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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.
Pete Nance, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

Sixers Sign Pete Nance to Another Two-Way Deal

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract, as relayed by RealGM. Nance, who was waived on January 7 after a...
Stephen Curry, Warriors, Raptors, NBA

Warriors Have Dipped Below .500 But Shouldn’t Make ‘Desperate’ Trade, Steph Curry Says

With the NBA trade deadline just a little more three weeks away, Golden State star Stephen Curry is urging caution -- as the slumping...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, TJ McConnell, Pacers, NBA

Cavs See What Went Wrong vs. Pacers, Now Ready to Try Again

The Cavaliers learned a few hard lessons in their home loss to the Pacers on Sunday, perhaps more than at any other time this...
Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Bucks

Cavaliers The Cavaliers had their 12-game winning streak snapped by the Pacers on Sunday, with Indiana rallying to outscore Cleveland 68-40 in the second half. Cavs...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Thunder, Alex Caruso, Nuggets

Timberwolves Anthony Edwards has been fined again by the league, this time for making obscene gestures toward an official. This marks the fifth fine the...
Darius Garland, Dean Wade, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Darius Garland Named Eastern Conference Player of Week

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, January 6, through Sunday, January...
Cam Johnson, Nets, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Grizzlies Linked to Nets’ Cam Johnson, But Nothing Doing Yet

As of now, there’s nothing truly substantive between Memphis and Brooklyn regarding a potential deal for Cam Johnson ahead of the NBA trade deadline,...
DeMar DeRozan, Kings, Bulls, NBA

NBA Notes: Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Warriors, Draymond Green, Clippers

Kings DeMar DeRozan may have left the Bulls in the rearview mirror, but he certainly didn’t forget how to make an impact on the big...
Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher, Hornets, Wizards

Hawks No. 1 overall draft pick and Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, has been adjusting not only to the NBA but also to a whole new...
Mark Williams, NBA, Hornets, Lakers

Hornets’ Mark Williams Keeping the Faith Despite Team’s Injury Struggles

Hornets center Mark Williams is considered an under-the-radar big man who has shown flashes of greatness when healthy. But like Charlotte, he still has...
76ers, Sixers, Philadelphia, logo

Sixers Reach Deal to Remain in South Philly, Announce Plans For New Arena

After all the noise and back-and-forth, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially decided to abandon their ambitious $1.3 billion project for a new arena in...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, Pacers, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs’ Win Streak Goes Kerplunk In Rare Shoddy Showing, Loss To Pacers

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' ugly 108-93 home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. ... 1. You'll have nights like that shooting...
Jimmy Butler,. NBA, Heat

NBA Rumors: Nets, Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Suns, Bradley Beal

With maximum salary-cap room projected for the 2025 offseason, the Brooklyn Nets are in a prime position financially. However, per NBA insider Marc Stein...
Jusuf Nurkic, Suns, NBA

Suns, Hornets Have Discussed Trade Centered On Jusuf Nurkic, Nick Richards

The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets have engaged in discussions about a potential trade that would send veteran center Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte, with...

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