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.
Grizzlies to name Tuomas Iisalo interim coach after Taylor Jenkins dismissal
The Grizzlies are naming assistant Tuomas Iisalo as interim coach after the stunning dismissal of head coach Taylor Jenkins, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Why...
Grizzlies have some serious explaining to do after firing Taylor Jenkins
Nine games left. A fourth-place tie in the Western Conference standings. Three-and-a-half games out of second. And the Memphis Grizzlies have fired their coach.
What...
Dribbles: Cavs, Jarrett Allen don’t let weariness drag them down, dunk on Spurs when it counts
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 124-116 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. ...
1. For a long time, this was...
Cavs’ Dean Wade, dubbed ‘The White Blanket,’ receives love for underrated intangibles
CLEVELAND -- When it comes to the Cavaliers, you usually hear about the Core Four, and you know their names.
Donovan Mitchell. Darius Garland. Evan...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: This time of year less about strategy, more about conserving energy
CLEVELAND -- Without a doubt, the Cavaliers' recent trip out West fits into the category of "brutal."
Five games. Ten days. Four opponents fighting for...
Jay Bilas insists that, no, transfer portal isn’t negatively impacting March Madness
The lack of upsets during the first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament has been a significant talking point, with some expressing disappointment over...
NBA Notes: Sixers, lottery positioning, Tyrese Maxey, Celtics, Knicks, injury woes
76ers
The 76ers are fighting to retain a top-six selection in the upcoming NBA Draft to avoid sending their first-round pick to the Thunder. That...
Cavs’ Evan Mobley out, Ty Jerome questionable vs. Spurs
The Cavaliers are continuing their fairly wise trend of resting players during regular-season games as they head toward the playoffs.
This time, it will again...
LeBron James after tip-in saves Lakers vs. Pacers: I can always do other things to help us win
LeBron James proved why he remains one of the NBA's most clutch performers, saving the day for the Lakers in a 120-119 road win...
UConn coach Dan Hurley apologizes for tunnel outburst
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley expressed regret over his profane remarks about officiating following the Huskies' NCAA tournament loss to Florida on Sunday,...
Bulls’ Lonzo Ball aiming to return before end of season
Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, sidelined since Feb. 28 with a sprained right wrist, remains out but is aiming for a return before the...
Cavs’ Evan Mobley receives strong support from teammates for Defensive Player of Year
Warriors forward Draymond Green’s recent push for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) has moved him into the frontrunner spot for the honor, overtaking...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Rockets
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers set the franchise mark for road wins with Tuesday's victory at Portland, which took place without Donovan Mitchell. In fact, they've won...
LeBron James remains up in air on retirement: ‘I will be able to tell’
LeBron James hit the big 4-0 in December but that doesn't mean the Lakers star is ready for the NBA rocking chair. Far from...
