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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.
De'Anthony Melton, Warriors, NBA

Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton expected to make season debut Thursday

The Warriors will finally get De'Anthony Melton back on the floor. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the veteran guard is expected to make his...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly requested trade before season

Giannis Antetokounmpo quietly pushed for a fresh start before the season tipped, and the team he wanted was the Knicks. That’s according to Brian Windhorst...
Draymond Green, Warriors, Jalen Williams, Thunder, NBA

Draymond Green says Thunder ‘capable’ of breaking Warriors’ 73-win record

The Thunder keep stacking wins, and now the question is officially on the table. Can a 21-1 team really chase down the holy grail...
Chris Paul, Clippers, NBA

Reports: Chris Paul clashed with Clippers, not on speaking terms with Tyronn Lue

Chris Paul didn’t just get sent home. He ran headfirst into a Clippers organization that didn’t want to hear what he had to say. According...
Chris Paul, Clippers, NBA

Chris Paul blindsided by Clippers’ move to part ways

Sources confirmed to The Athletic’s Law Murray that the Clippers’ decision to part ways with Chris Paul was not Paul’s and was not initiated...
Byron Scott, Lakers, NBA

Byron Scott: The late Elden Campbell was ‘such a good dude’

Former Lakers guard and longtime NBA coach Byron Scott offered a heartfelt tribute to Elden Campbell, who died Tuesday at age 57. Scott, a key...
Elden Campbell, Lakers, NBA

Former NBA center Elden Campbell passes way at 57

Former NBA champion Elden Campbell has died at age 57, as first reported by Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times. The cause of...
Chris Paul, NBA, Clippers, Suns

Clippers part ways with Chris Paul, will need another move if waived

The Clippers and Chris Paul are officially going their separate ways. The team put out a statement Tuesday saying they are “parting ways” with the...
Stephen Curry, Warriors, NBA

Warriors’ Stephen Curry to miss looming three-game trip

Stephen Curry is staying home. The Warriors star will miss the upcoming road trip to Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago as he continues to deal...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

NBA Standings for Dec. 3

Eastern Conference Pistons — 17-4 Raptors — 15-7 — GB: 2.5 Heat — 14-7 —...
Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, NBA

NBA Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Suns

Kings Domantas Sabonis is still a couple weeks away from returning from a partially torn meniscus, but the Kings are encouraged by his progress. He is...
Immanuel Quickley, Raptors, NBA

NBA Notes: Raptors, Immanuel Quickley, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Knicks

Raptors The Raptors are getting real growth from their two big pieces from the Knicks trade, as relayed by Kristian Winfield of the New York...
Zach Edey, Grizzlies, NBA

NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pelicans

Grizzlies The Grizzlies’ season felt like it was slipping away at 4-11. Then Zach Edey showed up and everything changed. The second-year center has helped Memphis...
RayJ Dennis, Pacers, NBA

NBA Transactions: RayJ Dennis, Taylor Hendricks, Asa Newell, AJ Johnson

NBA Transactions December 2, 2025• The Washington Wizards assigned AJ Johnson to the Capital City Go-Go of the G League.• The Atlanta Hawks assigned Asa...

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