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.
Dribbles: Shorthanded Cavs Don’t Seem Like Losers, Despite Fact Warriors Won
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 104-89 home loss to the Warriors on Thursday ...
1. The tweet on my timeline from a Cavs fan read,...
NBA GM Association Will Happen In ‘Fairly Near Future’
NBA general managers have plenty of reasons to want their own association, and as we relayed earlier, it appears they will have one soon.
This...
Sixers’ List Of Acceptable Players In Return For Ben Simmons At About 30
The 76ers don't appear to be loosening their stance on receiving a star player in return for very available guard/forward Ben Simmons, and even...
NBA GMs Forming Association Amid Blazers’ Investigation
We've heard of the players' union and NBA Coaches Association, and now general managers are forming a group of their own.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski and...
Kings’ Tristan Thompson: A Bunch Of ‘My-Bads’ Not Gonna Cut It
Kings center/forward Tristan Thompson was never shy with his opinions on the state of the team while with the Cavaliers -- and it appears...
Zion Williamson Cleared For One-On-One Drills
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been cleared for takeoff -- or at least one-on-one drills.
According to a team release, the former No. 1 overall...
LeBron James Reportedly ’50-50′ To Make Return For Lakers
Lakers star LeBron James said he hopes to return for Friday's road game against the Celtics, though a source told Dave McMenamin of ESPN...
Allen, Markkanen, Mobley And Sexton All Still Out For Cavs
The Cavaliers will continue to be without forward Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocols), center Jarrett Allen (illness), forward/center Evan Mobley (elbow) and guard...
Rudy Gay Available To Make Jazz Debut
Veteran small forward Rudy Gay is available to make his debut for the Jazz on Thursday after signing a three-year contract during the offseason.
The...
Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl Clears Protocol, Available To Play
Spurs center Jakob Poeltl has cleared health and safety protocols and is available to play for Thursday's road game against the Timberwolves, the team...
Lakers’ LeBron James A Gametime Decision Vs. Celtics
Lakers star LeBron James is a game time decision for Friday's road game vs. the Celtics, coach Frank Vogel told reporters, via Dave McMenamin...
Dribbles: Cavs’ Resolve Not Missing, But Bodies Are In Loss To Nets
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers' 109-99 road loss to the Nets on Wednesday ...
1. You don't often feel OK with defeat, no matter in...
Spurs Notes: Popovich, Murray, Johnson, Defense
It's been a rough go of things early for the Spurs, but even forever-intense coach Gregg Popovich is seeing the bright side of things.
“They...
Andrew Wiggins Suddenly Flying High With Warriors
Former No. 1 overall pick and current Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins has been showing improvement as the season progresses, and he says that's...
