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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.
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat, NBA news

Report: Heat Have Yet To Receive Trade Offer For Jimmy Butler That Sparks Interest

Despite the Miami Heat’s ongoing trade efforts involving Jimmy Butler, the NBA market has been surprisingly quiet, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang...
Jusuf Nurkic, Suns, NBA

NBA Rumors: Suns, Jusuf Nurkic, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Bucks

Suns The Suns have one available first-round pick and three second-round picks. But the most significant asset could be Jusuf Nurkic, whose $18 million salary...
Pat Riley, Heat, NBA

Heat’s Pat Riley, Jimmy Butler Headed For What Appears To Be Inevitable Conclusion

In the latest chapter of the Miami Heat's ongoing saga, Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler have reached the breaking point of their relationship, one...
Cooper Flagg, Duke, NBA Draft, NCAA

NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Edition

Here's our first and incredibly early NBA Mock Draft with the college basketball season just having entered conference play. 1. Washington Wizards: Cooper Flagg, SF/PF,...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Rockets

Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue expressed his full support for Kawhi Leonard stepping away from the Clippers this week to be with family affected by the...
Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors, NBA

Warriors Looking For Answers In Quest To Reverse Downhill Turn

The Golden State Warriors hoped to end their troubling slump on Tuesday night, facing a Miami Heat team missing star Jimmy Butler due to...
NBA, Blazers, Warriors, Bucks, Jerami Grant, Andrew Wiggins, Khris Middleton

Trade Proposal Sends Bucks’ Khris Middleton To Trail Blazers

One NBA trade proposal is a simple deal that would involve just two players and perhaps help both teams. It sends Milwaukee Bucks forward...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

Cavs Speak Of Growth, Unity After Fighting Off Thunder, Claiming 11th Straight

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers just continue to turn heads, adding yet another impressive victory to their resume. It came via a thrilling 129-122 home...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, Thunder, NBA

Chet Holmgren’s Absence Felt As Thunder Struggle To Contain Cavs’ Twin Towers

CLEVELAND -- Chet Holmgren's absence from the lineup was glaring in Oklahoma City's 129-122 road loss to the Cavaliers, underscoring just how critical he...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs,. Thunder, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Show Nation That, Yeah, They’re On Top Of NBA World Right Now

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' thriller of a 129-122 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. ... 1. This game was...
NBA, Jazz, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Raptors

Latest on Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson's return to the court was short-lived, as the New Orleans Pelicans have ruled him out for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Away From Team As Result Of LA Wildfires

Kawhi Leonard will be absent from the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup on Wednesday as the team travels to Denver to face the Nuggets, the...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Hawks

Cavs’ Winning Formula: Speed, Simplification, And Chemistry Driving Dominance

Everything is going great for the Cavaliers, thank you for asking, entering Wednesday's hyped home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder (7 p.m., EST). As...
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic, Georges Niang, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Magic Star Paolo Banchero Expected To Return Later This Week

The Orlando Magic are set to get a major boost this week, as star big man Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action...

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