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.
Talkin’ NBA on The Fan: Bucks’ coaching change, Cavs’ winning streak, roster prospects
The Cavaliers and Bucks just happen to be two of the top stories in the NBA, and they just happen to play in Milwaukee...
Doc Rivers accepts Bucks coaching position
The Milwaukee Bucks hired and fired a head coach just several hours apart.
So out is Adrian Griffin, fired Tuesday, and in his Doc Rivers,...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Thunder
Nuggets
Star center Nikola Jokic again had a monster night -- and his 13th triple-double of the season -- to lift the Nuggets to a...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hornets, Heat, Terry Rozier
Bucks
The Bucks' decision to fire head coach Adrian Griffin after just 43 games had plenty to do with the players, including star forward Giannis...
Cavs ‘fully support’ NBA decision; Tristan Thompson eligible to practice, travel
The Cavaliers made it clear in a team statement -- they will miss Tristan Thompson over the next 25 games.
Thompson, 32, was suspended by...
Lakers have not spoken to LeBron James about his plans beyond this season
When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, it's all about LeBron James and winning another championship.
There is no doubt about the latter, but...
Hawks have asked Lakers about Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks have recently held trade talks, with Atlanta inquiring about guard Austin Reaves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Los...
Bucks’ firing of Adrian Griffin stemmed partially from ‘flawed use of Damian Lillard’
The Milwaukee Bucks' decision to fire first-year coach Adrian Griffin was the result of a number of factors that had been troubling the team...
Bucks fire coach Adrian Griffin after half a season; Doc Rivers under consideration
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Adrian Griffin after just half a season and leading the team to a 30-13 record, per Adrian Wojnarowski...
Hornets aiming to trade Kyle Lowry following deal with Heat
To the surprise of no one, 37-year-old point guard Kyle Lowry will not remain with the Charlotte Hornets following the team's trade with the...
Cavs’ Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violating NBA drug program
A great run by the Cavaliers has experienced another obstacle, as the NBA suspended backup center Tristan Thompson for 25 games for violating the...
Heat landing Terry Rozier from Hornets in trade for Kyle Lowry, pick
The Miami Heat are acquiring guard Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick, per...
Bucks begin talks with Doc Rivers on coaching vacancy
The Milwaukee Bucks have started discussions with Doc Rivers to take over for fired coach Adrian Griffin, according to a report from Shams Charania,...
Dribbles: For eighth straight time, yes, Cavs win; and each more impressive than last
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 126-99 road rout of the Orlando Magic on Monday.
1. Well, that was easy. Whoever thought we'd be saying that,...
