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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.
NBA, Norman Powell, Clippers

Norman Powell Says Joining Heat Is ‘Childhood Dream’

Norman Powell called it a “childhood dream” to join the Miami Heat, and that dream became reality last week following a three-team trade that...
Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, NBA

Nets Newcomer Michael Porter Jr: My Ceiling Had Plateaued With Nuggets

It's the end of the road for Michael Porter Jr. with the Denver Nuggets. And from the sounds of things, Porter is OK with...
Frank Layden, Jazz, NBA

Former Jazz Coach And Executive Frank Layden Dies At 93

Frank Layden, the former Utah Jazz coach and general manager who helped build one of the NBA’s most enduring franchises and brought national attention...
Ben McLemore, NBA

Former NBA Guard Ben McLemore Sentenced To Over Eight Years For Rape Conviction

Former NBA guard Ben McLemore has been sentenced to 100 months -- eight years and four months -- in Oregon state prison after being...
Cam Thomas, Nets, NBA

NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Pistons, Malik Beasley, Celtics, Derrick White

Nets The Nets made several of their offseason transactions official Tuesday, but one notable name remains unresolved. Cam Thomas, the team’s leading scorer from last...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Hawks, NBA

NBA Announces Groups, Schedule for 2025 Emirates Cup Games

The NBA has revealed the official groups for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, the league’s annual in-season tournament. This marks the second year of...
Chet Holmgren, Thunder, NBA

NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Nets, Pelicans, James Borrego

Thunder Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year, fully guaranteed maximum rookie contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is...
Dominick Barlow, NBA, Hawks

76ers Waive Alex Reese To Clear Way For Dominick Barlow On Two-Way Deal

The Philadelphia 76ers are waiving forward Alex Reese to make room for Dominick Barlow on a two-way contract, according to reports from HoopsHype and...
James Jones, Phoenix Suns, NBA

NBA Names James Jones League Executive VP, Head Of Basketball Operations

Former NBA sharpshooter and Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones has a new mission. That would be replacing Joe Dumars as the league's new...
Deandre Ayton, NBA free agency, Lakers, Blazers

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton Says Championship Goals Realistic: ‘That’s Why I’m Here’

Deandre Ayton is ready to return to the NBA Finals. Yes, it's sometimes hard to remember that Ayton was there a few years ago as...
NBA big man Jonas Valanciunas

Nuggets Believe Jonas Valanciunas Will Remain With Team

It apopears Jonas Valanciunas may not bolt the Denver Nuggets, after all. Per Altitude TV sideline reporter Vic Lombardi, Valanciunas will avoid heading to Greece...
Larry Nance Jr, Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, Larry Nance Jr, Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Pacers

Cavaliers Larry Nance Jr. never really left the Cavaliers -- not mentally, anyway. The Ohio native officially returned to Cleveland this offseason, and while the move...
Kelly Olynyk, Pelicans, Spurs, NBA trade rumors

Trade Breakdown: Spurs Acquire Kelly Olynyk; Wizards Take Flyer On Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley

Two days after landing Kelly Olynyk in a three-team trade, the Washington Wizards are flipping the veteran big man to San Antonio, per ESPN’s...
Al Horford, Celtics, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Rumors: Celtics, Al Horford, Warriors, De’Anthony Melton, Nigel Hayes-Davis

Veteran big man Al Horford may be on the move. That much you likely already knew. According to Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog, Celtics president Brad...