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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.
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA

Pelicans With Zion Williamson Becoming Tale Of What Could Have Been

Zion Williamson’s talent has never been in question. When he’s on the floor, he’s a game-changer -- an unstoppable...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Hoops Wire Live: Cavs Wearing Look Of True Contenders And Here’s Why

What's behind the Cavaliers' franchise-record start? Well, not surprisingly, I break it all down on the latest Hoops Wire...
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, NBA

Pacers Going As Tyrese Haliburton Goes, And Right Now, It’s All Too Iffy

Tyrese Haliburton is a guy you expect to be one of the NBA’s most reliable point guards, but right...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

With Two Wins, Both In OT, Sixers’ Issues Run Deeper Than Star Availability

The Philadelphia 76ers are in search of answers, and fast. What looked like a promising NBA season on paper...
Antonio Reeves, NBA, Pelicans, Cavaliers, Cavs

New CBA Rules Leaves Teams Hesitant To Make Trades, As Likes Of Pelicans And Sixers Search For Answers

The NBA season is heating up, but for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans, the outlook...
NBA ball, media

NBA Expansion Could Spark Debate Over Conference Realignment and 1-16 Playoff Seeding

The NBA appears to be inching closer to expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas emerging as the frontrunners to...
Adam Silver, NBA News

Adam Silver Addresses NBA Viewership Dip To Start Season

Television viewership across the NBA has gotten off to a slow start this season, and the league is looking...
Franz Wagner, Magic, Anthony Davis, Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ Foul Shooting, Franz Wagner’s Late-Game Magic End LA Hot Streak

Franz Wagner delivered in the clutch, and the Magic stunned the Lakers with a 119-118 road win on Thursday...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Joel Embiid Says Sixers Can Still Contend, But Right Now, That Feels Like Tallest Of Tasks

Joel Embiid wasn’t ranting. He wasn’t pointing fingers. If anything, the 76ers’ star big man sounded measured -- focused,...
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Tough Season Gets Even Tougher After Paul George Injury News

It’s been a tough week for the Philadelphia 76ers, and now the road gets even rougher. Star forward Paul George...
Wyc Grousbeck, Celtics, NBA

Celtics Owner Wyc Grousbeck Confident in Repeat Chances, Plans to Stay On Amid Sale

The Celtics are riding high, and so is Wyc Grousbeck. Fresh off celebrating the team’s record-setting 18th NBA championship...
Hubie Brown, NBA

Legendary Hubie Brown, 91, To Call Final Game For ESPN This Season

Hubie Brown is stepping away from the microphone, but not without one last moment in the spotlight. The 91-year-old...
Donovan Mitchell, NBA, Cavaliers, Cavs, All-Star

NBA Reportedly Moving To Tournament Format For All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game has long been a showcase of talent and creativity, but let’s face it -- recently,...
Ty Jerome, Cavaliers, Cavs, Pelicans, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Quickly Get Back On Track, Thump Wounded Pelicans Behind Ty Jerome, Jaylon Tyson

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 128-100 home hammer job of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. ... 1....

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