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.
Concerns Over Player Discipline Played Role In Hornets’ Dismissal Of James Borrego
The Hornets parted ways with coach James Borrego last week and concerns about player discipline, both on and off...
Reggie Miller Slams Nets’ Ben Simmons For Decision To Skip Game 4
NBA legend Reggie Miller was no fan of the news that Ben Simmons supposedly woke up with a sore...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Fined For Criticism Of Officials
The NBA has fined 76ers center Joel Embiid $15,000 for public criticism of the officials, per a statement from...
Grizzlies Coach Taylor Jenkins Fined For ‘Arrogant Officiated’ Comments On Refs
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for his comments on the officials following the...
Heat’s Jimmy Butler Encouraged To Keep Firing Away
The Heat are headed back home, with a 3-1 series lead over the Hawks, and in large part thanks...
Nuggets Win To Trail Series vs. Warriors by ‘Comfortable’ 3-1 Count
Two years ago, the Nuggets came back from a 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference playoffs -- twice.
This year,...
Bucks’ Grayson Allen Rising Despite The Boos, Some From Teammates
Opposing fans aren't the only ones who boo Bucks guard Grayson Allen, forever a basketball villain. His own teammates...
Jazz Brass ‘Surprised and Upset’ By Knicks Exec Worldwide Wes Sitting Courtside
Several members of the Jazz front office are "surprised and upset" that Knicks executive William Wesley sat courtside for...
Kyrie Irving: Nets Haven’t Gelled Like Celtics
Not even a Game in Brooklyn could save the Nets.
Instead, the Celtics took control of Game 3, and the...
Kings Coaching Interviews: Mike D’Antoni, Mike Brown, Mark Jackson, More
The Kings have begun their coaching search and Warriors assistant Mike Brown and former Hornets and Magic coach Steve...
Cavs Aim For Upgrades, With Perimeter Shooter, Backup Point Man in Mind
The Cavaliers are looking to build on their pleasant surprise of a season, which was only derailed because of...
Wizards Star Bradley Beal Cleared To Start Rehab On Left Wrist
Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal has been cleared to begin rehabbing his left wrist injury, as relayed by...
Hornets Announce James Borrego Dismissal, Coaching Search To Start ‘Immediately’
The Hornets have officially announced the dismissal of coach James Borrego via a team statement.
“I want to thank JB...
Ben Simmons: Game 3 Unlikely For Nets Debut; Game 4 Possible
Nets newcomer Ben Simmons says he doesn't think he is likely to make his season debut in Game 3...
