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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.
Brandon Ingram, Pelicans, Jazz, NBA

Pelicans Stuck in Neutral: What’s Next for Brandon Ingram?

Let’s break this down, folks. The trade buzz surrounding Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram might sound spicy, but the reality?...
James Wiseman, Pacers, NBA

NBA Cap Hits, Exhibit 9s, and Non-Guaranteed Contracts: Teams Walk a Financial Tightrope

The NBA salary rules are complex, and nothing illustrates that better than how teams handle non-guaranteed contracts and Exhibit...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Ride Evan Mobley’s Super, Duper Showing To Buzz By Pesky Hornets

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 116-102 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. ... 1. It wasn't the...
Trae Young, Hawks, NBA

Hawks Flying High, Win Sixth Straight, As Trae Young Delivers OT Dagger To Sink Lakers

The Hawks are heating up, folks. Trae Young’s clutch 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime capped off a...
Caris LeVert, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Russell Westbrook, Nuggets

Cavs Draining Threes At Record Pace, And Therefore, Reigning Supreme

The Cavaliers are on a roll, folks. A 20-3 start, tied for the fastest in franchise history, and they’re...
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Scouts, Execs On Paul George And 76ers: There’s Still Time

The 76ers brought in Paul George for moments like this, but so far, it’s been more about surviving than...
Julius Randle, Timberwolves, Wolves, NBA, Raptors

Timberwolves Not Wearing Look Of Contender, Meaning More Changes Could Be On Way

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered this season swinging for the fences, but so far, it feels more like a foul...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Looking To Find Some Fight Before Season Totally Unravels

The Lakers hit rock bottom on Wednesday. A 41-point drubbing at the hands of the Miami Heat wasn’t just...
Bill Walton, Trail Blazers, Cavaliers

NBA History: 1976-77 Season Was Wild Ride, From ABA Merger To ‘Blazermania’

The 1976-77 NBA season was the moment pro basketball decided to shake things up, blend in some chaos, and...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, Nuggets, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs’ Balance, Depth, Marksmanship On Full Display In Dismantling Nuggets

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 126-114 home victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. ... 1. Ladies and...
Cooper Flagg, Duke, NBA Draft

NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg Still Top Prospect, But Ace Bailey, Others Have Time To Make Case

Duke freshman forward Cooper Flagg has the No. 1 spot in the 2025 NBA Draft locked up. For now,...
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN, NBA

Adrian Wojnarowski Reflects On Life, Legacy After Cancer Diagnosis

Adrian Wojnarowski -- “Woj” to NBA fans everywhere -- dropped one of the biggest scoops of his career this...
Scoot Henderson, Trail Blazers, NBA

Trail Blazers Still Looking To Solve Point Guard Puzzle

The 2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers are young, fun, and full of potential. With 95% of the roster under 27,...
James Wiseman, Pacers, NBA

Pacers, Hornets Granted Disabled-Player Exceptions

The injury bug has bitten hard, and the league is responding. Both the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers have...

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