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.
Bucks Optimistic Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play in Game 2
The Bucks are optimistic star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to play in Game 2 vs. the Heat after sustaining a lower back...
Latest on Rockets’ Coaching Search
The Rockets have interviewed several candidates, including former Lakers coach Frank Vogel, for their coaching vacancy, as relayed by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston...
West Notes: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Suns
Lakers
Forward Rui Hachimura gave a career performance in the Lakers' Game 1 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday, pouring in 21 of his 29...
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook Saves Day vs. Suns: ‘Whatever is Needed to Win, I’ll Do It’
Russell Westbrook couldn't shoot worth a lick. Unless you think 3-of-19 from the field is a decent night.
But man, the Clippers guard sure did...
East Notes: Hawks, Dejounte Murray, Knicks, Cavs
Hawks
Coach Quin Snyder is looking for the Hawks to play with more cohesion in Game 2 vs. the Celtics on Monday.
Atlanta outscored Boston 55-38...
Status of Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo TBD After Loss to Heat
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a back contusion during the Game 1 upset home loss to the Heat on Sunday, and his status moving...
Heat Lose Tyler Herro for 4-6 Weeks
Heat guard Tyler Herro is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after suffering broken fingers on his shooting hand in Sunday's Game 1 upset of...
Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic to Test Free Agency
Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is headed for unrestricted free agency and said he intends to test the market, via Jamal Collier of ESPN.
He added...
Frank Vogel to Interview for Rockets’ Coaching Job a Second Time
Former Lakers coach Frank Vogel interviewed for the Rockets vacancy and will be brought back for another round, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
“I’m told...
Knicks Win ‘Feels Good,’ But They Say Plenty of Work Remains
CLEVELAND -- Power forward Julius Randle got things started and guard Jalen Brunson finished it. In the end, the Knicks emerged with a 101-97...
East Notes: Sixers, James Harden, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets
76ers
Star guard James Harden looked more comfortable in Saturday's Game 1 win over the Nets than he did with the 76ers in the playoffs...
De’Aaron Fox, Kings Beam High to Edge Warriors in Long-Awaited Playoff Return
Coach Mike Brown summed up the Kings' first playoff appearance in 17 years the very second he sat at the postgame podium.
"What a game,"...
Dribbles: Cavs Get Bitter Taste of What Playoff Basketball is All About
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 101-97 home loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Saturday.
1. You...
Clippers’ Paul George Unlikely to Return vs. Suns
Clippers forward Paul George is progressing but unlikely to return from a sprained right knee injury for the first-round series vs. the Suns, per...
