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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.
Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, NBA, ESPN

‘Inside The NBA’ To Dribble On, Officially Moving To ESPN And ABC

Well, it's time for another major shakeup in NBA media coverage. Namely, "Inside the NBA” -- the legendary show with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith,...
Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics, NBA

Celtics Assign Kristaps Porzingis To G League Affiliate For Practice

Kristaps Porzingis has officially reached the next important milestone in his recovery process. In a move that signals progress and optimism, the Celtics announced...
Kevin Durant, Suns, Rockets, NBA

Rockets Continue To Be Linked To Kevin Durant, But Young Core Remains Priority

As the Rockets continue to impress with a 9-4 start to the season, the consistent buzz out of the organization suggests they are in...
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo

Rockets Reportedly Monitoring Giannis Antetokounmpo Situation

It was only a matter of time before the Rockets' name started circulating in trade rumors surrounding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Rockets' growing...
Shaedon Sharpe, Trail Blazers, Hawks, NBA

Don’t Look Now, But Trail Blazers Have Won Three Straight After Rallying To Top Hawks

The Trail Blazers found themselves in a dogfight on Sunday night, but when the dust settled, it was Shaedon Sharpe who stood tallest. In a...
Devin Booker, Suns, Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves Again Show Their Resiliency As Julius Randle Sets Suns At Buzzer

The Timberwolves’ matchup against the Suns on Sunday turned into an instant classic, capped by Julius Randle’s ice-cold dagger at the buzzer. In a game...
Kyle Kuzma, Wizards, Pistons, NBA

Pistons Beat Kyle Kuzma’s Wizards, Remember His Viral Jab Amid Win Streak Turnaround

The Pistons are turning over a new leaf this season, and they made a statement on Sunday by securing their seventh win -- a...
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavs Show Desperation In Clinging To Win Over Shorthanded Thunder

Wholesale injury absences may have stripped some of the shine from the Western Conference playoff rematch between the Mavericks (7-7) and the Thunder (11-3)...
Sam Merrill, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Sam Merrill Day-to-Day; No Updates On Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade

When you stand at 15-0, everyone wants to know your business. And business is indeed booming for the Cavaliers. In fact, right now, about the...
Ty Jerome, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Hornets

Dribbles: Cavs Hit Another Unbeaten Milestone, With Biggest Test Yet On Horizon

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 128-114 home win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. .. 1. The Cavs (15-0) are undefeated on...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs Scoot To 15-0, Again Show Depth, Balance In Win Over Hornets

CLEVELAND -- It's 15-0, tied for the second-best start in NBA history. But the Cavaliers aren't necessarily stunned about their record. Just pleased. "It's tough...
Bucks, Damian Lillard, Doc Rivers, NBA

Bucks Reportedly Weighing Trade Options For Defensive Upgrade, Dangling Pick

The Bucks aren't satisfied with the way things are going, and you can't really blame them. This is a team that was expected to...
Larry Nance Jr, Hawks, Pelicans, NBA

Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr. Leads NBA In 3-Point Percentage; Cavs’ Ty Jerome Fifth

To the surprise of many, perhaps the Hawks' Larry Nance Jr. himself, your NBA leader in 3-point field-goal percentage is none other than Larry...
NBA on TNT

TNT Parent Company Reportedly Reaches Settlement With NBA

Warner Bros. Discovery is making waves again, but this time not with a splashy acquisition or blockbuster show -- it’s with a settlement that...

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