Sam Amick

Sam Amick is a senior NBA writer for The Athletic. With over two decades of experience covering the Association, Amick has reported for USA Today, Sports Illustrated, AOL FanHouse and the Sacramento Bee. He currently covers the NBA In-Season Tournament and provides in-depth analysis on various teams and players throughout the season. Amick's work often focuses on the Western Conference, particularly the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and Los Angeles Lakers. Additionally, he has covered notable events such as the NBA All-Star Game and playoff series. His writing often highlights team dynamics, coaching strategies, and player performances.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/sam-amick/

78%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

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  • The article says:

Conflicts of Interest

75%

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No current examples available.

Contradictions

62%

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  • [Michael Malone criticized his team for their performance in Game 2 and expressed concern about their season continuing.]
  • Michael Malone expects his team to be ready to go in Game 2 and be more physical and urgent than in the previous game.
  • ][The Nuggets lost Game 1 of the West semifinals and have a history of looking lifeless at the start, which is troubling for Malone.][The Nuggets lost Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals and have a history of looking lifeless at the start, which is troubling for Malone.]

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The East All-Stars intentionally scored more than 200 points at halftime to break a record that was never meant to be broken.

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