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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.
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is likely to direct the offense in 2025-26.

Andrew Nembhard Drawing Trade Interest, But Pacers Unwilling To Move Him

Despite significant interest from around the NBA, the Indiana Pacers are not currently entertaining trade talks involving Andrew Nembhard, per Marc Stein of The...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, NBA

Suns, Heat’s Jimmy Butler Have Strong Mutual Interest: ‘I’ve Heard They Want Him Bad’

The Miami Heat are nearing the end of their six-game West Coast road trip, with two but two matchups left in Los Angeles. Of...
Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls, Lakers, NBA

Bulls’ Zach LaVine on Trade Rumors: I’ve Done a Better Job of Canceling Out the Noise

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is in his second full season of being at the center of NBA trade rumors. Not surprisingly, he's seeing...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, NBA

Heat No Closer To Jimmy Butler Trade Than When They Started Seeking Deals

As Jimmy Butler serves out his seven-game suspension, it seems the Miami Heat are no closer to finding a trade that works for both...
Jusuf Nurkic, Suns, NBA

Suns’ Changes In Middle Impacting Jusuf Nurkic The Most

The Suns are shaking things up, and center Jusuf Nurkic is the latest casualty of the team's rotation changes. After starting the first 23 games...
Jaylen Brown, Celtics, NBA

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: ‘We Gotta Figure Out How To Win In Different Ways’

The Celtics have faced their fair share of adversity this season, and it’s become clear that their path to the top of the East...
Zion Williamson, NBA, New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans Make It Clear To Zion Williamson That It’s Time To Shape Up

The Pelicans made a statement to Zion Williamson on Friday night – one that had been a long time coming, as written by Rod...
An NBA referee carries a game ball.

NBA Intends To Resume Games In Los Angeles On Monday

The NBA has informed its two Los Angeles-based teams, the Clippers and Lakers, that Monday’s scheduled home games will proceed as planned, according to...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers Struggling To Find Momentum As Joel Embiid’s Injury Woes Continue

Joel Embiid’s sprained left foot has kept him out for a third consecutive game, with Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse suggesting that the...
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, NBA

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton: ‘I Got Too Caught Up In Outside Noise’

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton’s journey in the NBA has already seen remarkable highs, but the early part of this season has presented...
Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, New York Knicks

Knicks Looking For Answers After Being Booed Off Court By Home Fans

The New York Knicks are in a rough patch after a promising stretch, losing four of their last five games, including three double-digit defeats. Friday's...
NBA, Pistons, Jazz, Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham Leads Pistons’ Resurgence, Embracing Pressure as Franchise Star

Pistons star Cade Cunningham is stepping up as the unquestioned leader in Detroit, guiding the team to a surprising turnaround after a rough start...
Nikola Vucevic, Bulls, NBA rumors, Pistons

Trade Proposal Sends Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic To Warriors

After a strong 12-3 start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have found themselves at 19-18, clinging to an NBA playoff spot in...
NBA, Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine

Bulls Have Held Zach LaVine Trade Talks With Lakers, Nuggets; No Deal Close

The Chicago Bulls have been upfront about their efforts to trade Zach LaVine, with the veteran wing the subject of multiple trade talks again...

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