolster their rotation, but as usual in...
Warriors Set To Acquire Dennis Schroder In Trade With Nets
The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of making a move to bolster their backcourt, as they engage...
Dribbles: Cavs Let It Get Downright Ugly, Then Finished With Just Enough Of Winning Touch
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 115-105 home win over the Washington Wizards on Friday. ...
1. The Cavaliers were the...
Cavs Show Plenty Of Rust After Break, But Manage To Wrestle Away Win vs. Wizards
For a while Friday night, it looked like the Cavaliers thought they were still on vacation. But hey, they...
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Warriors, Heat, Pelicans, Hawks, Bulls, Sixers
The NBA trade season kicks off Sunday, with 87% of players becoming eligible to be dealt. This marks the...
Pacers Acquiring Thomas Bryant In Trade With Heat
The Miami Heat have agreed to trade center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a future...
Hawks Rising, But Likely To Listen To Calls On Some Veteran Players
The Atlanta Hawks are feeling good about their future, thanks to a promising young NBA quartet: Dyson Daniels, Jalen...
