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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.
Ty Jerome, Cavaliers, Cavs, Kings, NBA

Booby Gibson: Cavs Nation got a little spoiled; no need to worry about skid

The sky is falling for Cavaliers Nation. At least, for a couple of people who care about the Cavs. Most realize the recent skid...
Saddiq Bey, Wizards, NBA

Wizards targeting April return for Saddiq Bey

Wizards forward Saddiq Bey is making progress from a torn ACL in his left knee and will practice with the team's G League affiliate,...
Dan Geriot, Cavaliers, Cavs, Pelicans, NBA, Iona

Former Cavs assistant Dan Geriot named head coach at Iona

Former Cavaliers assistant coach and current Pelicans assistant Dan Geriot has been named the new head coach of the men’s basketball team at Iona...
NBA star Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell on three-game skid: ‘This is what makes the season fun’

Well, the Cavaliers aren't bored anymore. That's because they've followed a 16-game winning streak with a three-game slide. But if you think they're panicked ......
Cooper Flagg, Duke, NBA Draft, NCAA

Duke star Cooper Flagg goes through practice, ready to go for tourney opener

Duke forward Cooper Flagg said he is feeling fine and ready to roll for the NCAA Tournament opener. Flagg is widely considered the top prospect...
Luka Doncic, Lakers, NBA, Mavericks

Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with sprained ankle

Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Thursday's home game against the Bucks with a right ankle sprain, as first reported by Dave McMenamin of...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Kings

Dribbles: Cavs can’t defend when it counts vs. Kings, drop third straight in disjointed style

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 123-119 road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. ... 1. The Cavaliers do not look like winners right now....
Stephon Castle, Spurs, NBA

NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Nets

Spurs It's been a season of too much sadness for the Spurs, having lost Victor Wembanyama (blood clots), De'Aaron Fox (finger) and coach Gregg Popovich...
Dyson Daniels, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Suns, Blazers, play-in possibilities

Hawks The Hawks have continued to be fairly up and down, but when they're up ... they're really up. That's something that could bode well...
NBA, Norman Powell, Clippers

NBA Notes: Clippers, Norman Powell, Pistons, Magic, playoffs

Clippers The Clippers are aiming to keep a pretty good thing going, as they've benefitted from good health and their fair share of home games....
NBA, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Julius Randle

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Julius Randle, Pacers, Lakers, Austin Reaves

Timberwolves For all the wailing and gnashing of teeth over the Karl-Anthony Towns trade to the Knicks, the Timberwolves appear to be pulling it together...
NBA, Ja Morant, Grizzlies

NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Warriors

Grizzlies Once again, the Grizzlies' playoff hopes appear to largely hinge on being able to stay healthy at the right time of season. Sounds simple,...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets seeking consistency, particular defensively, as playoffs loom

When it comes to the Denver Nuggets, you never know which team you're going to get. Are they championship contenders? Or first-round playoff fodder? Well,...
NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Rockets

Thunder The Thunder appear to be heating up during their season of dreams, playing even better than before in recent weeks. "Oklahoma City has won 10...

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