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.
Dribbles: Cavs finally cash in on chances, ride stars to Game 3 win
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 116-109 home win over the Pistons in Game 3 Saturday.
1. So that’s what it looks like when Cleveland actually...
Cavs find rhythm, flip script behind shot-making in Game 3 win
For two games, it felt like the Cavaliers were playing uphill.
Every miss a little louder. Every mistake a little heavier.
Saturday finally flipped that feeling. The...
NBA Notes: Wizards, lottery, Hornets, Hawks, offseason
Wizards
The Wizards know where they're picking. They just don’t know exactly where.
Washington is guaranteed a top-five selection in Sunday’s draft lottery and view this...
Magic eye shooting help, roster tweaks as offseason begins
The Magic may not have the same flexibility they did a year ago. That doesn’t mean they’re standing still.
President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman...
Cavs Rumors: Kenny Atkinson, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden
The stakes are clear now.
If the Cavaliers can’t climb out of their series hole against Detroit, changes could be coming. That may not stop...
Draymond Green defends James Harden amid Cavs struggles vs. Pistons
The criticism has been loud. Draymond Green isn’t buying all of it.
As the Cavaliers try to regroup heading into Game 3 against Detroit, Green...
Report: Hornets’ Miles Bridges granted restraining order against ex-girlfriend
Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been granted a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, according to a report from TMZ.
A judge instructed Mychelle Johnson not...
NBA Notes: Warriors, lottery pick, Blazers, Mike Schmitz, Mavericks
Warriors
The Warriors may not control where their pick lands. They do control what they do with it.
Golden State holds a lottery pick that could...
Chris Finch rips official after Game 3 loss: ‘Completely unprofessional behavior’
Chris Finch didn’t hold back.
The Timberwolves coach took issue with veteran official Tony Brothers after Minnesota’s 115-108 loss to the Spurs in Game 3,...
Victor Wembanyama takes over again, Spurs grab 2-1 lead vs. Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama keeps doing this.
The Spurs star delivered 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 115-108 win over the Timberwolves in Game...
Knicks lock in defensively, move within one win of East finals
The Knicks spent much of the season searching for consistency on defense.
They may have found it at the right time.
New York beat the 76ers...
Sixers’ Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid gave us everything he could
Joel Embiid was back. The result didn’t change.
The Knicks handled the Sixers 108-94 in Game 3, taking a 3-0 series lead and moving one...
Steve Kerr’s future with Warriors remains uncertain as talks continue
The Warriors and Steve Kerr are continuing discussions about his future, and there is still no clear timeline for a resolution, per The Stein...
Cavs vs. Pistons, Game 3: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
Alright. No more easing into this thing.
The Cavaliers are down 0-2, now back home, and running out of runway against the Pistons. And yes,...
