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’ 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...
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 Game 4 loss to 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 to Jimmy Butler.
Fueled by Butler's...
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, they're trying to do something...
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 do it, too.
But Allen...
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 Utah's Game 1 showdown vs....
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 series, courtesy of a 109-103...
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 Clifford are among those expected...
