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.
Shaquille O’Neal: Lakers Need To Gut Roster
Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal said the Lakers need to keep LeBron James and Anthony Davis for next season -- and that's it.
In...
Back Issue Likely To Keep Nets’ Ben Simmons Out Of Entire Postseason
Nets newcomer Ben Simmons is likely to miss the entire postseason with a herniated disc in his lower spine, as relayed by Brian Lewis...
Hawks Sign Chaundee Brown To Two-Way Contract
The Hawks have signed shooting guard Chaundee Brown to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Brown, 23, is 6-foot-5 and has...
Dribbles: For Cavs, Regular-Season Finale is Everything
AKRON, Ohio -- Random dribbles as the Cavaliers prepare for their final game of the regular, Sunday at home vs. the defending NBA champion...
Trail Blazers Opt Not To Re-Sign Reggie Perry
The Trail Blazers have opted not to re-sign forward/center Reggie Perry following the expiration of his 10-day contract, per the RealGM transactions log.
Perry, 22,...
Lakers Convert Wenyen Gabriel Contract To Standard Deal
The Lakers converted the two-way contract of power forward Wenyen Gabriel to a standard deal, the team announced in a press release.
Gabriel, 25, is...
HBO Renews 1980s Lakers Series ‘Winning Time’ For Second Season
HBO has renewed the series on the 1980s Showtime Lakers, "Winning Time," for a second season, as relayed by Rick Porter of the Hollywood...
Report: Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Al Horford Ineligible For Games In Toronto
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and center Al Horford are unvaccinated and would therefore be ineligible for potential playoff games in Toronto, according to Chris...
Rockets’ John Wall Expected To Exercise Option, Likely Open To Buyout
Rockets point guard John Wall is expected to exercise his $47.4 million player option this summer after missing the entire season, per Michael Scotto...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Closing In On Return
Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant is nearing a return from a knee injury, and could play in one of the team's final two...
Bucks Sign Rayjon Tucker To Fill Out Playoff Roster
The Bucks have signed guard Rayjon Tucker, the team announced in a press release.
Tucker, 24, is 6-foot-3 and most recently been playing for the...
LeBron James To Miss Final Two Games, Lakers Say
Lakers star LeBron James will miss the season's final two games with the sprained ankle that has sidelined him for several already, the team...
Mavs Opt Not To Keep Brandon Knight
The Mavericks have opted not to sign point guard Brandon Knight following the expiration of his second 10-day contract, according to the RealGM transactions...
Video: Talkin’ Cavs Play-In Tourney Hopes, Dreams And Reality
Well, it's officially crunch time for the Cavaliers. Actually, it's been crunch time for about a month.
The Cavs haven't responded all that well. But...
