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.
Jimmy Haslam: Bucks want decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo by NBA draft
The Bucks are heading toward a pivotal stretch with Giannis Antetokounmpo, and ownership is not shying away from it.
After co-owner Wes Edens said in...
Cavs’ Sam Merrill questionable for Game 2 with hamstring strain
The Cavs may be down a shooter, as Sam Merrill is dealing with a hamstring issue.
Merrill has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain...
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt day-to-day after finger injury in Game 1
The Lakers may have avoided the worst. Jarred Vanderbilt is day-to-day.
Coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that Vanderbilt suffered a dislocation of his right pinky...
Stephen A. Smith: LeBron should return to Cavs if he actually wants to win
If LeBron James wants another ring, Stephen A. Smith has a pretty clear idea of where it should happen. Namely, back with the Cavs.
Smith...
Jeff Teague calls out Evan Mobley after Cavs’ Game 1 loss
The Cavs struggled in Game 1. The spotlight didn’t stop with the usual names.
Cleveland dropped a 111-101 decision to Detroit to open the second...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic says he’s pushing to return, but still no timeline
Luka Doncic wants to be back. He just doesn’t know when.
The Lakers star said Wednesday he’s working toward a return from his Grade 2...
Report: Tristan Thompson seeks conservatorship for brother Amari
Former Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson has filed for conservatorship of his younger brother, Amari Thompson, according to a report from TMZ, citing court...
What each eliminated NBA playoff team needs this offseason
The NBA playoff field is down to eight. The rest are already shifting to the offseason.
First-round exits tend to expose everything. Some flaws were...
NBA Mock Draft: Pre-lottery edition
The NBA draft board is coming into focus. Now comes the shuffle.
Sunday’s lottery will lock in the order, but projections are already forming based...
NBA players from 2023 draft class eligible for rookie extensions
When the new NBA year opens July 1, teams can begin negotiating rookie-scale extensions with players from the 2023 draft class. Those deals can...
Hawks issue statement on death of Ted Turner
The Hawks on Wednesday released statements mourning the death of former owner Ted Turner, a pioneering media entrepreneur who played a key role in...
Lakers fail to capitalize on ‘imperfect’ night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
The Lakers caught a break. They just couldn’t take advantage of it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered one of his shakiest performances of the season Tuesday night,...
Sixers rule out Joel Embiid for Game 2 vs. Knicks
The Sixers won’t have their anchor. Now they’ll have to adjust on the fly.
Philadelphia has ruled out Joel Embiid for Game 2 against the...
Timberwolves getting Ayo Dosunmu back for Game 2
The Timberwolves are getting a boost. Now we’ll see how much.
Minnesota announced that Ayo Dosunmu will be available for Game 2 against the Spurs,...
