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.
Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate
The Charlotte Hornets are sitting right in the middle of the Eastern Conference race at 31-31. And the next few weeks could determine whether...
Tough stretch ahead could shape Lakers’ playoff seeding
The Los Angeles Lakers are sitting in a solid spot at 37-24. But the road ahead may determine where they land in the Western...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham nearing 65-game mark for MVP eligibility
The Detroit Pistons have already taken a major step forward this season.
Now, Cade Cunningham may soon check another important box.
According to ESPN’s latest power...
Bulls’ Josh Giddey says rebuild doesn’t have to take years
Things look bleak right now for the Chicago Bulls. But Josh Giddey believes turnarounds can happen faster than people think.
Chicago has dropped 12 of...
Cavs officially sign Olivier Sarr to two-way deal
Now it’s official.
The Cavaliers announced they have signed big man Olivier Sarr to a two-way contract, adding another frontcourt option as the regular season...
Hoops Wire Power Rankings: Spurs stay on top, Cavs rising fast
The latest Hoops Wire power rankings, through games on March 3 ...
1. San Antonio Spurs (44-17)Eleven-game winning streak ended? No problem. The Spurs answered...
Hawks moving forward with ‘Magic City’ night despite player criticism
The Atlanta Hawks are sticking with their plan.
Despite public criticism from NBA players, Atlanta does not intend to cancel its upcoming “Magic City Monday”...
Spurs’ Harrison Barnes misses first game since 2021
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes saw a lengthy games-played streak come to an end Thursday night.
Barnes missed the Spurs’ 131-91 blowout of the...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen after exiting: ‘I’ll be all right’
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen offered words of hope after exiting Tuesday’s 113-109 home win over the Pistons.
”I’ll be all right,” Allen told Tom Withers...
Dribbles: Cavs show some grit, grind past East-leading Pistons
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' scrappy 113-109 home win over the Detroit Pistons.
1. Coming in, you kind of figured the Cavs would...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen exits vs. Pistons with right knee injury
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen left Tuesday's 113-109 home win over the Detroit Pistons with a right knee injury.
Allen appeared to bump knees...
Pistons Notes: Isaiah Stewart, JB Bickerstaff, rotation
CLEVELAND -- Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart returned to the rotation Tuesday after serving a seven-game suspension for his role in a pre-All-Star...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Keon Ellis, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Pacers
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers grabbed headlines at the deadline by acquiring James Harden and Dennis Schröder.
But another addition has quietly turned heads.
Guard Keon Ellis has impressed...
Cavs signing Olivier Sarr to two-way deal, waiving Darius Brown II
The Cavaliers are adding frontcourt depth to the deep reserve.
Per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Cavs agreed to a two-way contract with big man Olivier...
