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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.
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Raptors, NBA

Recap: Cavs Blast Raptors Behind Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell And More

The Cavaliers opened the Kenny Atkinson era by playing the type of basketball they've been touting -- fast, with pace, with a purpose. They've also...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

FanDuel Sports Network, Now Home Of Cavs And Others, Different In Name Only

Some fans of the Cavaliers and other NBA teams are a little bit confused by games being broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network this season....
Miles McBride, Knicks, Jrue Holiday, Celtics, NBA

Knicks Reflect On Season-Opening Thud: ‘It Was a Punch In The Mouth’

The Knicks opened the NBA season with a blowout loss to the reigning champion Celtics and for New York, it was a basketball disaster...
LeBron James, Bronny James Tristan Thompson, Bryce James, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

LeBron James Says He’ll ‘Never Forget’ Moment He Checked In Lakers’ Win With Bronny

It's official. LeBron James and Bronny James are the first father-son teammates in NBA history. That much you already knew, as the pair checked...
Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, NBA

Anthony Edwards: Timberwolves Weren’t Ready To Play In Opening Loss To Lakers

The new-look Timberwolves opened the NBA season with a thud. At least, they sure did in the first half, when they looked like they...
Kenny Atkinson, Ty Jerome, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs On The Break: Previewing The Season And Predicting What May Await

The Cavaliers season is back, and guess what? So is the Cavs on the Break podcast, hosted by Chase Smith and co-starring Yours Truly. We...
Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dean Wade, Caris LeVert Options To Fill In For Injured Max Strus, Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Suggests

We're not yet into the NBA season and already the Cavaliers are down one starter. That would be none other than small forward/wing Max...
NBA, Dallas Mavericks, Mavs, Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic Says He’s Feeling ‘Perfect,’ Ready To Roll For Mavs Opener

In the event you were worried about Mavericks star Luka Doncic, don't be. He told NBA reporters he's "perfect" entering Thursday's season-opener vs. the...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

Anthony Edwards Says Goal Is To Remain With Timberwolves ‘My Whole Career’

The Timberwolves made a big move this offseason, trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks. But Anthony Edwards is still here and he insisted Minnesota...
Dejounte Murray, NBA, Pelicans

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray May Miss Opener Due To Family Emergency

The Pelicans and their fans have been waiting for new guard Dejounte Murray to make his debut and the possibility exists that he could...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Joel Embiid, Paul George Listed As Out For 76ers’ Opener

Well, this isn't how anyone around Philadelphia wanted to start the NBA season. But it's true -- both All-Star center Joel Embiid and forward Paul...
Luka Doncic, Mavericks, Mavs, Jayson Tatum, Celtics, NBA

NBA Season Preview: All 30 Teams, Analysis, Schedules, Key Dates

NBA Team Previews A look at each team, extensively, entering the 2024-25 NBA season ... EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Boston Celtics ...
NBA, Cavaliers, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland

Cavs Preview: Cleveland Banking On Talented Core, Familiarity To Overtake East Elite

Cavaliers Preview A look at the Cleveland Cavaliers entering the 2024-25 season ... Coach: Kenny Atkinson Last Season: 48-34 (lost...
Aaron Gordon, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets, Aaron Gordon Reach Agreement On Four-Year Extension

The Nuggets have agreed to a four-year, $133 million extension with forward Aaron Gordon, per NBA insider Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The deal...

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