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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Paul George, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

Sixers Plummet To Last In East, As Paul George Exits After Reinjuring Knee

In a season already plagued by disappointment, the 76ers suffered yet another blow Wednesday night, falling to the Grizzlies...
Ty Jerome, Cavaliers, Cavs, Pelicans, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Quickly Get Back On Track, Thump Wounded Pelicans Behind Ty Jerome, Jaylon Tyson

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 128-100 home hammer job of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. ... 1....
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, NBA, Grizzlies

Grizzlies, Surprisingly, Finding Ways To Make It Work Without Ja Morant

The Grizzlies continue to navigate the season without Ja Morant, who remains week-to-week with a hip injury. It’s no...
Franz Wagner, Magic, NBA

Magic Locking Down Opponents As Franz Wagner Shines, Showing Again They’re No Pushovers

The Magic aren’t just showing signs of life -- they’re showing signs of purpose. In a league where teams...
NBA, Houston Rockets, Ime Udoka, Alperen Sengun

Rockets’ Hot Start Signals They’re The Real Deal

The Rockets at 10-5? That’s no accident. This is a young team that’s been quietly putting the pieces together,...
NBA Wilson Ball

Available 2024 NBA Free Agent List

Here is the Hoops Wire running list of available 2024-25 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Darius Garland Joins List Of Five Others To Miss Wednesday’s Game

The Cavaliers won't be as shorthanded as the New Orleans Pelicans for their matchup in Cleveland on Wednesday night....
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Look To Bounce Back From First Loss, Host Wounded Pelicans

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. ... 1. Well,...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Rolling, But Still Looking To Find Another Gear Amid Streak

Are the Lakers worth the hype? It's easy to wonder. At the very least, they find themselves in an...
Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Pelicans, NBA

Pelicans Sliding Into Deep Early Hole As Result Of Injuries And Underperformance

CLEVELAND -- The New Orleans Pelicans, once touted as a team on the rise in the Western Conference, have...
Luke Doncic, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavs’ Latest Victory Shows Again They’re Finding Their Footing

The Mavericks didn’t just show up for their NBA Cup matchup against the undermanned Pelicans on Tuesday night --...
Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, Celtics, Al Horford, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Suffer A Loss, Finally, But Refuse To Go Down Without A Fight vs. Champs

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 120-117 road loss to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday....
Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Takes Some Blame After First Loss Of Season: ‘It’s Game Plan, Too’

It's finally arrived -- the Cavaliers' first loss of the season, courtesy of a 1220-117 road setback against the...
Cam Thomas, Nets, NBA

Nets Exploring Trade Options, Including Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, and More

The Nets have exceeded expectations early this season, competing at a high level despite not being viewed as contenders....

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