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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.
Bryson Graham, Bulls, Pelicans, NBA

Bulls giving Bryson Graham control, eye front office overhaul

The Bulls are taking a swing. Now comes the follow-through. Chicago’s hire of Bryson Graham as head of basketball operations is being viewed as a...
Alfredrick Hughes, Loyola, college basketball, NBA

Loyola Chicago great Alfredrick Hughes dies at 63

Loyola Chicago is mourning the loss of one of the greatest players in program history. Alfredrick Hughes, a former All-American and the school’s all-time leading...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: I can and will play better

Donovan Mitchell isn’t spending much time looking back. After the Cavaliers survived a seven-game series against the Raptors, Mitchell made it clear the focus has...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Joel Embiid questions Mikal Bridges contact after hit to midsection

The Sixers took a loss in Game 1. Joel Embiid took a shot that drew attention. Embiid, who underwent an emergency appendectomy less than a...
Paolo Banchero, Magic, Cade Cunningham, Pistons, NBA

Magic not planning major roster changes despite playoff collapse

The Magic are making a coaching change. The roster, at least for now, is a different story. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Orlando...
Jalen Duren, Pistons, NBA

NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Celtics, Neemias Queta, Mavericks

Pistons The Pistons could have a tricky negotiation ahead with Jalen Duren. A spot on an All-NBA team would make Duren eligible for a Rose Rule...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, LeBron James

NBA Rumors: Cavs, James Harden, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Raptors

Cavaliers The Cavaliers may already have their path mapped out with James Harden. Given their cap and apron situation, Cleveland is expected to explore a new...
NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick, Darvin Ham

Lakers’ JJ Redick praises Thunder, hints at whistle: ‘They don’t foul’

The Lakers know what’s coming. JJ Redick made sure to say it out loud. As Los Angeles gets set to face the Thunder in the...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs-Pistons Game 1 halftime dribbles

Random dribbles following the first half of the Cavs' Game 1 vs. the Pistons on Tuesday in Detroit. Pistons lead, 59-46. 1. I feel as...
NBA, Washington Wizards, Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan made NBA history three times with Wizards, even without playoffs

Michael Jordan’s time with the Wizards doesn’t get much love. No playoffs. Lower efficiency. A version of MJ that didn’t look like the one...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Cavs, Raptors, Ja'Kobe Walter, NBA

Kendrick Perkins: Cavs’ James Harden facing unfair criticism

Kendrick Perkins is pushing back on the way James Harden is being discussed, especially when it comes to Harden with the Cavs. Speaking on the...
Rich Paul, NBA, LeBron James

Rich Paul says Klutch clients face pushback from players over LeBron ties

Rich Paul is shedding light on something that rarely gets said out loud. The Klutch Sports founder said current and former NBA players have steered...
Luka Doncic, Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ Luka Doncic still not close to return, with Thunder looming

The Lakers will open the second round without Luka Doncic, and it may be a while before that changes. Doncic is not close to returning...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs at Pistons, Game 1: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect

So much for catching your breath. The Cavaliers survived a seven-game grind, took care of business at home, and now… right back at it. New...
Devin Booker, Suns, NBA

Suns urged to consider Devin Booker trade, roster reset

The Suns may be coming off a better-than-expected season, but one cap expert believes a bigger reset should be on the table. Yossi Gozlan of...
Tim Connelly, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves interested in extension for Tim Connelly

The Timberwolves would like to keep Tim Connelly around for the long haul. Minnesota has interest in signing its president of basketball operations to a...
Chicago Bulls, logo, NBA

Bulls hire Bryson Graham as EVP of Basketball Operations

The Bulls have their new top basketball executive. Chicago is hiring Hawks senior vice president Bryson Graham as Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, according...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA, Raptors

Rockets could pursue Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid this summer

The Rockets could again be a team to watch on the trade market. Houston has been linked to potential pursuits of Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell,...