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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.
Jacob Toppin, New York Knicks, NBA

Hawks Sign Jacob Toppin To Fill Two-Way Slot

The Hawks have officially signed second-year forward Jacob Toppin to fill their open two-way slot, as relayed by Lauren L. Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Toppin,...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, Jonathan Isaac, Magic, NBA

Cavs’ Evan Mobley, Blazers’ Toumani Camara Named Defensive Players Of Month

Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for February, while Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, Lakers’ LeBron James Named Players Of Month

Two men with Northeast Ohio ties have earned NBA honors yet again. That would be none other than Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Lakers...
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, NBA

Can Under-The-Radar Pacers Make Another Deep Playoff Run?

Last year, the Pacers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. A lot of NBA fans seem to forget that. Is a repeat performance possible?...
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard

Giannis Antetokounmpo Trying To Put Less Stress On Body As Bucks Dreaming Big

Without a doubt, the Bucks will need all of their key pieces to be healthy to avoid yet another first-round exit in the NBA...
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and head coach Tom Thibodeau

Knicks Lead NBA In Starter Minutes, But Defense Remains Glaring Issue

As anyone in the NBA will tell you, the Knicks' defense remains a glaring weakness with the NBA playoffs a little more than a...
Caris LeVert, Hawks, NBA

Caris LeVert Game-Winner, 16-Point Fourth Had Hawks And All Of NBA Buzzing

For one night, all the talk in the NBA surrounded none other than Hawks guard Caris LeVert. And hey, why not? That night was Monday...
Jared Rhoden, Raptors, NBA

Raptors Signing Jared Rhoden, Promoting Orlando Robinson

The Raptors have reached agreement on a two-way contract with guard Jared Rhoden, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Rhoden, 25, spent time...
Jalen Suggs, Magic,. NBA

Magic Announce Jalen Suggs Out For Season After Knee Surgery

Magic guard Jalen Suggs will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the team announced. Suggs...
De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, De’Andre Hunter, Hornets, Nuggets, Jamal Murray

Cavaliers Surprise, surprise, the Cavaliers are riding high yet again. In fact, they've won 10 straight and sport the NBA's best record at 50-10. All of...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Joel Embiid’s Knee Struggles Raise Alarm For Sixers’ Long-Term Plans

Joel Embiid and the 76ers have been defined by three constants for the better part of the past decade, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. First,...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Bulls, Jazz, Jaden Springer

Clippers Kawhi Leonard refused to focus on his personal performance after the Clippers' 108-102 road loss to the Lakers on Sunday night. Despite a season-high 33...
Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, NBA

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis To Miss At Least One Week

Star center Domantas Sabonis will miss at least one week due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, the Kings announced late Sunday night...
Lamar Stevens, Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies Sign Lamar Stevens To Second 10-Day Deal

Lamar Stevens' first 10-day contract with the Grizzlies expired overnight, but he won't hit the open market. Memphis has officially brought him back for...

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