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’ Jim Chones: ‘It is a transition,’ as longtime radio analyst steps away
For the Cavaliers, it’s the end of an era.
Longtime radio analyst Jim Chones announced he will step away from his role following the season,...
Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings
Veteran broadcaster Mark Jones is stepping away from ESPN, but he isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the Kings.
Jones told Jason Anderson of...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears, Nuggets
Sixers
Tyrese Maxey played through a finger injury to help lead the Sixers to a key win over Indiana on Friday.
Maxey aggravated the injury to...
Bucks could move Doc Rivers to consulting role after season
There may be changes coming with the Bucks.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a growing belief around the league that...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Luke Kennard, Jarred Vanderbilt, seeding
The Lakers may be short-handed, but LeBron James is making sure they’re not short on production.
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, James has...
Celtics owner Bill Chisolm: ‘We’re doing the right things to win’
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says his focus remains on continuity and winning as he settles into his role as the franchise’s governor.
In an interview...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid setback latest in string of ill-timed misfortune
At some point, you start to wonder about the 76ers and their dumb luck.
As Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports outlines, the Sixers’ latest setback...
Victor Wembanyama breaks down 65-game debate, and does the math
Victor Wembanyama is putting up big numbers. He is also doing the math.
The Spurs star reached the NBA’s 65-game threshold for awards eligibility in...
NBA Playoff Picture: Everthing still on line entering final day of regular season
The NBA’s regular-season finale is here, and remarkably, just about everything is still up in the air.
Not a single first-round matchup is fully set...
NBA Play-In Tournament: Schedule, matchups, what to know
The NBA Play-In Tournament tips off Tuesday, with the final playoff spots in each conference still up for grabs.
Teams finishing seventh through 10th in...
Bulls’ Josh Giddey backs Billy Donovan amid front office changes
Bulls guard Josh Giddey addressed the team’s recent front office shakeup on Friday, offering a measured response following the dismissals of Arturas Karnisovas and...
Cavs clinch No. 4 seed, await first-round opponent
The Cavaliers know where they’ll start the playoffs. They just don’t know who they’ll be playing.
Cleveland is locked into the No. 4 seed in...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Sam Hauser, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Raptors
Celtics
Sam Hauser scored 24 points and knocked down eight 3-pointers as the Celtics defeated the Pelicans 144-118, clinching the No. 2 seed in the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic
Lakers
LeBron James recorded 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds as the Lakers defeated the Suns 101-73 on Friday, clinching home-court advantage for the...
