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’ Kenny Atkinson: 60 wins was never the goal but it sure is nice
CLEVELAND -- For the third time, yes, the Cavaliers have won 60 games in a season.
That's not the end game here, of course. But...
Knicks rally by Blazers to clinch playoff spot, as Jalen Brunson resumes court work
The New York Knicks continued to stay afloat without their star point guard Jalen Brunson, thanks to strong performances from OG Anunoby and Mikal...
Dribbles: Cavs resemble themselves again in topping Clippers, hitting win No. 60
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 127-122 home over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. ...
1. The Cavaliers needed a game like...
Knicks legend Walt Frazier turns 80: ‘I still try to work out three, four days a week’
Walt Frazier turned 80 years old on Sunday, but it's safe to say he doesn't look a day over 65. Some might tell you...
Grizzlies’ Zach Edey admits ‘it’s been an up-and-down’ kind of season
It's been a couple of days of drama for the Memphis Grizzlies, not ideal for this time of the season. You know, with there...
Cleveland State coach Daniyal Robinson headed to North Texas
Cleveland State coach Daniyal Robinson is leaving the program to become the head coach at North Texas, according to NCAA insider Jon Rothstein of...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant on Taylor Jenkins dismissal: ‘It’s tough for me’
The decision to fire ex-coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games left in the season shocked the entire NBA. That included the Grizzlies themselves.
For starters,...
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. at first thought Taylor Jenkins firing was fake news
Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is among the best in the NBA at what he does, but like all of us, sometimes he's...
Cavs’ Ty Jerome to miss third straight game with bothersome knee
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson indicated that Ty Jerome's knee issue doesn't appear to be anything serious, but Jerome is missing his third straight game...
Grizzlies could eye bigger changes, but Ja Morant trade market may be modest
The Grizzlies are all the rage lately, and perhaps not in a good way, following the stunning parting of ways with coach Taylor Jenkins...
Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players not consulted on Taylor Jenkins firing: ‘My decision alone’
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman didn't go into great detail about why ex-coach Taylor Jenkins was fired with just nine games remaining and playoff...
Kevin Love on Cooper Flagg oddly drawing comparison: ‘If he stays healthy he’ll have a far better career’
Somehow, the amazing career of former NBA champion and current Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love was mentioned when people were talking about the...
Former Grizzlies assistant Scoonie Penn on Taylor Jenkins: ‘I learned so much from him’
Former Memphis Grizzlies assistant James "Scoonie" Penn suggested he was as surprised as everyone else at the sudden parting of ways with head coach...
Grizzlies players ‘shocked’ by parting of ways with Taylor Jenkins
The Memphis Grizzlies made an inexplicable coaching change on Friday, firing Taylor Jenkins after six seasons. With nine games left, the team continues to...
