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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.
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Paul George suspension throws Sixers’ season into uncertainty

The 76ers just took a body blow they didn’t see coming. Veteran forward Paul George has been suspended 25 games without pay for violating the...
Stephen Curry, Warriors, NBA

NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Suns

Warriors Golden State’s night took a familiar turn Friday, and not the good kind. Stephen Curry was ruled out in the second half of the Warriors’...
Draymond Green, Warriors, NBA

Warriors’ Draymond Green says he’s not worried about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Draymond Green isn’t pretending the noise isn’t there. He just isn’t sweating it. With speculation growing around the Warriors’ interest in Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo,...
De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs talking De’Andre Hunter trade with Kings, Lakers

The Cavaliers continue to work the phones as the Thursday trade deadline approaches, and one familiar name keeps popping up. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype,...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Dillon Brooks, Suns

Cavs finally cool off as Suns turn mistakes into a rout

The Cavaliers finally hit a wall. Cleveland opened its five-game Western Conference road trip with a thud, getting run off the floor by the Phoenix...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Cavs Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Evan Mobley, Keon Ellis, De’Andre Hunter, Lonzo Ball

There has been no indication that the Cavaliers are actively preparing an offer for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the idea cannot be fully...
Anthony Davis, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Magic, Tyus Jones, Raptors

Mavericks Rich Paul is pushing back on trade chatter involving Anthony Davis, at least publicly. Responding to a report suggesting he wants Davis moved, Paul labeled...
Lonzo Ball, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Rival exec: ‘Cavs active’ in trade talks ahead of deadline

The Cavaliers appear to be approaching a pivotal stretch, both on the court and behind the scenes. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst,...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors: Bucks, Lakers, Sixers, Raptors

Trade speculation around Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to ripple across the NBA, with several teams loosely connected to the Bucks superstar. Yes, that includes...
NBA, Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo Watch could extend beyond trade deadline

The Bucks may be more open than ever to moving Giannis Antetokounmpo, but do not expect a quick resolution. Around the NBA, the belief is...
Keon Ellis, Kings, NBA

Cavs, Lakers, Pacers among teams linked to Kings’ Keon Ellis

Keon Ellis is emerging as one of the more tossed-around names on the trade market ahead of the February 5 deadline. Marc Stein and Jake...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, draft lottery

76ers Philadelphia has made a habit of ducking the luxury tax in recent seasons. Joel Embiid would like that trend to stop. The Sixers moved Danuel...
Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, NBA

Cavs, NBA revisiting Rocket Arena court after Luka Doncic fall

The Cavaliers and the NBA are set to meet about the raised court at Rocket Arena, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Translation: This...
Darius Garland, De'Andre Hunter, Cavs, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs face trade deadline limits, with second-apron pressure

When it comes to trade season, the Cavaliers are operating with little margin for error. Cleveland carries a franchise record $394 million payroll and is...

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