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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.
Cam Thomas of the Nets brings the ball upcourt. NBA

Nets Exploring Trade Options, Including Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, and More

The Nets have exceeded expectations early this season, competing at a high level despite not being viewed as contenders. But don’t let their solid...
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, NBA

Sixers Hold Team Meeting After Another Loss, Tyrese Maxey Challenges Joel Embiid’s Leadership

The Sixers hit rock bottom Monday night, falling 106-89 to the Heat, their fourth straight loss. Sitting at 2-11 and dead last in the...
NBA, Cavaliers, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell

Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Put 15-0 On The Line With Visit To Reigning Champion Celtics

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday (7 p.m. EST). ... 1. Who is having more fun than...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic To Miss Third Straight Game Due To Personal Reasons

The Nuggets will again be without superstar Nikola Jokic as they face the Grizzlies, marking his third straight absence due to personal reasons, as...
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, Heat, NBA

Sixers Plummet To Last In East, With Loss To Heat Highlighting Their Many Issues

The Sixers’ 106-89 road loss to the Heat was another painful reminder of just how far this team is from where it needs to...
Warriors, Steph Curry, NBA

NBA Top 50 Player Salaries For 2024-25 And Beyond

Hoops Wire's look at the top 50 NBA player salaries for the 2024-25 season, and what those NBA contracts look like all the way...
Bob Love, Bulls, NBA

Bulls Legend Bob Love Dies After Cancer Battle

Bob Love, the Chicago Bulls legend and one of the franchise’s first stars, has died at age 81 following a battle with cancer, the...
Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Dean Wade Out; Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro And Sam Merrill Questionable vs. Celtics

Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will be among those missing for the team's visit to the defending champion Boston Celtics on Tuesday -- though he...
Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, NBA, ESPN

‘Inside The NBA’ To Dribble On, Officially Moving To ESPN And ABC

Well, it's time for another major shakeup in NBA media coverage. Namely, "Inside the NBA” -- the legendary show with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith,...
Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics, NBA

Celtics Assign Kristaps Porzingis To G League Affiliate For Practice

Kristaps Porzingis has officially reached the next important milestone in his recovery process. In a move that signals progress and optimism, the Celtics announced...
Kevin Durant, Suns, Rockets, NBA

Rockets Continue To Be Linked To Kevin Durant, But Young Core Remains Priority

As the Rockets continue to impress with a 9-4 start to the season, the consistent buzz out of the organization suggests they are in...
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo

Rockets Reportedly Monitoring Giannis Antetokounmpo Situation

It was only a matter of time before the Rockets' name started circulating in trade rumors surrounding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Rockets' growing...
Shaedon Sharpe, Trail Blazers, Hawks, NBA

Don’t Look Now, But Trail Blazers Have Won Three Straight After Rallying To Top Hawks

The Trail Blazers found themselves in a dogfight on Sunday night, but when the dust settled, it was Shaedon Sharpe who stood tallest. In a...
Devin Booker, Suns, Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves Again Show Their Resiliency As Julius Randle Sets Suns At Buzzer

The Timberwolves’ matchup against the Suns on Sunday turned into an instant classic, capped by Julius Randle’s ice-cold dagger at the buzzer. In a game...

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