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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.
Cam Johnson, Nets, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Grizzlies Linked to Nets’ Cam Johnson, But Nothing Doing Yet

As of now, there’s nothing truly substantive between Memphis and Brooklyn regarding a potential deal for Cam Johnson ahead of the NBA trade deadline,...
DeMar DeRozan, Kings, Bulls, NBA

NBA Notes: Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Warriors, Draymond Green, Clippers

Kings DeMar DeRozan may have left the Bulls in the rearview mirror, but he certainly didn’t forget how to make an impact on the big...
Zaccharie Risacher, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher, Hornets, Wizards

Hawks No. 1 overall draft pick and Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, has been adjusting not only to the NBA but also to a whole new...
Mark Williams, NBA, Hornets, Lakers

Hornets’ Mark Williams Keeping the Faith Despite Team’s Injury Struggles

Hornets center Mark Williams is considered an under-the-radar big man who has shown flashes of greatness when healthy. But like Charlotte, he still has...
76ers, Sixers, Philadelphia, logo

Sixers Reach Deal to Remain in South Philly, Announce Plans For New Arena

After all the noise and back-and-forth, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially decided to abandon their ambitious $1.3 billion project for a new arena in...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, Pacers, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs’ Win Streak Goes Kerplunk In Rare Shoddy Showing, Loss To Pacers

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' ugly 108-93 home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. ... 1. You'll have nights like that shooting...
Jimmy Butler,. NBA, Heat

NBA Rumors: Nets, Jimmy Butler, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Suns, Bradley Beal

With maximum salary-cap room projected for the 2025 offseason, the Brooklyn Nets are in a prime position financially. However, per NBA insider Marc Stein...
Jusuf Nurkic, Suns, NBA

Suns, Hornets Have Discussed Trade Centered On Jusuf Nurkic, Nick Richards

The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets have engaged in discussions about a potential trade that would send veteran center Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte, with...
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is likely to direct the offense in 2025-26.

Andrew Nembhard Drawing Trade Interest, But Pacers Unwilling To Move Him

Despite significant interest from around the NBA, the Indiana Pacers are not currently entertaining trade talks involving Andrew Nembhard, per Marc Stein of The...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, NBA

Suns, Heat’s Jimmy Butler Have Strong Mutual Interest: ‘I’ve Heard They Want Him Bad’

The Miami Heat are nearing the end of their six-game West Coast road trip, with two but two matchups left in Los Angeles. Of...
Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls, Lakers, NBA

Bulls’ Zach LaVine on Trade Rumors: I’ve Done a Better Job of Canceling Out the Noise

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is in his second full season of being at the center of NBA trade rumors. Not surprisingly, he's seeing...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, NBA

Heat No Closer To Jimmy Butler Trade Than When They Started Seeking Deals

As Jimmy Butler serves out his seven-game suspension, it seems the Miami Heat are no closer to finding a trade that works for both...
Jusuf Nurkic, Suns, NBA

Suns’ Changes In Middle Impacting Jusuf Nurkic The Most

The Suns are shaking things up, and center Jusuf Nurkic is the latest casualty of the team's rotation changes. After starting the first 23 games...
Jaylen Brown, Celtics, NBA

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: ‘We Gotta Figure Out How To Win In Different Ways’

The Celtics have faced their fair share of adversity this season, and it’s become clear that their path to the top of the East...

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