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.
Is Steve Clifford, Act II, Nearing Its End With Hornets?
Coach Steve Clifford and the Charlotte Hornets have been together for quite some time, with only a short break in there. Is another break...
Cavs’ Marcus Morris: No Animosity Toward Sixers
Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris was given the keys to Philadelphia earlier this season. Seriously.
Then the 76ers traded him. Worse, they traded him to the...
Dribbles: It’s Cavs vs. Defending Champions in Denver
A few pregame dribbles of the Cavaliers' road matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. ...
1. The Nuggets are the defending champions and one...
East Notes: Pacers, Playoffs, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Bulls
Pacers
Coach Rick Carlisle thinks the Pacers are already in playoff mode, using Friday's home win over the Lakers as an example.
“These are all playoff...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Warriors, Kings
Clippers
The Clippers got a critical road win over the Magic on Friday, and despite their struggles lately, sit in fourth place in the Western...
Mavs’ Dante Exum Making Name For Himself All Over Again
Guard Dante Exum was a lottery pick a decade ago, then out of the league for a few years, then latched on with the...
Dribbles: Balance, Big Shots Lift Cavs to Oh-So-Needed Victory Over Sixers
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' thriller of a 117-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. ...
1. Boy, the Cavs needed that one. And...
Suns Giving Isaiah Thomas Another 10-Day Deal
The Phoenix Suns are signing point guard Isaiah Thomas to another 10-day contract, per Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.
https://twitter.com/duanerankin/status/1773840078076596593?s=46&t=ZTn2ZpWj2FGXEuXjGTt_Xg
Thomas appeared in one game...
Cavs’ Marcus Morris Lands Deal, Institutes ‘No Dunk’ Policy For Opponents
CLEVELAND -- Say what you will about Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris, but don't you dare call him soft.
Morris, 34, just completed a 10-day contract...
Celtics’ Back-To-Back Losses To Hawks Cause For Concern?
The Celtics have suffered back-to-back losses vs. the Hawks and former NBA guard Jay Williams and ex-NBA center Kendrick Perkins discussed whether it's cause...
West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Lakers, Clippers, Paul George
Warriors
Coach Steve Kerr suggested why Stephen Curry got so emotional after Draymond Green was ejected early in the Warriors' road win over the Magic.
"Every...
Hoops Wire/330 To Go Show: What’s Up With Cavaliers?
The Cavaliers haven't looked good lately, that much we know. So now what?
Well, how about one more home game (Friday, vs. Philadelphia) and then...
Cavs’ Dan Gilbert Says He’s Confident Donovan Mitchell Will Sign Extension
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert said he believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract extension with the team this offseason.
Gilbert said as...
Cavs Signing Marcus Morris For Remainder Of Season
The Cavaliers will sign forward Marcus Morris to a contract for the rest of the season on Thursday, when his 10-day contract expired, per...
