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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, Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant

Suns’ Kevin Durant Makes It Clear He’s Keeping The Faith

On Friday, Kevin Durant spoke candidly about the Phoenix Suns' roster-building strategy under the leadership of new owner Mat Ishbia, who has made a...
An NBA referee carries a game ball.

NBA Postpones Hawks-Rockets Game Due To Severe Weather

The NBA has announced the postponement of Saturday afternoon’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks due to severe weather and hazardous...
NBA ball

NBA Postpones Lakers, Clippers Games As Result Of Wildfires

The NBA made the decision to postpone the Lakers and Clippers games that were scheduled for Saturday, a move that reflects the serious and...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, Thunder, NBA

Cavs-Thunder Matchup Draws 2.5 Million TV Viewers

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder. They're all the rage in the NBA these days. So it's really no surprise that lots of...
Pistons, NBA, JB Bickerstaff

Pistons Might Be Approaching Trade Deadline With Playoff Push In Mind

These aren't the same old Detroit Pistons. Today, they're an NBA team that deserves some respect. The Pistons, long a team in transition, are quietly...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Had Night To Forget, But Ride Darius Garland’s 40 To Win 12th Straight, Anyway

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 132-126 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. ... 1. Well, that was less-than-ideal. But a win...
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat, NBA news

Report: Heat Have Yet To Receive Trade Offer For Jimmy Butler That Sparks Interest

Despite the Miami Heat’s ongoing trade efforts involving Jimmy Butler, the NBA market has been surprisingly quiet, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang...
Jusuf Nurkic, Suns, NBA

NBA Rumors: Suns, Jusuf Nurkic, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Bucks

Suns The Suns have one available first-round pick and three second-round picks. But the most significant asset could be Jusuf Nurkic, whose $18 million salary...
Pat Riley, Heat, NBA

Heat’s Pat Riley, Jimmy Butler Headed For What Appears To Be Inevitable Conclusion

In the latest chapter of the Miami Heat's ongoing saga, Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler have reached the breaking point of their relationship, one...
Cooper Flagg, Duke, NBA Draft

NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Edition

Here's our first and incredibly early NBA Mock Draft with the college basketball season just having entered conference play. 1. Washington Wizards: Cooper Flagg, SF/PF,...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Rockets

Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue expressed his full support for Kawhi Leonard stepping away from the Clippers this week to be with family affected by the...
Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors, NBA

Warriors Looking For Answers In Quest To Reverse Downhill Turn

The Golden State Warriors hoped to end their troubling slump on Tuesday night, facing a Miami Heat team missing star Jimmy Butler due to...
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...

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