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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.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks, Pacers, NBA

Knicks Keep Everyone Guessing, And That Seems To Be The Way They Like It

Just when you think the New York Knicks are out, they pull you back in. Lose some that they should win. Win a few that...
LeBron James, Kevin Love, JR Smith, Cavaliers, 2016, NBA

NBA Teams That Have Overcome 3-1 Playoff Deficits

Only a select group of NBA teams have managed to claw back from the brink after trailing 3-1 in a playoff series. It’s rare...
David Adelman, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets’ David Adelman Emphasizing Conditioning, Cohesion And Fresh Start

Already, things are different in Denver. Jamal Murray stood in the back of the room, Julian Strawther took a seat up front, and the...
Myles Turner, Pacers, Knicks, NBA, Timberwolves

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Offseason, Thunder, Pacers, Myles Turner

Timberwolves The Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference finals two straight seasons. That says something about the team's direction. So too, perhaps, does the fact that...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves Face Pressing Offseason Questions After Second Straight West Finals Exit

On one hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves overachieved. No one expected them to reach the Western Conference finals for two straight years. But after being manhandled...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder, Timberwolves, NBA

Thunder Second-Youngest Team To Reach Finals In Last 70 Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't just reach the Finals after walloping the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday....
Kevin Durant, Suns, NBA

NBA Team Executive: ‘There’s Going To Be A Lot Of Movement This Summer’

If you're hoping that the NBA landscape could shake up this offseason, well, apparently you're in for a treat. "It’s gonna be a crazy summer,"...
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Knicks, East Finals, Sixers, Draft

Bucks The Bucks should shoot down any idea of trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, wrote Rob Peterson of The Athletic. After all, it didn't go so well for...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, Kevin Durant, Suns, NBA

NBA Draft Week Likely To Be Most Impactful Of Summer For Potential Major Trades

Giannis Antetokounmpo? Kevin Durant? To be traded this offseason? Well, this is the NBA, and all is possible. That much we already know. So if...
Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA

Source: Cavs Not Interested In Signing Chris Paul

CLEVELAND — It’s possible the Cleveland Cavaliers will have a vacancy at backup point guard, with Ty Jerome about to enter free agency. Just don’t...
Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott

Cavs Assistant Jordan Ott Viewed As Possible Finalist For Suns Coaching Job

Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott is considered a "name to watch" in the Suns' search for a head coach, per Marc Stein of The...
Clifford Omoruyi , Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Bring In Alabama Draft Prospect Cliff Omoruyi For Workout

With the season reaching an unceremonious end, the Cavaliers are focused on the next chapter. And for now, that starts with next month's NBA...
Russell Westbrook, Nuggets, Timberwolves, NBA, Knicks

Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook Undergoing Surgery On Broken Hand; Future Murky

Nuggets veteran and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is undergoing surgery on his right hand to repair a pair of breaks, he announced in...
Chris Paul, Spurs, NBA

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jrue Holiday, Hawks, Draft, Blazers, Chris Paul

Celtics The Celtics may need to "dip into their draft asset pool" to unload the contracts of either Jrue Holiday or Kristaps Porzingis, according to...

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