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 Scrap, Rally, Push Past Magic, And Ready Or Not, Here Comes Boston
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.
1. Whew. What more...
Bucks Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley
Opposing teams are "praying" that Giannis Antetokounmpo reconsiders his future with the Bucks following another first-round playoff exit, per Marc Stein of The Stein...
Clippers Rumors: Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, Russell Westbrook
The ongoing consensus around the NBA is that star forward Paul George will want to remain with the Clippers as he heads into free...
Russell Westbrook, Clippers Expected To Part Ways
It's safe to say Russell Westbrook did not have a good series in the Clippers' first-round playoff loss to the Mavericks. And now, Westbrook...
Dribbles: Donovan Mitchell Hits 50, But Cavaliers Basketball MIA, With Just One Game To Find It
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' disappointing 103-96 road loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their first-round playoff matchup on Friday. ...
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Sixers Rumors: Tobias Harris, Buddy Hield, Kelly Oubre, Tyrese Maxey
What now for the Philadelphia 76ers? That seems to be the question. But just know the Sixers are expected to undergo a bit of...
Lakers Fire Coach Darvin Ham After Playoff Flameout
The Los Angeles Lakers have done the expected and fired head coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, the team announced.
A search for a new...
Damian Lillard Says He’s Not Looking To Move On From Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are history in Year One with Damian Lillard. Just like last season, they've been eliminated from the first round of the...
Charles Barkley: Cavs ‘Much Easier’ Matchup For Celtics Than Magic
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a chance to eliminate the Orlando Magic from the NBA playoffs, and that's exactly what the Boston Celtics should hope...
East Notes: Pacers, Bucks, Damian Lillard, Magic
Pacers
The Pacers are moving on to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2014, courtesy of their 120-98 blowout...
Dribbles: Can Cavs Finally Put It All Together, End Series vs. Magic in Six?
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' Game 6 playoff matchup vs. the Magic, Friday in Orlando. ...
1. Over the past 24 hours, just about...
Jimmy Butler Expected To Seek Two-Year Max Extension; Should Heat Do It?
Miami Heat standout wing Jimmy Butler missed the playoffs, but that ended up only proving how valuable he is -- in the unlikely event...
Charles Barkley: Lakers And Suns ‘Suck’ Because Of Players, Not Coaches
Charles Barkley takes a lot of heat, but no one can ever accuse him of refusing to say what he really thinks.
He wishes other...
Should Tax-Strapped Suns Consider Trading Kevin Durant?
The Phoenix Suns' best chance to revamp the roster, if they decide to go that route, might be to trade Kevin Durant this NBA...
