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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.
Mo Bamba, Jazz, NBA

Jazz signing Mo Bamba to second 10-day deal

The Utah Jazz are signing center Mo Bamba to a second 10-day contract, as relayed by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bamba initially signed on Feb....
Trae Young, Wizards, NBA

NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Magic

Wizards Trae Young admitted he felt some nerves before his debut with the Wizards. He didn’t show it. Young scored on Washington’s first possession Thursday and...
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors, NBA

Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis aims to finish strong: ‘I believe I’ll be healthy now’

Kristaps Porzingis is finally back on the court for the Golden State Warriors. Porzingis appeared in his second game with Golden State on Saturday, finishing...
Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

NBA Notes: 76ers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic, Desmond Bane, Mavericks

76ers The 76ers may have avoided a major scare involving Tyrese Maxey. Maxey underwent X-rays after injuring his right hand during a collision with teammate Adem...
Jayson Tatum, NBA, Boston Celtics

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum on return: ‘Just being out there a big win for me’

Jayson Tatum needed a little time to find his rhythm Friday night. The Boston Celtics star missed his first six shots before settling in during...
Collin Sexton, Bulls, NBA

Bulls’ Collin Sexton making most of yet another opportunity

Collin Sexton is not wasting his latest shot.  For instance, the veteran guard logged 38 minutes Thursday night and delivered 30 points as the Chicago...
Ja Morant, Grizzlies, NBA, Rockets

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant says Jaren Jackson Jr. trade was ‘difficult’

Ja Morant finally spoke publicly again Saturday. The Memphis Grizzlies guard had been quiet since suffering a UCL sprain in his left elbow on Jan....
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Evan Mobley already seeing benefits of playing with James Harden

James Harden has wasted little time making an impact with the Cavaliers. Now Evan Mobley may be the next teammate to benefit. Harden’s chemistry with players...
Rick Carlisle, Pacers, NBA

NBA Notes: Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Mavericks, Khris Middelton, Darius Bazley

Pacers Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounded far more supportive of the league this week when discussing the NBA’s push to curb tanking. Carlisle had criticized the...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

Report: Whistleblower claimed Clippers used company deal to pay Kawhi Leonard bonus

An unusual allegation involving Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and a now-bankrupt company is again drawing attention. According to the podcast Pablo Torre Finds...
Cooper Flagg, Mavericks, Mavs, Jayson Tatum, Celtics, NBA

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg on facing Jayson Tatum: ‘Someone I idolized growing up’

Cooper Flagg did not seem bothered that most of the attention Friday night went to Jayson Tatum. If anything, the Dallas Mavericks rookie welcomed it. Tatum...
Nikola Vucevic, Celtics, NBA

Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic undergoes surgery for broken finger

The Boston Celtics will be without veteran center Nikola Vucevic for a while. Vucevic underwent surgery Saturday morning to stabilize a fracture in the ring...
Luka Doncic, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, West seeding

Luka Doncic did not need much help Friday night. The Lakers were missing several key pieces but still rolled past the Indiana Pacers, 128-117, thanks...
Gary Payton II, Warriors, NBA

Gary Payton II wants to be involved if Seattle gets NBA expansion team

If the NBA ever brings a team back to Seattle, Gary Payton II says he would love to be part of it. The Golden State Warriors...

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