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.
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...
Dribbles: Cavs just haven’t looked the same lately; let’s hope it doesn’t matter
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 133-122 road loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. ...
1. I haven't loved what I've seen from the Cavaliers...
Cavs and their fans seem to be just counting days until playoffs
The Cavaliers still have nine games to go before the postseason but it's sometimes easy to wonder if they realize that. Actually, they are...
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,...
