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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.
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Is NBA TV a goner? Uncertainty surrounds league’s cable channel

There are exactly zero games scheduled for NBA TV for the 2025-26 season. That means it is likely to carry zero playoff games. That...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers still unsure if Joel Embiid will be cleared when camp opens

With NBA training camps about six weeks away, the 76ers still cannot say for sure if Joel Embiid will be ready to go. Coach Nick...
Kris Dunn, Clippers, NBA

Clippers to hold six bobblehead nights this season. Yes, six.

The Clippers are this season's host for the NBA All-Star game, but they've somehow turned that into a secondary act. Their main events will be...
Rocky, Nuggets, mascot, NBA

Nuggets mascot Rocky sues team, citing disability discrimination

Rocky the Mountain Lion is back in the headlines, though this time it has nothing to do with high-flying dunks or entertaining NBA fans. Drake...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, Celtics, NBA

Cavs’ 2025-26 schedule loaded with national games, holiday matchups

The Cavaliers are headed for more prime-time basketball -- and plenty of it. That's just what happens when you're considered a bona fide NBA...
Kai Jones, Clippers, Heat, NBA

Heat working out Kai Jones, but is he a fit?

NBA free agent center Kai Jones is working out for the Heat this week, but a roster spot may be a long shot. As Ira...
NBA star Kevin Durant

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Suns, Pistons, Javonte Green

Kevin Durant is the Rockets’ best player, but not their top priority, according Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Speaking on NBA Today, MacMahon said there’s no...
Bones Hyland, NBA, Timberwolves

Timberwolves exploring adding guard; Bones Hyland the frontrunner?

The Timberwolves may open the 2025-26 season with 14 players on standard NBA contracts, largely due to their proximity to the second tax apron,...
Amir Coffey, Clippers, Bucks

Bucks signing Amir Coffey to training camp deal

The Bucks are bringing in veteran wing Amir Coffey on a one-year, non-guaranteed training camp deal, according to NBA insiders Shams Charania of ESPN...
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics, NBA

NBA 2025-26 team-by-team schedules

The NBA has released its full 2025-26 regular season schedule, setting the stage for the league’s 80th campaign. Opening night is set for Tuesday, Oct....
NBA, Pat Riley, Miami Heat, LeBron James

Lakers to unveil Pat Riley statue during matchup with rival Celtics

The Lakers will honor Pat Riley with a statue that will be unveiled on February 22 when they host the rival Celtics, according to...
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

NBA unveils complete 2025-26 schedule and broadcast lineup

The NBA has released the full 2025-26 regular season schedule, including national broadcast and streaming details for ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Prime Video. The 80th NBA...
NBA, Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers very well could be done making moves this offseason

The Lakers look like they’re standing pat. They’ve made their summer moves — adding Jake LaRavia, Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart — and for now,...
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James once again fuels Lakers exit speculation

LeBron James may have been hinting at his future, or again just stirring the pot. Or maybe he was just making an innocent post...

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