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.
Celtics vs. Sixers in East: Who Finishes Higher?
It could come down to the defending Eastern Conference champion Celtics vs. the 76ers for the No. 2 seed in the East, behind the...
Mavs’ Luka Doncic Likely to Return vs. Warriors; Kyrie Irving Questionable
Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game vs. the Warriors, as relayed by Tim MacMahon of...
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns to Make Return vs. Hawks
Timberwolves standout center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns will return to the lineup vs. the Hawks on Wednesday after missing 51 games with a right calf strain,...
Clippers’ Paul George Suffers Apparent Leg Injury
Clippers forward Paul George suffered an apparent right leg injury during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Thunder and had to be...
Dribbles: Jarrett Allen Returns, Donovan Mitchell Soars and Cavs Continue Roll
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 115-109 road win over the Nets on Tuesday ...
1. It didn't end the way coach J.B. Bickerstaff and the...
Jaylen Brown on Future With Celtics: ‘I Will Stay Where I’m Needed’
Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown was twice mentioned in trade rumors surrounding Suns forward Kevin Durant when Durant was still with the Nets -- both...
Former Knicks Great Willis Reed Dies at 80
Legendary Knicks center and Basketball Hall-of-Famer Willis Reed passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 80, according to veteran NBA writer Peter Vecsey.
According...
East Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Hornets, Bulls
Knicks
Guard/forward Josh Hart is eligible to become a free agent after the season, but from the sounds of things, the Knicks are his priority.
"I...
Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs With Radio Voice Tim Alcorn
If you've ever listened to Cavaliers games on the radio, you know the voice -- Tim Alcorn, the play-by-play man who replaced the man...
Grizzlies Targeting Wednesday for Ja Morant Return
Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant could return from an NBA-sanctioned eight-game suspension as soon as Wednesday, coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters.
"We're hopeful for...
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Implies Return is Near
it appears that center Karl-Anthony Towns will be back in the Timberwolves' lineup soon, and just in time for the postseason.
Towns has been sidelined...
Rick Pitino Taking Six-Year Deal to Become St. John’s Coach
Longtime college coach Rick Pitino is leaving Iona to become the new main man on the sideline at St. John's, according to Adrian Wojnarowski...
Suns Hopeful of Kevin Durant Return Before End of Month
Suns star forward Kevin Durant has been putting in more work on the court as he attempts to return from a sprained ankle, and...
Central Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Bulls, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Cavaliers
Point guard Darius Garland is among those who are believers in Cavs power forward Evan Mobley.
“Yeah. I’ve said it for two years now, he...
