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.
Mike Brown Listed Among Candidates For Lakers’ Vacancy
Former Lakers coach and current Warriors assistant Mike Brown may be among the candidates for LA's current vacancy, according to Dan Woike and Broderick...
Kenny Smith: Mark Jackson Could Lead Lakers To The Title
Former NBA point guard and current TNT analyst Kenny Smith thinks ESPN analyst Mark Jackson is the man for the Lakers' coaching vacancy.
"Mark Jackson,...
Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. Not Ruling Out Return For Series vs. Warriors
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is not ruling out a return in the team's first-round playoff series vs. the Warriors, he told Marc J....
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes To Have Further Imaging On Injured Ankle
Raptors rookie forward Scottie Barnes will undergo furthering imaging after suffering a sprained left ankle in Saturday's 131-111 road loss to the 76ers in...
Cavs’ Consolation Prize: 2022 Lottery Pick Remains
CLEVELAND -- While the Cavaliers failed to make the playoffs, they do receive a bit of a consolation prize. That would be none other...
Caris LeVert Aims To Sign Extension, Vows Cavs Will ‘See A Different Me’ Next Season
CLEVELAND -- Things didn't go so great for Caris LeVert after he was acquired by the Cavaliers in a February trade.
It wasn't awful by...
Pacers Reportedly Looking To Trade Malcolm Brogdon
The Pacers "have definitely left the impression" with rival teams that they are aiming to trade guard Malcolm Brogdon, according to Marc Stein of...
Hawks’ John Collins To Try To Play vs. Heat
Hawks power forward John Collins will attempt to return from foot and finger injuries to play against the Heat in Game 1 of their...
Ty Lue, Clippers Believe Next Season Will Be A Different Story
The Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard for the entire season and Paul George for much of it, and won't be going to the playoffs...
Ben Simmons To Practice, Nets Remain Hopeful He’ll Play vs. Celtics
Nets newcomer Ben Simmons is expected take part in practices with teammates this week, signifying steps toward a season debut, per Adrian Wojnarowski of...
Pelicans Tie Worst Record To Qualify For West Playoffs In 34 Years
The Pelicans are headed to the playoffs despite a 36-46 record, courtesy of Friday's intense 105-101 play-in road win over the Clippers.
As Jorge Sierra...
Dribbles: Season Ends With Heartbreak, But Cavs’ Promising Future Just Tipping Off
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 107-101 season-ending home loss to the Hawks on Friday.
1. Let's start with this: What a season from...
Chris Webber on Lakers’ Anthony Davis: ‘I Don’t Know What He’s Proven’
This season's Lakers looked a lot like Anthony Davis' old Pelicans teams -- out of sorts, lacking a balanced roster, and unmet expectations.
While Davis...
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on Hot Seat Entering Next Season?
The Lakers have had three coaches in five years and were the NBA's biggest bust this season, finishing 33-49 and failing to make the...
