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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.
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson all out

The Cavaliers will be shorthanded again when they face the Heat on Wednesday. As expected, the injury report is a long one. Darius Garland remains...
Jalen Green, Suns, NBA

NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, JT Thor

Suns Jalen Green’s return didn’t last long. The Suns guard re-aggravated his right hamstring in just his second game back and will now be sidelined four...
Anthony Davis, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

What’s next for Anthony Davis as Mavericks weigh options?

The biggest question in Dallas isn’t when Anthony Davis will return from his calf strain — it’s whether the Mavericks are ready to move...
Mark Cuban, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Report: Mark Cuban pushing for Dennis Lindsey return as Mavericks regroup

With Nico Harrison out, the Mavericks are moving quickly to stabilize their front office, and possibly reshape it altogether. Assistant general managers Michael Finley and...
Jason Kidd, Nico Harrison, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Inside the Mavericks’ decision to fire GM Nico Harrison

By the time the Mavericks made it official Tuesday, everyone around the league saw it coming. Team governor Patrick Dumont had lost faith in GM...
Austin Reaves, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Grizzlies, Brandon Clarke, Cavs

Lakers Austin Reaves wasted no time finding his rhythm after missing three games, putting up 24 points, seven assists and five rebounds in just 29...
Michael Ray Richardson, Knicks, NBA

Former NBA All-Star Micheal Ray Richardson dies at 70 after battle with cancer

Former NBA guard Michael Ray Richardson — known to fans as “Sugar” — has passed away at 70 after a battle with prostate cancer,...
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Pacers sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to second 10-day deal

The Pacers are keeping Jeremiah Robinson-Earl around a little longer. Indiana announced Tuesday that it has signed the 25-year-old forward to a second 10-day contract...
Nico Harrison, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Nico Harrison tenure as Mavericks GM misguided from the start

Nico Harrison is finally out in Dallas, and it’s hard to find anyone surprised. The Mavericks officially dismissed Harrison on Tuesday morning after months of...
Patrick Dumont, Mavericks, NBA

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on Nico Harrison move: ‘It’s my responsibility to act’

The Mavericks have made it official, announcing in a team statement that they’ve parted ways with president of basketball operations and general manager Nico...
Nico Harrison, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavericks officially announce firing of GM Nico Harrison

The Mavericks have officially relieved Nico Harrison of his duties as president of basketball operations and general manager, ending one of the more turbulent...
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles, Hoops Wire, and what’s next

If you’ve been reading me for a while, you know I’ve been writing Dribbles after Cavs games for a long time. It started as a...
Desmond Bane, Magic, NBA

NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Hawks

Magic Desmond Bane had missed all five of his threes and was sitting at 26 percent for the season when Orlando needed one more shot...
Bradley Beal, Clippers, NBA

NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Darius Garland, Bulls

Clippers The Clippers may be bracing for bad news on Bradley Beal. Prior to Monday’s game against Atlanta, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters he is...

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