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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.
NBA, Blazers, Warriors, Bucks, Jerami Grant, Andrew Wiggins, Khris Middleton

Trade Proposal Sends Bucks’ Khris Middleton To Trail Blazers

One NBA trade proposal is a simple deal that would involve just two players and perhaps help both teams. It sends Milwaukee Bucks forward...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

Cavs Speak Of Growth, Unity After Fighting Off Thunder, Claiming 11th Straight

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers just continue to turn heads, adding yet another impressive victory to their resume. It came via a thrilling 129-122 home...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, Thunder, NBA

Chet Holmgren’s Absence Felt As Thunder Struggle To Contain Cavs’ Twin Towers

CLEVELAND -- Chet Holmgren's absence from the lineup was glaring in Oklahoma City's 129-122 road loss to the Cavaliers, underscoring just how critical he...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs,. Thunder, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Show Nation That, Yeah, They’re On Top Of NBA World Right Now

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' thriller of a 129-122 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. ... 1. This game was...
NBA, Jazz, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Raptors

Latest on Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson's return to the court was short-lived, as the New Orleans Pelicans have ruled him out for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Away From Team As Result Of LA Wildfires

Kawhi Leonard will be absent from the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup on Wednesday as the team travels to Denver to face the Nuggets, the...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Hawks

Cavs’ Winning Formula: Speed, Simplification, And Chemistry Driving Dominance

Everything is going great for the Cavaliers, thank you for asking, entering Wednesday's hyped home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder (7 p.m., EST). As...
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic, Georges Niang, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Magic Star Paolo Banchero Expected To Return Later This Week

The Orlando Magic are set to get a major boost this week, as star big man Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action...
Khris Middleton, Bucks, NBA

Bucks Moving Khris Middleton To Reserve Role

The Milwaukee Bucks are making a significant change to their lineup, with Khris Middleton being removed from the starting five and moved to a...
Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs Staying Grounded, Focused As National Spotlight Finally Arrives

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell took one glance at the oversized pack of reporters gathered around him after Tuesday’s practice and smirked. “Sheesh,” Mitchell said, his...
LeBron James, Lakers, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Lakers’ Uneven Season Continues In Loss To Shorthanded Mavs

The Los Angeles Lakers’ momentum came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night, falling 118-97 to the wildly shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, dropping LA to...
Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘These Are The Games We Live For’

The Cavaliers are in the midst of a historic streak, having won 10 straight, each by double-digits. They're off to a franchise-best 31-4 start. The...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, Cason Wallace, Thunder, NBA

Talkin’ Cavs: Thunder Matchup, What’s Been Working, What’s Ahead

It's the biggest game of the NBA regular season to date -- the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.  But it's far from the...
Pete Nance, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

Sixers Waive Pete Nance From Two-Way Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived two-way power forward Pete Nance, the team announced in a press release. Nance, the younger brother of Atlanta Hawks big...

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