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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.
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Pistons

Cavs Planning To Roll With Starters For Preseason Visit To JB Bickerstaff, Pistons

It's just a preseason game, but Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson intends to bring back his starters on Wednesday night. Well, all but one (more...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks, NBA

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns: ‘I’m A Different Player’ Than Previous Run Under Tom Thibodeau

This isn't Karl-Anthony Towns' first Tom Thibodeau rodeo. The Knicks star big man played for the coach before -- when the two were with...
Klay Thompson, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavs Preview: Dallas Banking On Klay Thompson As Missing Piece To Title Puzzle

Mavericks Preview A look at the Dallas Mavericks entering the 2024-25 season ... Record: 50-32 (lost to the Celtics in the NBA Finals) ...
Paul George, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers Holding Breath As Paul George Suffers Hyperextended Knee: ‘Hopefully It’ll Be OK’

Paul George's first preseason with the 76ers has already come with a scare, as the star forward hyperextended his left knee in a 120-104...
Jacob Gilyard, Grizzlies, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Waiving Jacob Gilyard

The Cavaliers are waiving point guard Jacob Gilyard, who came to training camp on an Exhibit 10 contract. Gilyard, 26, is 5-foot-9 and has played...
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox drives against the Lakers

NBA Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Spurs, Thunder

Kings Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is opting to bypass a potential three-year, $165 million contract extension in favor of a potential larger payday after the...
Jalen McDaniels, Raptors, Kings, Spurs, NBA

Kings Trading Jalen McDaniels To Spurs In Salary-Dump Move

The Kings are creating a little more financial flexibility, trading forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round draft pick to the Spurs, per NBA insider...
Mamadi Diakite, New York Knicks, NBA, Memphis Grizzlies, Suns

Suns Release Two Players

The Suns have waived NBA journeyman and forward/center Mamadi Diakite, as well as forward Moses Wood, the team announced in a press release. Diakite, 27,...
Matas Buzelis, Bulls, NBA

Rookie Matas Buzelis Seems To Have Bulls Believing In Element Of Surprise

Perhaps one of the least-mentioned lottery picks of the 2024 NBA Draft resides in Chicago. At least, Bulls forward Matas Buzelis isn't mentioned a...
NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder Preview: Despite Youth, OKC Has All That’s Needed To Emerge From West

Thunder Preview A look at the Oklahoma City Thunder entering the 2024-25 season ... Record: 57-25 (lost to the Mavericks in the second...
Trae Young and coach Quin Snyder, Hawks, NBA

Hawks Preview: Can Atlanta Finally Build A Solid Defense Around Trae Young?

Hawks Preview A look at the Atlanta Hawks entering the 2024-25 season ... Last Season: 36-46 (lost to the Bulls in the play-in...
Buddy Hield, Warriors, NBA

Buddy Hield Off Bench? For Warriors, That Seemingly Makes Most Sense

Buddy Hield has done well coming off the bench throughout his NBA career, and it's a role the man may take with him to...
Julius Randle, NBA, Knicks, Timberwolves

Timberwolves’ Julius Randle Promises He Still Has ‘Unfinished Business’

What could have been never will be and Julius Randle said he's ready to move on. Randle, of course, appeared back in New York...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks, NBA

Knicks Preview: Expectations Higher Than Ever After Additions Of Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges

Knicks Preview A look at the New York Knicks entering the 2024-25 season ... Record: 50-32 (lost to the Pacers in the second...

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