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.
Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, East finals
Nothing has come easy for the Cavaliers. Seven games in Round 1. Seven more in Round 2. Physical teams. Real pressure. No shortcuts.
They’re not...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: Just one step closer to our goal
It took a while. Longer than Donovan Mitchell wanted. Longer than the Cavaliers expected.
But it finally happened.
Mitchell delivered 26 points, eight assists and six...
Pelicans announce hiring of Jamahl Mosley as head coach
The New Orleans Pelicans have their guy.
They officially hired Jamahl Mosley as head coach, confirming earlier reporting that the deal is for five years,...
Terry Stotts interested in Blazers return as coaching search expands
Terry Stotts wants back in Portland. And he’s not being shy about it.
Stotts recently told longtime Oregon writer Dwight Jaynes that he’d welcome another...
Bob Myers expected to have major say in Sixers’ front office hire
The Sixers’ front office search may not be as hands-off as advertised.
Bob Myers said the team’s next head of basketball operations will have “a...
Dribbles: Cavs finally looked like the team they believe they are
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 125-94 Game 7 road walloping of the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
1. Well, that sure was unexpected. Maybe not to...
Cavs finally break through as core delivers in defining Game 7
It took four years, a major trade and one final test on the road.
But the breakthrough finally came Sunday night in Detroit, where the...
Cavs pummel Pistons in complete performance, advance to East finals
The Cavaliers didn’t just win Game 7. They took it.
Cleveland blew out Detroit, 125-94, on the road to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for...
Cavs, LeBron James have mutual interest in potential reunion
The idea isn’t going away, and now, it may have a little more substance.
According to NBA insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, there is “mutual...
Nuggets face costly crossroads as roster decisions loom
The Nuggets may have a roster problem. Not because of talent. Because of money.
Denver already has roughly $213.8 million committed to 10 players next...
NBA considering televising draft lottery drawing under new proposal
The NBA lottery might finally come out of the shadows.
As part of the league’s proposed “3-2-1” reform plan, there’s growing momentum to televise the...
NBA expected to approve ‘3-2-1’ lottery reform plan
The NBA appears ready to move forward with major lottery changes.
Despite pushback from some corners, the league’s Board of Governors is expected to approve...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expected to win second straight MVP
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to do it again.
Multiple sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that Gilgeous-Alexander will win his second consecutive Most Valuable...
Cavs expected to re-sign James Harden, but Game 7 could shape most everything
This is bigger than one contract.
Yes, the Cavaliers are expected to re-sign James Harden this offseason, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.
That plan has likely...
