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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.
Khris Middleton, Bucks, NBA

Bucks Moving Khris Middleton To Reserve Role

The Milwaukee Bucks are making a significant change to their lineup, with Khris Middleton being removed from the starting five and moved to a...
Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs Staying Grounded, Focused As National Spotlight Finally Arrives

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell took one glance at the oversized pack of reporters gathered around him after Tuesday’s practice and smirked. “Sheesh,” Mitchell said, his...
LeBron James, Lakers, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Lakers’ Uneven Season Continues In Loss To Shorthanded Mavs

The Los Angeles Lakers’ momentum came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night, falling 118-97 to the wildly shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, dropping LA to...
Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘These Are The Games We Live For’

The Cavaliers are in the midst of a historic streak, having won 10 straight, each by double-digits. They're off to a franchise-best 31-4 start. The...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, Cason Wallace, Thunder, NBA

Talkin’ Cavs: Thunder Matchup, What’s Been Working, What’s Ahead

It's the biggest game of the NBA regular season to date -- the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.  But it's far from the...
Pete Nance, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

Sixers Waive Pete Nance From Two-Way Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived two-way power forward Pete Nance, the team announced in a press release. Nance, the younger brother of Atlanta Hawks big...
Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs Make One Thing Clear During Historic Start: They’re Chasing More Than Regular-Season Success

The Cavaliers are quietly chasing history, but they're in no mood to talk about it. With a 31-4 record after Sunday's dominant 115-105 victory...
Orlando Robinson, Kings, NBA news, Magic

Kings Waive Veteran Center, Retain Three Others Beyond Guarantee Date

The Sacramento Kings made some important roster decisions on Tuesday, retaining three players with non-guaranteed contracts and waiving another, according to Shams Charania of...
Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, NBA

NBA Rumors: Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Grizzlies

Nuggets The Nuggets may need to make a move and the name of Michael Porter Jr. has been the name mentioned most ahead of the...
Larry Nance Jr, Hawks, Pelicans, NBA

NBA Trade Rumors: Hawks, Larry Nance Jr, Nets, Cam Johnson, Hornets

Hawks Larry Nance Jr. remains a trade candidate for the Hawks despite suffering a broken hand on Dec. 28 that will sideline him for a...
Jimmy Butler, DeMar DeRozan, Heat, Kings, NBA

Trade Proposal Sends Heat’s Jimmy Butler, Kevin Love To Kings

The Miami Heat want to move Jimmy Butler and the Sacramento Kings could use a boost. So perhaps an NBA trade proposal from John...
NBA, Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler, Cavs, Cavaliers

Heat Stuck In Tight Spot With Jimmy Butler, And Limited Trade Options

It’s been a rough stretch for the Miami Heat, and the Jimmy Butler situation is at the heart of it. A year ago, when the...
Kevin Durant, Suns, NBA

Suns Reaching Point Where It Might Be Time To Consider Pulling Plug

Forget the wins and losses: How is a Phoenix Suns team with Kevin Durant this boring? That was the question asked by The Athletic's...
Bradley Beal, Suns, NBA, Clippers

Suns’ Bradley Beal On Trade Rumors: ‘I Need To Be Addressed Because I Hold The Cards’

Bradley Beal turned in a statement performance off the bench Monday night, scoring 25 points in the Phoenix Suns' 109-99 road win over the...

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