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.
Spurs Promote Devontae Cacok, Joe Wieskamp With Standard Deals
The Spurs have converted the two-way contracts of forward/center Devontae Cacok and shooting guard Joe Wieskamp to standard NBA contracts, the team announced and...
Amico: Who Can Possibly Save The Lakers Now?
AKRON, Ohio -- It's almost playoff time, a little more than a month from now, and the Lakers remain a basketball disaster.
The NBA-loving universe...
Cavs Coach JB Bickerstaff Fined $20K For Ejection
AKRON, Ohio -- Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been fined $20,000 for directing inappropriate language toward game officials and for failing to leave the...
NBA Expected To Avoid Labor Issues Ahead Of Next Bargaining Session
Baseball's lockout has led to questions about the NBA's next round of collective bargaining, as has a statement from the NBA players' association, which...
Nik Stauskas, Celtics Agree To Two-Year Contract
The Celtics have agreed to a two-year contract with guard/forward Nik Stauskas, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
As we...
GM Sean Marks: Back Stiffness Delaying Ben Simmons’ Nets Debut
Nets newcomer Ben Simmons has a stiff back, which is what has delayed his debut with the Nets, general manager Sean Marks told the...
NBA Vet Terrence Jones Reaches Deal With Grand Rapids Gold
Free agent power forward Terrence Jones has agreed to a deal with the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League, agent Jerry Daniels told...
Nik Stauskas Has Scored 100 Points Over Past Two G League Games
Former NBA swingman Nik Stauskas has been lighting things up in the G League. How so?
Well, Stauskas has combined to score 100 points over...
Bradley Beal: ‘It’s Fair’ To Say He’ll Re-Sign With Wizards
Star shooting guard Bradley Beal is out for the season with a wrist injury, but if what he says is true, then he should...
Podcast: What’s Wrong With Cavs?
CLEVELAND -- It has not been a great stretch for the Cavaliers lately, as they've lost five of six and are coming off perhaps...
Ex-Oklahoma Guard Isaiah Cousins Headed To Maine Celtics
Former Oklahoma guard Isaiah Cousins is headed to the Maine Celtics of the G League, per JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors.
Cousins, 27, is 6-foot-4...
Dribbles: Latest Loss, Lousy Stretch Show It’s Soul-Searching Time For Cavs
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 119-98 disappointment of a home loss to the Hornets on Wednesday.
1. Let's start with this: Undoubtedly, this...
Russell Westbrook, Lakers Share Interest In Parting Ways This Summer
The Lakers and point guard Russell Westbrook have a mutual interest in moving on from each other this offseason, as Westbrook has proven to...
Rob Pelinka’s Future As Lakers GM In Doubt
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has a cloudy future with the organization beyond this season, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.
The Lakers are...
Georgetown AD: Patrick Ewing Safe As Hoyas Coach
Despite rumors to the contrary, Georgetown star and current coach Patrick Ewing will return for another season, athletics director Lee Reed said in a...
Ankle Injury Suffered By Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Not Considered Serious
Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown is not expected to miss significant time with an ankle sprain suffered in the first quarter against the Hawks, as...
Suns Star Devin Booker Enters Health And Safety Protocols
Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has entered health and safety protocols, the team announced.
Booker becomes the first NBA player known to have entered protocols...
Pelicans Make Alize Johnson 10-Day Deal Official
The Pelicans have signed forward Alize Johnson to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Johnson, 25, is 6-7 and appeared in...
Hornets Announce Signing Of Isaiah Thomas
Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas' 10-day contract with the Hornets is now official, with the team making the announcement in a press release.
Thomas, 33,...
Spurs Guard Dejounte Murray Fined For Throwing Ball Off Ref
Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been fined $20,000 for throwing the game ball off the legs of a referee, NBA president of league operations...
