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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.
De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs have received trade calls on rotational players

The Cavaliers have received trade inquiries on rotational players. They’re just not biting. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Cleveland has declined at least...
Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Latest on Kenny Atkinson, Cavs rumors

The Cavaliers aren’t happy with where they are. But they’re also not panicking. Despite an uneven start that has already produced nearly as many losses...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

NBA Rumors: Spurs, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz, Pelicans, Saddiq Bey

Spurs The Spurs have been one of the league’s early surprises, opening the season 21-7 and reaching the NBA Cup championship game. Still, league sources who...
Malik Monk, Kings, NBA

Kings looking to trade Malik Monk for youth

The Kings have made guard Malik Monk available in trade talks, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Haynes reported that Monk is among the players...
Draymond Green, Warriors, NBA

NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Cameron Payne, Hawks, N’Faly Dante

Warriors The Warriors got back to even ground Monday night, blowing out Orlando by 23 to climb to 15-15. On the surface, it was exactly...
NBA, betting, gambling, players union

NBA betting limits back in focus as senator eyes federal action

The NBA’s ongoing concerns about sports betting may soon have a federal ally. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz plans to introduce legislation in 2026 aimed at...
Jalen Johnson, Hawks, NBA

Hawks would not move Jalen Johnson in any deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Atlanta Hawks may be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo. They just don’t want to pay that price. According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal, Atlanta has...
NBA, Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets

Pelicans The Pelicans are suddenly on a roll. And yes, it’s still strange to type that. Zion Williamson scored 24 points and took over late, pouring...
De’Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs finally find the range in much-needed win over Hornets

The Cavaliers finally remembered who they are. Or at least who they were not all that long ago. After stumbling through an ugly offensive stretch,...
Dylan Harper, Spurs, NBA

Spurs Notes: Current roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trey Murphy III, Dylan Harper

The entered Monday at second in the Western Conference at 21-7. That alone tells you plenty. What it doesn’t tell you is urgency. League sources...
Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy III, Pelicans, Lakers, Warriors, NBA

Pelicans Rumors: Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, James Borrego

The Pelicans are sitting at 7-22, which puts them squarely in evaluation mode, whether they want to call it that or not. Around the league,...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Kings among teams with trade interest in Cavs’ Darius Garland

The Kings are searching for a point guard again. And one familiar name keeps popping up. According to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal, Sacramento has kept...
Kevin Love, Jazz, Cavaliers, Cavs, Cooper Flagg, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Jazz Rumors: Lauri Markkanen, Kevin Love, Walker Kessler, Will Hardy

The Jazz are living in the gray area that now defines the NBA’s middle class. At 10-17 and buried in the Western Conference standings, Utah...
Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs Rumors: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, De’Andre Hunter, Dean Wade

The Cavaliers are no longer living off last season’s glow. After a 64-win regular season, Cleveland sits at 15–14, seventh in the East and uncomfortably...

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