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.
Deandre Ayton Snags Career-High 23 Rebounds in Blazers’ First Win
Deandre Ayton has come under fire for his early showing with the Trail Blazers, and both he and the...
Cavs Not About to Downplay Rematch With Knicks: ‘It’s a Big Game for Us’
AKRON, Ohio -- Without a doubt, losing to the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs took a...
Knicks Expected to be at Full Strength vs. Short-Handed Cavs
AKRON, Ohio -- While the Cavaliers can't seem to catch a break (but they sure have caught some strains...
Cavs’ Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen Out Again; Donovan Mitchell Questionable
AKRON, Ohio -- Well, this is no way to go into a playoff rematch with the Knicks.
But the Cavaliers...
De’Aaron Fox to Miss Time After Fighting Through Sprain in Kings’ Win: ‘He’s a Warrior’
Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox lit up the Lakers for 37 points in an overtime win Sunday, but it...
Mike Breen Agrees on ESPN Contract Extension Through 2026-27
ESPN NBA play-by-play man Mike Breen has agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 season, per Andrew Marchand...
Cavs to Debut In-Season Tournament Court
The NBA has revealed all 30 courts for the debut of the In-Season Tournament, and yes, that includes the...
NBA Reveals In-Season Tournament Courts for All 30 Teams
The NBA will be using full-colored courts for all 30 teams during the inaugural In-Season Tournament, which tips off...
Knicks Exercise Option on Quentin Grimes
The Knicks have exercised their contract option on shooting guard Quentin Grimes, as relayed by Stefan Bondy of the...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen Practice; Darius Garland Does Not
AKRON, Ohio -- Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and center Jarrett Allen practiced fully on Monday, though point guard Darius...
James Harden Set to Return to Sixers Practice
It's been a while, but it sounds as if James Harden will return to practice with the 76ers on...
Joel Embiid: Not Awkward Having James Harden Watch Sixers’ Win From Bench
It was the type of home-opener the 76ers surely dreamed about: Joel Embiid dominating and James Harden ... well,...
Bucks’ Damian Lillard on Six Points, Six Turnovers vs. Hawks: ‘Just a Tough Game’
Damian Lillard wasn't nearly as good in his second game as a member of the Bucks as he was...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Says Approach the Same After 2-of-16 Showing vs. Nuggets
If there's one star in the NBA who doesn't get too riled up, it's Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
So it...
