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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.
Jeff Peterson, Hornets, NBA

Hornets’ Jeff Peterson After Trading For Josh Okogie: ‘We’re Listening To Everything’

The Hornets acquired forward Josh Okogie in a trade with the Suns on Wednesday and they may not be done. At least, not if you...
Nick Richards looks to pass against Evan Mobley

Suns’ Acquisition of Nick Richards Should Help Immediately in Needed Area of Board Work

Suns point guard Tyus Jones said it best -- they can't keep getting beat in the rebounding department. So the Nick Richards trade with...
Nick Richards, Hornets, NBA

Suns Acquiring Nick Richards In Trade With Hornets, Reducing Luxury-Tax Bill

The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a trade that will send center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to Phoenix...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, NBA

Jimmy Butler Plans To Return To Heat On Thursday; Suns Trade Rumor Shot Down

Jimmy Butler is set to return to the Heat on Thursday after serving a seven-game suspension, and all eyes will be on his return...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder, NBA

NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Grizzlies

Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making a serious NBA MVP case, and as the season nears its midway point, his play means even more than that...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, Schedule, Celtics, Knicks, Three-Point Shooting

Cavaliers The Cavaliers saw their 12-game winning streak come to an abrupt end with a tough home loss to the Pacers, where they were outscored...
Zach LaVine, Bulls, NBA

Trade Proposal Sends Bulls’ Zach LaVine To Warriors

One hypothetical NBA trade proposal from ESPN's Chris Herring sends Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine to the Golden State Warriors. Let's take a look: Warriors...
Kevin Durant, Suns, Rockets, NBA

Trade Proposal Sends Suns’ Kevin Durant To Rockets In Multi-Player Blockbuster

In a hypothetical NBA trade proposal suggested by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Houston Rockets are positioned to acquire the Phoenix Suns' biggest star, Kevin...
Jimmy Butler, DeMar DeRozan, Heat, Kings, NBA

Trade Proposal Sends Heat’s Jimmy Butler To Kings, DeMar DeRozan To Heat, Involves Pistons

In a hypothetical NBA trade proposal written by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, the Sacramento Kings acquire disgruntled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, alongside guard Alec...
NBA, Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley

Report: Jimmy Butler Grew Frustrated With Lack Of Moves; Heat No Closer To Trade

Apparently, Jimmy Butler hasn't always been satisfied with the moves -- or lack thereof -- made by the Miami Heat, multiple NBA reports suggest. Butler...
NBA ball, media

NBA Announces Nine Rescheduled Games As Result Of LA Wildfires, Atlanta Weather

The NBA has moved quickly to address the scheduling disruptions caused by last week’s wildfires in Los Angeles and severe weather in Atlanta, rescheduling...
Chris Boucher, Raptors, NBA, Celtics

Raptors Looking To Move Chris Boucher?

Chris Boucher's time with the Toronto Raptors could be coming to an end, as the 32-year-old forward is in the final year of his...
Dennis Smith Jr, NBA, G League

Dennis Smith Jr. Set To Sign With Real Madrid

NBA free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is set to join Real Madrid, pending a physical, according to Nacho Duque of Marca and...
KJ Martin, NBA, 76ers, Sixers

Nearly 20 More Players Become Eligible To Be Traded

As of Wednesday, January 15, 18 NBA players who signed free agent contracts with specific criteria this past offseason are now eligible to be...

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