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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.
Kevin Durant, Suns, Rockets, NBA

Trade Proposal Sends Suns’ Kevin Durant To Rockets In Multi-Player Blockbuster

In a hypothetical NBA trade proposal suggested by ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Houston Rockets are positioned to acquire the Phoenix Suns' biggest star, Kevin...
Jimmy Butler, DeMar DeRozan, Heat, Kings, NBA

Trade Proposal Sends Heat’s Jimmy Butler To Kings, DeMar DeRozan To Heat, Involves Pistons

In a hypothetical NBA trade proposal written by ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, the Sacramento Kings acquire disgruntled Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, alongside guard Alec...
NBA, Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler, Pat Riley

Report: Jimmy Butler Grew Frustrated With Lack Of Moves; Heat No Closer To Trade

Apparently, Jimmy Butler hasn't always been satisfied with the moves -- or lack thereof -- made by the Miami Heat, multiple NBA reports suggest. Butler...
NBA ball, media

NBA Announces Nine Rescheduled Games As Result Of LA Wildfires, Atlanta Weather

The NBA has moved quickly to address the scheduling disruptions caused by last week’s wildfires in Los Angeles and severe weather in Atlanta, rescheduling...
Chris Boucher, Raptors, NBA, Celtics

Raptors Looking To Move Chris Boucher?

Chris Boucher's time with the Toronto Raptors could be coming to an end, as the 32-year-old forward is in the final year of his...
Dennis Smith Jr, NBA, G League

Dennis Smith Jr. Set To Sign With Real Madrid

NBA free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is set to join Real Madrid, pending a physical, according to Nacho Duque of Marca and...
KJ Martin, NBA, 76ers, Sixers

Nearly 20 More Players Become Eligible To Be Traded

As of Wednesday, January 15, 18 NBA players who signed free agent contracts with specific criteria this past offseason are now eligible to be...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, Pacers, NBA

Cavs Rise at Right Time, Use Star Performances to Avenge Loss vs. Pacers

If there's one thing the rest of the NBA is learning, it's that you can't keep these Cavaliers down for long. Just two days after...
Pete Nance, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

Sixers Sign Pete Nance to Another Two-Way Deal

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract, as relayed by RealGM. Nance, who was waived on January 7 after a...
Stephen Curry, Warriors, Raptors, NBA

Warriors Have Dipped Below .500 But Shouldn’t Make ‘Desperate’ Trade, Steph Curry Says

With the NBA trade deadline just a little more three weeks away, Golden State star Stephen Curry is urging caution -- as the slumping...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, TJ McConnell, Pacers, NBA

Cavs See What Went Wrong vs. Pacers, Now Ready to Try Again

The Cavaliers learned a few hard lessons in their home loss to the Pacers on Sunday, perhaps more than at any other time this...
Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, Kenny Atkinson, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Bucks

Cavaliers The Cavaliers had their 12-game winning streak snapped by the Pacers on Sunday, with Indiana rallying to outscore Cleveland 68-40 in the second half. Cavs...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Thunder, Alex Caruso, Nuggets

Timberwolves Anthony Edwards has been fined again by the league, this time for making obscene gestures toward an official. This marks the fifth fine the...
Darius Garland, Dean Wade, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Darius Garland Named Eastern Conference Player of Week

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, January 6, through Sunday, January...

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