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 NBA Player Adreian Payne Fatally Shot In Florida; Suspect Apprehended
Former Michigan State and Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Adreian Payne, 31, was shot and killed in Orlando, Florida, early Monday morning, according to local...
Mavs Expected To Hold On To Knicks Target Jalen Brunson
While trade rumors have centered around Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson, particularly as they relate to the Knicks, it appears Dallas is determined to keep...
Phil Jackson Expected To Have Significant Voice In Lakers’ Coaching Search
Phil Jackson is back with the Lakers, but solely in an advisory role, and that role is not expected to change.
In other words, Jackson...
Mike Brown, Hired As Kings Coach, To Stay With Warriors Until End Of Playoffs
Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown will remain with the Warriors until their playoff run concludes, whenever that may be, as relayed by Jason Anderson...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Wins NBA MVP In Back-To-Back Seasons
For the second straight season, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been named NBA MVP, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Jokic is the second straight back-to-back...
Ed O’Neill, Laurence Fishburne To Star In FX Series On Ex-Clippers Owner Donald Sterling
Actor Ed O'Neill of "Married ... with Children" fame is set to portray former Clippers owner Donald Sterling in an upcoming FX series entitled,...
Agent: Mike Brown Ready To Lead Kings If Offered Coaching Job
Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown is prepared to take the Kings' head-coaching job if offered, agent Warren LeGarie said, via Jason Anderson of the...
Robert Covington, Clippers Agree To Two-Year Contract Extension
Veteran forward Robert Covington and the Clippers have agreed to a two-year, $24 million contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Covington was acquired from...
Ex-Lakers Coach, New Advisor Phil Jackson Has Been A Fan Of Russell Westbrook
Legendary coach Phil Jackson is back in the fold, serving in an advisory role with the Lakers, and he has been a fan of...
Joel Embiid Clears Concussion Protocol, 76ers Upgrade To ‘Doubtful’
All-Star center Joel Embiid has been upgraded by the 76ers to doubtful for Game 3 vs. the Heat, scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia.
Embiid was...
Nets’ Ben Simmons Undergoes Surgery, Likely Out Three Weeks Before Starting Rehab
As expected, Nets newcomer Ben Simmons underwent back surgery on Thursday and is expected to be out three weeks before beginning rehab, as relayed...
Lakers Request To Interview Raptors Assistant Adrian Griffin
The Lakers may not be able to land the Raptors' Nick Nurse as their next head coach, but they are at least seeing what...
Hawks GM Travis Schlenk: We’re Looking For Upgrades
The Hawks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals last year. This year, they couldn't get out of the first round.
So it's no surprise they...
Celtics Confident In Ability To Slow Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Celtics are trying to do the impossible in the first-round series vs. the Bucks, and that would be to stop superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo....
