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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.
Kawhi Leonard, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers

No Timetable For Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard To Return

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of Game 4 vs. the Mavericks on Sunday and head of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said he...
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic, NBA

Dribbles: Everything Open To Question As Cavs Meltdown Carries Over

Random dribbles after the Cavaliers' brutal 112-89 Game 4 road loss to the Orlando Magic in their first-round NBA playoff matchup. ... 1. It appears...
Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

Bucks Star Damian Lillard Doubtful For Game 4 vs. Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is doubtful for Game 4 of the NBA first-round series vs. the Indiana Pacers after suffering an Achilles strain,...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs, NBA

Playoff Podcast: Will The Real Cavaliers Please Stand Up

In the first two games, the Cavs' domination over the Orlando Magic was almost laughable as they took a 2-0 series lead in the...
Aaron Gordon, Nuggets, NBA

West Notes: Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Lakers, Darvin Ham, Kings

Nuggets Forward Aaron Gordon said he is not revealing in the Lakers' inability to beat them. Instead, he's celebrating the Nuggets' achievement. They own a...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Jeanie Buss

LeBron James On Lakers’ 3-0 Hole: ‘You Play Until The Wheels Fall Off’

LeBron James is trying to keep a positive mindset despite the Lakers' 3-0 series deficit vs. the Nuggets in the first round of the...
D'Angelo Russell, Lakers, Magic, NBA

Report: Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell Likely To Decline Player Option, Enter Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell is expected to decline the player option on his contract after the season and become an unrestricted free...
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic, Georges Niang, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Need To Burn The Film On Game 3, Never Speak Of It Again

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 121-83 beatdown of a road loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their NBA first-round playoff series....
Norris Cole, NBA

Norris Cole Signs With Puerto Rican Club

Former NBA guard Norris Cole has agreed to a contract with Osos de Manati of Puerto Rico, the team announced. Cole, 35, spent this past...
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

Hawks GM Landry Fields Offers No Clarity On Trae Young’s Future With Team

For the past few seasons, the Atlanta Hawks have been spinning their basketball tires. Not bad, but not really going anywhere. Now, there are rumors...
Jaylen Brown and Al Horford of the Celtics battle for the ball, NBA playoffs

Tim Legler: If Celtics Are ‘Real Deal,’ They’ll Win Game 3 vs. Heat

Somehow, someway, the Boston Celtics managed to lose to the Miami Heat without injured NBA star Jimmy Butler. Yes, in Boston. The Heat had plenty...
Dean Wade, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Dean Wade To Miss At Least Remainder Of Series vs. Magic

The Cavaliers enter Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic missing a familiar face. But Dean Wade actually has been...
JB Bickerstaff, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Cavs

HW Radio: What Do Cavs Need To Do To Win Game 3 On Road?

The Cavaliers have been dominant in their first two playoff games of 2024. Hey, a lot of people predicted otherwise. But what could they aim...
Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Cleveland Cavaliers, Joe Ingles Orlando Magic, NBA

Game 2 Win Cavs’ Most-Watched Since LeBron James Era

Everyone loves a winner and you can especially say that about fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They proved as much by making the Game 2...

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