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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.
Suns, Kevin Durant, Heat, Bam Adebayo, NBA

Suns Have Risen To Match Best Start, Mostly Via Some Serious Nail-Biters

The Phoenix Suns are making a habit of these nail-biting finishes, and while it’s giving fans plenty of stress,...
Bronny James, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Assigning Bronny James To G League For South Bay Home Games

As expected, the Lakers have assigned rookie guard Bronny James to their G Leaguer affiliate, as relayed by Shams...
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, NBA

Sixers Dealt Another Blow As Tyrese Maxey To Miss Multiple Weeks

For the Philadelphia 76ers, the hits just keep coming. Tyrese Maxey, who’s been the heart and soul of their...
Paul George, NBA, Clippers, Sixers, 76ers

Sixers’ Paul George On Boos From Clippers Fans: ‘I Didn’t Get It’

Paul George's homecoming to face the Clippers at their new Intuit Dome had all the drama you'd expect. The...
Ja Morant, Grizzlies, Lakers, NBA

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant After Win Over Lakers: ‘I Don’t Like Them’

Ja Morant doesn’t forget. When the Lakers knocked his Grizzlies out of the 2023 playoffs, it left a mark. And...
Caris LeVert, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Pelicans

Dribbles: For The Ninth Straight Time, Yes, Cavs Win, And They Indeed Celebrated After

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 131-122 road win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. ... 1. Ladies and gentlemen, you just...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Latest on Joel Embiid

The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid at least for the next three games, and as relayed by Marc...
Johnny Furphy, Pacers, NBA

NBA Transactions: Johnny Furphy, Baylor Scheierman, Knicks

November 5 The Pacers assigned Johnny Furphy to the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League. ...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Pregame Dribbles: Cavs Visit Wounded Pelicans With 9-0 In Sight

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Pelicans on Wednesday (8 p.m. EST tipoff) ... 1. Can...
Doc Rivers, Bucks, NBA

Doc Rivers: Bucks Will Make The Playoffs. ‘I’m Not Worried About That’

The Bucks are 1-6 entering Wednesday night and while they've had a few really close games (including two against...
Darius Garland, Cavs, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Podcast: Breaking Down What’s Going Well In Undefeated Early Season

As you know, the Cavaliers are 8-0. But how did they get here? Well, if you've watched, you may already...
Gregg Popovich, Spurs, NBA

Spurs Focused On Continuity, System As Gregg Popovich To Remain Out Indefinitely

The Spurs are stepping into unfamiliar territory with head coach Gregg Popovich sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue...
JB Bickerstaff, Pistons, NBA

Pistons Showing Serious Signs Of Turning Corner Under New Coach JB Bickerstaff

Don't look now, but the Pistons aren't terrible. In fact, some may even tell you they're a team on...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Joel Embiid Suspended Three Games For Shoving Reporter

The end may be near. Or more accurately for Joel Embiid and the 76ers, the beginning may be here....

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