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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.
Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Pelicans, NBA

Pelicans Prepared To Enter Season With Roster As Currently Constructed

While the Brandon Ingram trade rumors won't die anytime soon, it doesn't seem as if the New Orleans Pelicans are planning to move him....
Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, Trail Blazers

Pelicans Thought No-Show Brandon Ingram Would Attend Voluntary Camp

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was expected to attend a voluntary workout in Los Angeles, but never showed, exercising his right to the...
Bill Walton, Trail Blazers, Cavaliers

Cavs’ Long-Ago Trade Talks For Legendary Bill Walton Came Close, But Just Missed Mark

Thirty-nine years ago this month, the Cleveland Cavaliers tried to trade for Bill Walton. But the Los Angeles Clippers wanted too much in return and...
Shabazz Napier, NBA, Wizards

Shabazz Napier Signs With German Club: ‘Excited For The Season’

Former NBA point guard Shabazz Napier has signed with German club Bayern Munich through the 2025-26 season, the team announced. Napier, 33, is 6-foot-0 and...
Troy Brown Jr, Pistons, Warriors, NBA

Warriors To Work Out Troy Brown Jr., Others

The Golden State Warriors intend to work out guard/forward Troy Brown Jr. and several others during an audition session for veterans, per Kendra Andrews...
NBA, Zach LaVine, Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan

Bulls Need To Blow It Up Even More. But Can They?

It's not exactly shaping up to be a banner year for the Chicago Bulls. Quite the opposite. The Bulls lost DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento...
Tim Connelly, Timberwolves, NBA, Nuggets

Timberwolves President: Rookies Will Have To Play Role For Cash-Strapped Club

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a run to the Western Conference finals and have plenty of reasons to think they can advance even...
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, NBA, Grizzlies

Grizzlies May Be West’s Biggest Mystery

Where do the Memphis Grizzlies fit in? That's the question ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. In a Western Conference that features the likes of...
Stephen Curry, NBA, Warriors

Warriors We Once Knew No Longer Exist

Stephen Curry is coming off a dynamite showing with Team USA in the gold-medal game, and we'll surely see more of those masterful performances...
Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic, NBA

Where Might Markelle Fultz End Up Next?

At this point, you have to think former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz will not be back with the Orlando Magic. Fultz...
Kenny Atkinson, Koby Altman, Cavaliers

Cavs Stretch Ricky Rubio Contract For Added Cap Flexibility

The Cavaliers are getting close to the salary cap and tax penalties, but hey, where there's a will there's a way. So the Cavs have...
Zhaire Smith, Cleveland Charge, G League, Cavaliers

G League Releases Schedule, Starting With Rebranded Tip-Off Tournament

The G League has released its 2024-25 schedule, and the Winter Showcase is no more. Actually, it still exists, it's just called something different. That...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Evan Mobley Listed Among Potential All-Stars, And Team Hopes That Is The Case

Let there be no doubt, one of the reasons the Cavaliers hired Kenny Atkinson as coach was to help get Evan Mobley to another...
Mark Price, Cavaliers, NBA

Mark Price Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs, Offseason, Rumors, Free Agency, More

I again joined the Mark Price For 3 Podcast to discuss the latest on the Cavaliers and their approach to the season -- from...

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