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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.
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Hawks

Cavs Have Work To Do After First Skid Of Season, ‘And That’s Fine — We’ll Put In The Work’

No longer are the Cavaliers the team that sprinted out of the gate. Instead, they seem to have hit a wall. The latest example came...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Deliver Another Stinker, Drop Second Straight To Hawks. What Now?

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' embarrassment of a 117-101 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. ... 1. The Cavaliers can beat just about...
Lonzo Ball, Bulls, NBA, Cavaliers

Bulls Willing To Listen To Offers On Lonzo Ball

The Chicago Bulls appear ready to hit the reset button, and Lonzo Ball is reportedly part of that equation. According to Jake Fischer of The...
Nikola Vucevic, Bulls, NBA

Bulls Reportedly Setting Reasonable Asking Price For Nikola Vucevic

When it comes to potential trade candidates this season, Nikola Vucevic is a name that continues to draw attention. The Chicago Bulls' veteran center,...
Jordan Poole, NBA, Wizards, Clippers

Woeful Wizards Experiencing Painful Reality Of Full-Scale Rebuild

The Washington Wizards are deep in the throes of a season designed for rebuilding, but the toll it’s taking is evident. Wednesday night’s 121-96 loss...
NBA, Cavs, Cavaliers, Nets, Dorian Finney-Smith

Report: Nets Have Lowered Asking Price On Dorian Finney-Smith In Potential Trades

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the pleasant surprises of the 2024-25 season, sitting at 9-10 and holding the eighth seed in the...
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

76ers’ Playoff Hopes On Life Support As Disastrous Start Rolls On

The Philadelphia 76ers were supposed to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this season. But after an offseason that had...
Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

How a Simple Lunch Between Donovan Mitchell and Kenny Atkinson Sparked the Cavaliers’ Championship Chase

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have stumbled onto something truly special, and it all started with a plate of food and a conversation -- no...
Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, NBA

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray On Boos: What Would You Do If You Were Fan Paying Your Money?

Dejounte Murray’s long-awaited return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup was anything but celebratory. Instead, it became a Thanksgiving Eve nightmare as the Pelicans...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Sounds Off Amid Losing Streak: ‘We Soft’

Anthony Edwards has never been one to mince words, and he certainly didn’t hold back after the Minnesota Timberwolves dropped their fourth straight game...
JJ Redick, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Quickly Benefit From JJ Redick’s Decision To Make Lineup Change

The Lakers and first-year coach JJ Redick have shown an impressive knack for hitting the right notes when adversity strikes, and Wednesday night was...
Trae Young and coach Quin Snyder, Hawks, NBA

Hawks Still Too Inconsistent, But Flashes Of Brilliance Can Sure Shine Bright

The Atlanta Hawks are the definition of inconsistency right now, and that could ultimately define their season. They’ve shown they can hang with the big...
Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Aim To Bounce Back From ‘Stinker’ In Rematch With Hawks

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday (2:30 p.m. EST tipoff). ... 1. The Cavs have some revenge...
Draymond Green, Warriors, NBA

Warriors Have Lost Three Straight And Draymond Green Accepts Part Of Blame

The Golden State Warriors dropped a tough 105-101 decision to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, a loss that stings more than most....

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