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.
Jay Wright Leaves Door Open On Coaching In NBA
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright retired last week, but apparently, he only retired from college coaching.
After all, Wright admitted he would listen if the...
Magic Johnson Comes To Jerry West’s Defense Over HBO Series ‘Winning Time’
Hall of Famer Magic Johnson came to the defense of fellow legend Jerry West and how West is portrayed in the HBO series "Winning...
Rival Execs Blast Ben Simmons, Wonder When He’ll Actually Play For Nets
Opposing NBA scouts and executives have taken Ben Simmons to task and questioned his desire after he failed to play a single game for...
Goran Dragic On Possible Nets Return: ‘Tough To Say Right Now’
Nets point guard Goran Dragic clearly found a new home, a place that wanted him and he enjoyed, in Brooklyn.
But Dragic will be an...
Kyrie Irving Says He Will Re-Sign With Nets
Nets star Kyrie Irving has a player option on his contract, but says he has no intention of leaving Brooklyn. The option makes him...
Kevin Durant Supports Idea Of Steve Nash Returning As Nets Coach
Nets star Kevin Durant didn't mince words when asked if he thinks Steve Nash deserved another season as coach.
"Come on, man. Yeah," Durant told...
Ten Nets Eligible For Free Agency: Full List
Ten members of the Nets will be eligible for free agency this summer, though some are expected to re-sign or pick up their player...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant After Winning Most Improved Player: MVP Next On My List
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been named the NBA's Most Improved Player but doesn't intend to stop there.
"Well, I’m not a finalist for...
Ben Simmons, Rich Paul Meet With Nets Front Officie
Nets newcomer Ben Simmons and agent Rich Paul met with Nets GM Sean Marks to discuss a plan to get Simmons back on the...
Teams Ask NBA To Make Play-In Tourney Stricter For Nos. 9 And 10 Seeds
Several teams have asked the NBA to consider changes to qualifying for the Nos. 9 and 10 seeds, per Marc Stein of the Stein...
Steve Nash’s Job Safe Despite Nets’ Disappointing Season
While the Nets have so far been among the NBA's biggest disappointments, it doesn't appear as if coach Steve Nash is in any danger...
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 the floor, were among the...
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 back and would miss Game...
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 the league.
Embiid made his comments...
