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.
Cavs Not ‘Freaking Out’ After Eight-Game Win Streak Snapped
Well, it was great while it lasted. But there's no need for the Cavaliers to be overly disappointed that their eight-game winning streak has...
Kyrie Irving, Adam Silver Meet, Pave Way for ‘Steps on Path Forward’
Nets point guard Kyrie Irving met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday morning in an "understanding" visit that was considered productive, per Shams...
Mike Conley Jr on Jazz: ‘I’ve Loved Every Second of Being on This Team’
The Jazz are the pleasant surprise of the early NBA season, a team that was expected to tank but has been wildly impressive instead.
After...
Magic’s Jonathan Isaac Progresses to 5-on-5 Work at Practice
It's been a long road back from a torn ACL for Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, one of the team's greatest reasons for hope.
But it...
Clippers’ Paul George Calls Late Rally vs. Cavs ‘Our Best Win’
Coach Tyronn Lue indicated that Monday's comeback win over the Cavaliers offers more evidence the Clippers are pulling it together.
“I think we’ve been doing...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Heat
Bucks
The Bucks needed to lose some time, and this year, the first one came to the Hawks on Monday night. That followed Milwaukee's impressive...
With Nothing Working, Lakers Continue Search for Trades
So much for winning time. Right now, the Lakers stink.
New coach in Darvin Ham ... Russell Westbrook starting, Westbrook coming off the bench ......
Players Union Expected to Appeal Conditions of Kyrie Irving’s Return
The NBA Players Association has issues with the six guidelines Nets guard Kyrie Irving must meet before the team considers lifting his suspension, Celtics...
Suns’ Cam Johnson Undergoes Surgery, Likely Out 1-2 Months
Suns small forward Cam Johnson underwent surgery to remove a portion of his the meniscus in his right knee, and should be able to...
Mike Brown Again Calls Out Refs After Kings’ Close Loss to Warriors
Kings coach Mike Brown thinks shooting guard Kevin Huerter was fouled by the Warriors' Klay Thompson on a potential game-tying 3-pointer at the final...
East Notes: Cavs, JB Bickerstaff, Pacers, Hornets
Cavaliers
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the Cavs "should have won" before blowing their road game to the Clippers on Monday night, when Cleveland was outscored...
Quinn Cook Joining Zhejiang Guangsha Lions
Free agent point guard Quinn Cook is signing with the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, per Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
Cook, 29,...
Jake Layman Reaches Deal With Spanish Club
Free agent forward Jake Layman has agreed to a contract with Spanish club BAXI Manresa, as relayed by EuroHoops.
Layman, 28, is 6-foot-8 and was...
Dwight Howard Announces He’s Signed in Taiwan
Free agent center Dwight Howard has signed with the Taoyuan Leopards of Taiwan, he announced on Instagram.
Howard, 36, spent last season with the Lakers,...
