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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.
Zach LaVine, Kings, Kyle Kuzma, Bucks, NBA

Bucks pursuing ‘difference-maker,’ keeping tabs on Kings’ Zach LaVine

The Bucks are operating as buyers on the trade market and have kept tabs on Kings guard Zach LaVine, according to NBA insider Chris...
Daniel Gafford, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Warriors ‘serious’ about adding big man, interested in Daniel Gafford, others

The Warriors are actively exploring the trade market for size and athleticism, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Speaking on NBA on Prime, Haynes said...
Chicago Bulls legends Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan: Bulls dynasty doesn’t happen without Scottie Pippen

Michael Jordan has heard the debates for decades. Greatest ever. No argument. But when the conversation turns to him, Jordan believes one other name should...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, Wolves, NBA

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Sixers

Timberwolves The Timberwolves still remember how last season ended, and on Friday night, they played like it. Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence and...
James Wiseman, Pacers, NBA, Raptors

Pacers sign James Wiseman to 10-day contract

The Pacers are circling back to a familiar name. Indiana re-signed center James Wiseman to a 10-day contract via a hardship exception, the team announced,...
Josh Giddey, Bulls, Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Another night, same old problems for Cavs in loss to Bulls

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 136-125 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday. 1. You may not know this, but the Cavs...
Michael Finley, Mavericks, NBA

Mavericks in no rush to hire new head of basketball operations

It appears the Mavericks aren’t in any rush to name a permanent replacement for former general manager Nico Harrison. After firing Harrison on November 11...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, Jarrett Allen, NBA

NBA Rumors: Cavs, Darius Garland, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Bucks

Cavaliers The Cavaliers know they haven’t lived up to expectations, but they’re still not ready to panic. Despite a 15-14 start and some internal frustration, Cleveland...
Adam Silver, NBA, Clippers

NBA informs teams it will review tanking, adjust injury report policy

The NBA is taking another look at how it handles tanking. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league informed all 30 teams that it has...
De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, Kevin Huerter, Bulls, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Bulls

Cavaliers The Cavs didn’t waste much time acting on the idea. Shortly after Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com floated the notion of moving De'Andre Hunter out...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, Raptors, NBA

NBA Rumors: Lakers, Kings, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Spurs, Suns, Ochai Agbaji

Lakers As the Lakers scan the market for defensive help, one name that keeps popping up is Kings guard Keon Ellis. According to Dan Woike...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Spurs not expected to chase Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

Even if Giannis Antetokounmpo were to hit the trade market, don’t expect the Spurs to be first in line. There’s a growing sense around the...
Keon Ellis, Kings, NBA

Kings’ Keon Ellis emerges as Lakers target, but price may be steep

The Lakers are sniffing around the trade market for help on the perimeter, and one name that keeps coming up is Kings guard Keon...
Nick Richards, Suns, NBA

Suns, Raptors have discussed Nick Richards trade

The Suns and Raptors have at least kicked the tires on a small deal, but nothing appears close. Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark reports...

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