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.
Sixers Starting To Look Like Different Squad, With Defense Behind Turnaround
It wasn’t long ago that the 76ers were floundering. At 3-14, this team wasn’t just bad -- it was uninspired. Offensively, they had no...
Breaking Down The Best Fits, And Sleepers, For Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler wants to get paid. No surprise there -- NBA stars like Butler know their worth. But when that kind of star feels...
All Of LeBron James’ Actions Strongly Point Toward Him Wanting To Remain With Lakers
We probably knew this day was coming. You know, the day when we'd talk about LeBron James being traded from the Lakers to join...
Can Cavaliers Sustain These Winning Ways? Why, Yes, They Can
CANTON, Ohio -- If you can find something wrong with the Cavaliers, well, you're probably nitpicking. And hey, that's what we do.
But the bottom...
Cavs Climb To NBA’s Best Record Without Needing Donovan Mitchell To Be Superman
The Cavaliers are sitting pretty atop the NBA standings, yet somehow, Donovan Mitchell can’t seem to escape the noise. Scroll through social media, and...
Spurs Notes: Chris Paul Eyes More Hoops, Wemby Resting Up, and Trade Watch Looms
Here’s the latest on Chris Paul, the Spurs, and some potential moves in San Antonio:
Chris Paul’s Future
CP3’s not ready to...
Latest On Heat’s Jimmy Butler, As Shams Charania Stands ‘By My Reporting’
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania found himself in the crosshairs this week, courtesy of Bernie Lee, Jimmy Butler’s agent, who called Shams’ reporting “made-up...
Cavs Gearing Up For Max Strus’ Season Debut
Cavaliers wing Max Strus is almost all the way back, and it’s starting to feel like it’s more of a “when” than an “if.”
After...
Lakers’ Early Crisis: Can JJ Redick and LA Fix What’s Gone Wrong?
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a tough stretch, and it’s clear they’ve hit a critical point in their season. After...
Heat Not Concerned With Possibly Losing Jimmy Butler In Free Agency
The Miami Heat are off to a solid start this season, sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 12-10 record, but the trade...
NBA Trade Rumors: Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandon Ingram
NBA trade season is upon us, and as Shams Charania of ESPN reports, two names stand out: Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram.
With Dec. 15...
Cavs’ Max Strus Expected To Make Return On Friday
Max Strus is finally set to make his season debut for the Cavaliers, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
After a frustrating few...
NBA Rumors: Pacers, Suns, Blazers, Kyle Kuzma, Wizards
The NBA trade rumor mill is heating up, with teams across the league starting to position themselves for moves as the season progresses.
Shams Charania...
Warriors Reportedly ‘Making Final Analysis’ On Whether To Keep Or Trade Jonathan Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors are playing a delicate game of chess, with Jonathan Kuminga squarely in the middle of their trade-market strategy.
The team has...
