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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.
Dean Wade, Cavaliers, Cavs, Aaron Wiggins, Thunder, NBA

NBA trade candidates for all 30 teams

For the most part, this is pure speculation. But hey, that's what the NBA offseason is for. It's a look at who is where...
Coby White, Bulls, NBA

Bulls turning away trade offers for Coby White

The Bulls have fielded multiple trade inquiries for guard Coby White this offseason, but there is no indication they plan to move him as...
Haywood Highsmith, Heat, NBA, Nets

Nets acquiring Haywood Highsmith in trade with Heat

The Nets are acquiring forward Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round NBA draft pick from the Heat in exchange for a 2026 second-rounder, per...
NBA, betting, gambling, players union

NBA, players’ union back stricter limits on prop bets amid gambling probe

With three players connected to a federal gambling investigation, the NBA and its players’ association said this week they support tighter restrictions on certain...
NBA TV microphone logo

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....

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