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.
Warriors-Kings Game 7 Draws Most First-Round Viewers Since 1999
If you think people will be tuning in for the Lakers vs. Warriors playoff series, you are probably correct.
And you can base it on...
Grizzlies Inform Dillon Brooks He Will Not Be Back
The Grizzlies have informed forward Dillon Brooks that they do not intend to bring him back "under any circumstance," per Shams Charania of The...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Scrape by Suns, and Maybe it’s Time to Believe
Maybe at some point, we'll believe the Nuggets were worthy of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Actually, if you don't believe yet...
James Harden Scores 45, Hits Dagger, Sixers Stun Celtics in Game 1
It took a career-tying performance from James Harden, but somehow, someway, the 76ers lead their Eastern Conference semifinal series vs. the Celtics, 1-0.
That's because...
Poll: Warriors vs. Lakers; Who Wins and In How Many Games?
There will be no shortage of playoff experience when the Warriors face the Lakers in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
You already...
East Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Knicks, Heat, Jimmy Butler
Raptors
Forward Scottie Barnes is the least likely member of the Raptors to be on the move this summer, per Eric...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, West Semis
Plenty of good series remain now that the second round of the NBA playoffs is in full swing, but let's face it, none are...
Warriors Notes: Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson
Star guard Steph Curry pleaded to his teammates in an impassioned pregame speech to go out and handle business against the Kings, per Marcus...
Knicks Notes: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Julius Randle
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson took most of the blame for the Game 1 home loss to the Heat on Sunday.
“There were key moments...
Lakers Not Interested in Pursuing Mavs’ Kyrie Irving in Free Agency
The Lakers are feeling good about where they are today, entering their Western Conference semifinal series vs. the defending champion Warriors.
And while they continue...
Pre-Draft Workouts: Mike Sharavjamts, Kendric Davis, Rockets, Jazz
Dayton freshman guard/forward Mike Sharavjamts has received invitations to work out for the Mavericks, Jazz and Bucks ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, per...
Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks Says No Regrets on Trash-Talking, Leaves Door Open for Return
Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks made a name for himself in the playoff series against the Lakers, and not always in a good way.
Brooks instead...
Mavs Expected to Target James Borrego, Jeff Hornacek, Others for Assistant Role
Former Hornets coach James Borrego and former Knicks and Suns coach Jeff Hornacek are among the likely top targets for an assistant coaching opening...
Cavs’ Mike Gansey on Wizards’ Radar in GM Search
Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey is among those on the Wizards' radar in their search for a new head of basketball operations, sources familiar...
