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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.
Kevin Durant, Rockets, Suns, NBA rumors

Kevin Durant On Suns Trading Him To Rockets: ‘They Got What They Wanted And I Got What I Wanted’

It's nothing personal. It's just the business side of basketball. That seemed to be the take of Kevin Durant after learning he had been...
Koby Altman, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Emerged As Wild-Card Suitor In Kevin Durant Trade Talks

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is on his way to the Houston Rockets, but not before a host of others explored a deal. The...
Kevin Durant, Suns, Spurs, NBA

Kevin Durant Informed Of Trade To Rockets While Live On Stage At Fanatics Fest

Kevin Durant is reportedly on his way from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets, and was in the middle of something when the...
NBA forward Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns

Rockets Acquiring Kevin Durant From Suns For Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, No. 10 Pick

The Phoenix Suns have finally made a deal and the Houston Rockets are Kevin Durant's next destination. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Suns are...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA rumors

NBA Rumors: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Suns, Kevin Durant, Timberwolves

Bucks The Bucks remain confident that Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going anywhere, and are turning their attention to building around the two-time MVP this offseason, a...

Pacers Hope To Tap Into 2016 Cavs Magic For Game 7 On Road

Back in 2016, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers did the unthinkable. They overcame a 3-1 Finals deficit against a 73-9 Golden State Warriors...
JJ Redick, Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ Search For Center Ongoing, But Rival Teams Driving Hard Bargain

The Los Angeles Lakers' hunt for a starting center has hit a wall, and much of the league knows exactly why. With their need both...
Mike Brown, Kings, NBA, New York Knicks

Knicks Interview Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins; Cavs’ Johnnie Bryant Apparently Not In Running

The New Knicks have interviewed former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and ex-Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown as part of their ongoing search, while...
Nikola Jokic, NBA, Nuggets, Pacers

Clock Ticking for Nuggets Without Full-Time GM in Place

The NBA Draft is five days away. Free agency follows right behind. The Denver Nuggets? Still without a permanent general manager. It’s not ideal. As the...
Anfernee Simons, Blazers, Magic, NBA rumors, Celtics

Blazers Facing Pivotal Offseason With Key Contracts Looming

The Portland Trail Blazers are a team still building, even if no one quite knows what they’re building toward. They enter the offseason with 10...
Kevin Durant, Suns, De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Rockets

Cavs Not Likely Taking Part In Kevin Durant Trade Talks ‘Now,’ Insider Says

You've heard the hottest of the NBA rumors of this offseason. They center on Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and where he'll end up...
NBA, Isaac Okoro, Cavs, Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs Definitely Involved In Some Trade Talks Centered On Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade

It's time for the NBA draft and free agency, which means the Cavaliers are working the phones. Or at least taking calls.  The names being...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA, Zion Williamson, Pelicans

Opposing Exec Thinks Sale Of Lakers Came At Right Time: ‘LeBron Is On Way Out’

One NBA executive thinks the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers came at a good time. "(LeBron James) doesn't have much more time in this...
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, NBA

Michael Jordan Still Haunted by Bulls’ Breakup After Sixth Title: ‘We Could’ve Won Seven’

Michael Jordan has six championships, six Finals MVPs and the enduring title of arguably the NBA’s greatest. But more than 25 years later, one...

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