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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.
Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana Pacers, NBA

Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

The Indiana Pacers are trying to position themselves for the playoffs and that mission just received a little bit of a blow. That's because second-year...
DeJon Jarreau, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies To Sign DeJon Jarreau To 10-Day Hardship Deal

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to sign shooting guard DeJon Jarreau to a 10-day hardship contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Jarreau, 26, is 6-foot-5 and...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Rockets

Thunder Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be headed for another year of being a member of the All-NBA first team, and Friday was the latest example...
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

East Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Bulls, DeMar DeRozan, Sixers

Cavaliers Center Jarrett Allen indicated the Cavs should be able to stay afloat (and perhaps even flourish) without injured guard Donovan Mitchell, wing Max Strus...
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Jarrett Allen, Cavs Display Needed Grit, Grind Out OT Win Over Mighty Wolves

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' inspiring 113-104 overtime home win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. ... 1. Jarrett Allen is one of the nicest...
Darius Garland is defended by Cade Cunningham

Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs Concerns, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Adam Silver’s NBA Issues

Are the Cavaliers better off with Donovan Mitchell (when healthy) running the point than Darius Garland? If they think that's the case, would they...
Caris LeVert, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Face Rising Wolves In Need Of Jolt; Have Won 7 Straight Vs. West

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. 1. I said it on my 330 To Go show. I said...
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Jarrett Allen Getting Another Chance To Shine Bright, And Man, Do The Cavs Need It

Power forward Evan Mobley is out again, which can only mean one thing -- the Cavaliers will again need more of center Jarrett Allen. That...
Sam Amico and John Sabol

330 To Go/Hoops Wire Show: Talkin’ Career Paths And Cavs With John Sabol

So, where did I work before I started covering the Cavaliers? Well, lots of places, but it feels like a long time ago since...
Jalen Brunson tries to drive past the Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell, Knicks, NBA

East Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Bulls, Sixers

Knicks Point guard Jalen Brunson went through most of practice on Thursday and could be good to go for the Knicks' game on Friday, coach...
De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings, NBA

West Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Grizzlies, Clippers

Kings Point guard De'Aaron Fox tied a career-high with 44 points and the Kings coasted to an impressive road win over the Lakers on Wednesday,...
OJ Mayo, Liaoning Flying Leopards, CBA

Former Lottery Pick OJ Mayo Signs With Chinese Club

Former NBA lottery pick and guard/forward O.J. Mayo is signing with the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association, as relayed by Alberto...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA rumors

Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Out With Torn Meniscus

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to miss some time after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee, per Shams...
Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets, NBA

Nets’ Ben Simmons Out For Season; Career Over?

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season as he again explores treatment options for a nerve impingement in his...

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