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.
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...
Trae Young Hot, Damian Lillard Not; Hawks Blast Bucks in Milwaukee
While Trae Young really had it going, Damian Lillard couldn't find the range. In fact, Lillard didn't record his...
Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine Aim to ‘Figure Out How to Make It Work’
Three games into the season, and the Bulls are again trying to find something that works.
And it's fair to...
Michael Malone Likes the Energy, as Unbeaten Nuggets Silence Thunder
It's a new season, but the defending champion Nuggets look as good as ever.
Maybe better.
That could be seen on...
Dribbles: Cavs Lite Fight With All Their Might, But Can’t Keep Pace With Indiana
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 125-113 home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
1. It was the...
Grizzlies to Sign Bismack Biyombo
Well, the Grizzlies have searching for inside help, and it appears they have settled on someone -- at least...
Nick Nurse Receives All Cheers in Toronto Return as Sixers Down Raptors
In Toronto, there are plenty of reasons to like Nick Nurse, the former Raptors coach now in his first...
Cavs Hoping Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen Back for Next Week
CLEVELAND -- The hamstring injuries to Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are not considered serious, but in the first...
Pete Nance, Ex-CSU Guard Rob Edwards Among Those on Charge Roster
CLEVELAND -- It's almost time for minor league hoops. More specifically, the Cleveland Charge and the rest of the...
Dribbles: Cavs Lost It, Then Had It Won, Then Their Gain Became Pain in Home Opener
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' toughie of a 108-105 loss to the Thunder in the home opener...
NBA Notes: Sixers, James Harden, Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Wolves
76ers
The Sixers have officially ruled out James Harden for Saturday's road game against the Raptors,...
NBA Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Knicks, Charles Barkley, Rudy Gobert
Knicks
The Knicks fell short of meeting the Jazz's trade demands in 2022 because they didn't view Donovan Mitchell as...
