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Sam Amico

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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.
NBA, Lakers, Luka Dončić

Rumor: Lakers’ Luka Dončić Has Lost 30 Pounds Since Last Summer

NBA star Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers has lost 30 pounds since last summer, according to DallasHoopsJournal.com. Dončić, who is playing for Slovenia...
Chris Chiozza, NBA, Nets

International Notes: Chris Chiozza, Devontae Cacok, Kenneth Faried

NBA free agent point guard Chris Chiozza has signed with Turkish club Karşıyaka Basket for the 2025-26 season, the team announced on Instagram, via...
Marcus Morris, Cavaliers, NBA

Charges Against Marcus Morris Dropped After Casino Debts Repaid

Fraud and theft charges against veteran NBA forward Marcus Morris have been dismissed after he repaid debts owed to two Las Vegas casinos, per...
LeBron James, Lakers, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Exec Can See Cavaliers ‘Going Hard’ After LeBron James Next Summer If They Don’t Win 2026 Title

If the Cavaliers fall short of the 2026 championship, one NBA executive believes they could make a serious push to bring LeBron James back...
Micah Potter, Jazz, NBA, Spurs

Spurs Sign Micah Potter, Adam Flagler to Camp Contracts

The Spurs have added a pair of training camp players, signing free agent big man Micah Potter and guard Adam Flagler, per the NBA...
Darryn Peterson, NBA Draft

NBA Draft: 2026 Way-Too-Early Projections

Yes, it is way too early. But we do not care. NBA front offices have already been watching these guys for years, so we...
LeBron James, Lakers, Stephen Curry, Warriors, NBA

Thunder, Rockets, Lakers, Warriors Scheduled for Opening Night

The NBA will open its 2025-26 season on October 21 with two Western Conference matchups, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The night begins with the...
NBA, Cavs, Cavaliers, Knicks, Donovan Mitchell

Cavs Tip Off NBA Christmas Games With Visit to Knicks

Some will tell you the Cavaliers and Knicks, in any order, are favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. At least,...
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, NBA

Trae Young’s Max Extension Remains Uncertain as Hawks Look Ahead to Season

Luka Doncic and De'Aaron Fox recently locked in max-salary contract extensions with their teams. Meanwhile, Hawks star Trae Young, who has been eligible for...
Wilt Chamberlain, Cavaliers, NBA

Wilt Chamberlain Almost Joined Cavaliers in 1979, But the Contract Blew Away and That Was That

In February 1997, Wilt Chamberlain, then 60 years old, was one of the legendary figures honored during NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, celebrating the...
NBA, Maxwell Lewis, Lakers, Nets

Former Lakers, Nets Forward Maxwell Lewis Signs With Turkish Club

Former NBA second-round pick Maxwell Lewis has signed with Tofaş in Turkey, the team announced. Lewis, the 40th overall pick in the 2023 draft out...
Cam Thomas of the Nets brings the ball upcourt. NBA

Cam Thomas, Quentin Grimes Could Sign Qualifying Offers

NBA restricted free agency has moved slowly for Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Thomas and Quentin Grimes, with none of the four reaching deals...
Mikal Bridges, Knicks, NBA

New Knicks Coach Mike Brown Could Unlock More From Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns

A coaching change in New York might mean more production from Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns in their second year with the Knicks, as...
Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics, NBA

Celtics Announce Contract Extension for Coach Joe Mazzulla: ‘A Gifted Leader’

The Celtics have locked in their head coach for the long term, announcing Friday that Joe Mazzulla has signed a multiyear deal with the...

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