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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.
Larry Nance Jr, NBA, New Orleans Pelicans, Lakers, Hawks

Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. Already Receiving Praise For Leadership

Forward Larry Nance Jr. is new to the Hawks, but already, he's serving notice. For one, he claimed to have blocked teammate Dyson Daniels'...
Tony Snell, Heat, NBA

Heat Adding Tony Snell To G League Affiliate

Free agent NBA wing Tony Snell is joining the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Sioux Falls is...
NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves., Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks

Knicks Had Been In Pursuit Of Karl-Anthony Towns For Year Or More, Kept Getting ‘Hard No’

The Knicks finally landed Karl-Anthony Towns in a trade with the Timberwolves, but it didn't come easily. A lot of people weren't even so...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards: Trade Of Karl-Anthony Towns ‘Weird To Talk About’

With Karl-Anthony Towns being sent off in a trade to the Knicks, there's no doubt about who's the Timberwolves' main man. That would be no...
Julius Randle, NBA, Knicks, Timberwolves, Mavericks, Mavs

Knicks Never Reached Consensus In Decision To Trade Julius Randle

The entire Knicks organization is thrilled to land star big man Karl-Anthony Towns in a trade with the Timberwolves (and Hornets). But dealing power...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks, Timberwolves, NBA

Knicks’ Acquisition Of Karl-Anthony Towns In Trade With Wolves, Hornets Now Complete

The Knicks have finalized their trade for Timberwolves center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns, roping in the Hornets to help facilitate the deal and make salaries match. Per...
Adam Schefter, ESPN, NBA

Adam Schefter, ESPN Have Mutual Interest In Schefter Replacing Adrian Wojnarowski

NFL insider Adam Schefter may someday soon be known as more than the top NFL insider. Perhaps he can be the top NBA insider,...
Sharife Cooper, Cavaliers, Charge, NBA

Former Cavs And Hawks Guard Sharife Cooper Signs In Turkey

Former Cavaliers and Cleveland Charge point guard Sharife Cooper has signed with Turkish club  Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi, per the RealGM transactions log. Cooper, 23, is...
Scottie Barnes, Raptors, NBA

Raptors’ Scottie Barnes Excused From Start Of Training Camp

The Raptors don't have many reasons to believe in much more beyond a rebuild this season, though forward Scottie Barnes undoubtedly offers some hope....
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs’ Darius Garland On Offseason Trade Rumors: ‘Definitely False’

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Remember those summer rumors that insisted Darius Garland would demand a trade from the Cavaliers if Donovan Mitchell signed a contract...
Thon Maker, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rockets, NBA

Rockets Sign Thon Maker, Markquis Nowell To Camp Deals

The Rockets have signed center/forward Thon Maker and point guard Markquis Nowell to Exhibit 10 contracts for training camp, as first reported by NBA...
Brian Keefe, Kyle Kuzma, Wizards, NBA

Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma: Coach Brian Keefe ‘Has The Attention Of This Team’

The Wizards aren't expected to do much beyond trying to develop talent this season, along with perhaps making some trades to land a little...
Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Kenny Atkinson Era Begins, Jaylon Tyson Expectations, And More From Cavs Camp

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' first day of training camp at IMG Academy in Florida. ... 1. Well, the Kenny Atkinson era has begun. A...
Isaiah Mobley, 76ers, Cavaliers, NBA

Sixers Sign Isaiah Mobley To Camp Roster

The 76ers have signed power forward Isaiah Mobley to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp. Mobley, 24, is 6-foot-8 and was selected by the...

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