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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.
Donovan Mitchell dribbles in front of Buddy Hield

Cavs Pod: Talkin’ hot streak, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland’s return, and a whole lot more

Your Cleveland Cavaliers remain among the hottest teams in the NBA. That's right -- they've won 10 of 11 and 15 of 19 entering...
Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors, NBA

Warriors fielding trade offers for Andrew Wiggins

The Golden State Warriors are headed nowhere, and oh-so-fast. So why not shake things up? After all, the Warriors still have star guard Steph Curry...
Pete Nance, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Pete Nance returns to G League’s Charge as 10-day Cavs deal expires

The 10-day contract of Cavaliers forward Pete Nance has expired and he has rejoined the Cleveland Charge of the G League. The Charge waived forward...
Ricky Rubio, Cavaliers, NBA

Ricky Rubio joins Spanish club Barcelona for practice

Veteran point guard Ricky Rubio retired from the NBA a few weeks ago, but he may not be finished playing professionally altogether. Rubio could potentially...
Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA trade rumors

It’s the Lakers vs. Dejounte Murray in Atlanta

If you follow the NBA, you've heard the talk. It says the Los Angeles Lakers want to trade for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Tuesday...
Dillon Brooks defends LeBron James

Lakers express frustration after loss, another run-in with Rockets’ Dillon Brooks

It's the same as it ever was for the Los Angeles Lakers when they face forward Dillon Brooks, formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies and...
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Cavs

Darius Garland on track to return on Wednesday; what it means for Cavs

Well, it appears the Cavaliers' starting lineup is again complete. As suggested by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com and confirmed by Hoops Wire on Monday, point...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Opponents can reach, but right now, it’s rolling Cavs who teach

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 118-108 biggie of a home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. 1. The Cavaliers just got...
Gordon Hayward

Hornets looking to trade Gordon Hayward, Kyle Lowry

Without a doubt, the Charlotte Hornets could use a facelift, and they seem to realize it. Per Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Hornets...
Quin Snyder and Dejounte Murray

Coach Quin Snyder doesn’t want Hawks to trade Dejounte Murray

There's no shortage of trade rumors surrounding Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. But that doesn't mean coach Quin Snyder has to like it.  Per Marc Stein...
Matt Hurt

Grizzlies sign Matthew Hurt to 10-day deal

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to sign forward Matthew Hurt to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release. Hurt, 23, is 6-foot-9 and...
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs, NBA

West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Grizzlies

Spurs No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama has played in 40 games to date -- and is averaging 20.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1...
Moritz Wagner

East Notes: Magic, Raptors, Bulls, Zach LaVine

Magic The Magic overcame Devin Booker's 44 points in stopping the Suns on Sunday, holding Phoenix to just four points over the final 10 minutes...
Emoni Bates, Cavaliers, NBA, 76ers

Cavs’ Emoni Bates selected for G League Next Up Game

Cavaliers rookie forward Emoni Bates has been chosen to participate in the Next Up Game, which is the G League's version of the All-Star...

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