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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.
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, NBA

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, 76ers, Nets, Drew Timme

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is making good progress in his recovery from a torn ACL and is ahead of schedule, according to general manager...
Jonas Valanciunas, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets Giving No Indication They Will Buy Out Jonas Valanciunas

Jonas Valanciunas appears to be staying put. Despite receiving what has been described as a significant offer from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, the veteran center...
Josh Okogie, Hornets, NBA, Rockets

Hornets Waive Josh Okogie, More Roster Moves Likely

The Charlotte Hornets have waived wing Josh Okogie, clearing his non-guaranteed salary off the books ahead of a key offseason roster squeeze, according to...
Utah Stars, Jazz, NBA

Jazz G League Franchise Paying Homage To Utah Stars Of ABA Fame

The Salt Lake City Stars are paying tribute to Utah’s basketball history with a new uniform that will ring up memories of the Utah...
Al Horford, Celtics, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Latest On Al Horford, Warriors

Veteran big man Al Horford has yet to make a decision on his future, but if he does return for a 2025-26 season, the...
Bill Simmons, The Ringer, NBA

Bill Simmons, David Aldridge Spar Over James Dolan And NBA Expansion

Bill Simmons of The Ringer and David Aldridge of The Athletic are battling over NBA expansion. And no, neither is placing an ownership bid. Instead,...
Dereck Lively II, Mavericks, NBA

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Dereck Lively II, Pelicans, Kevon Looney, Grizzlies

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II recently underwent surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot, according to Marc Stein of The Stein...
Zach LaVine, Kings, NBA

NBA Notes: Zach LaVine, Kings, Darius Bazley, Lakers, Thunder

Newly acquired point guard Dennis Schroder is already making an impression in Sacramento, and Zach LaVine sounds excited about what the NBA veteran will...
LeBron James, Lakers, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Scout Strongly Doubts Cavs Actually Called About LeBron James

If the Cavaliers actually called NBA agent Rich Paul about a LeBron James trade, it's news to one NBA scout. "I keep hearing their interest...
Ben Simmons, Clippers, NBA, Knicks

Knicks Rumors: Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Malcolm Brogdon

The New York Knicks have been in contact with former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons, now an unrestricted free agent after finishing last...
Victor Oladipo, Heat, NBA

Victor Oladipo On NBA Comeback Trail, Works Out In Front Of Scouts

We have a Victor Oladipo sighting. More specifically, Oladipo took part in a private workout on Monday in Las Vegas that was described as...
Brook Lopez, Clippers, Hornets, NBA

NBA Notes: Hornets, Drew Peterson, Clippers, Brook Lopez, Warriors

Hornets The Hornets have signed big man Drew Peterson to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN.  Peterson spent each of the past two...
Damian Lillard, Bucks, NBA Cup

Lakers Floated As Possible Fit For Damian Lillard

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the offseason’s more surprising moves by waiving star guard Damian Lillard shortly after free agency opened. Lillard, who...
Cooper Flagg, Mavericks, Mavs, Dalton Knecht, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Kings, Nique Clifford, Heat

The Mavericks made no secret of their intent with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. They wanted the ball in his hands as much...

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