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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.
Will Hardy, Jazz, NBA

Jazz coach Will Hardy blasts team after ugly loss: ‘It looked like a pickup game at Lifetime Fitness’

The Jazz hosted the Grizzlies on Tuesday, entering halftime with a one-point lead, but were outscored 76-38 in the second half, ultimately falling 140-103....
Cole Swider, Pacers, NBA, Heat, Raptors

Raptors sign Cole Swider to 10-day contract

The Toronto Raptors have filled the open spot on their 15-man roster by signing forward Cole Swider to a 10-day contract, the team announced...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs get defensive, stymie Blazers, set franchise mark for road wins

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 122-111 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. ... 1. There wasn't really a time when you thought...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, NBA

Jimmy Butler booed heartily in Miami return; Warriors rocked by Heat

Jimmy Butler returned to Miami and left without a win. Or even a close game. Instead, Butler and the Warriors were routed by his former...
damian lillard

Bucks’ Damian Lillard out indefinitely with blood clot in calf: ‘I’m grateful Bucks acted quickly’

Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard is out indefinitely after it was learned he has a blood clot in his right calf, the team announced. Lillard...
Mark Cuban, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Bill Simmons to Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic trade: ‘This is your fault’

Mark Cuban was the public face of the Dallas Mavericks for the better part of two decades. But despite selling the team in 2023,...
NBA ball, logo

NBA owners expected to vote this week on proposed European league

NBA team owners are expected to vote this week on a proposal to launch a new professional basketball league in Europe, according to Scott...
Wes Wilcox, Cavs, Hawks, Kings, NBA

Kings assistant GM, ex-Cavs front office man Wes Wilcox finalizing deal with Utah

The University of Utah is targeting veteran NBA executive Wes Wilcox to become the school's new men's basketball general manager, sources confirmed to Hoops...
Adam Silver, NBA

NBA anticipating 10 percent increase in salary cap for 2025-26

The NBA has updated its salary cap projection for the 2025-26 season, with the new figure remaining consistent with the league's prior estimate, according...
De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Blazers, NBA

Cavs Notes: Playoff picture, Donovan Mitchell, De’Andre Hunter, road wins

The Cavaliers are finally wrapping up this five-game swing through the Western Conference, and yes, they could sure use a win. It's hard to imagine...
NBA, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler

Clyde Drexler blames Blazers for decision to skip 1990s celebration: ‘They dropped the ball’

The Trail Blazers celebrated the 1990 and '92 teams that made runs to the NBA Finals this past weekend, but legendary shooting guard Clyde...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ defense has been MIA even before LeBron James’ return

You never know what you're gonna get from the Lakers, though you can take a pretty good guess at what you'll see from them...
Anthony Davis, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavs receive glimmer of hope via Anthony Davis return: ‘Never thought about shutting it down’

It has been a challenging stretch for the Dallas Mavericks, who have struggled with injuries, faced limitations due to their hard cap, and seen...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell out for visit to Trail Blazers

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is sitting out for the purpose of rest for Tuesday's road game against the Trail Blazers, per the official NBA...

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