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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.
Gui Santos, Warriors, NBA

Warriors sign Gui Santos to multiyear extension

The Warriors are locking up forward Gui Santos for the long term. The team announced Saturday that Santos has signed a multiyear contract extension. According...
Ryan Nembhard, Mavericks, NBA

Mavericks promoting Ryan Nembhard to two-year standard deal

The Mavericks are converting guard Ryan Nembhard from a two-way contract to a two-year standard deal that includes a team option for 2026-27, per...
Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder, NBA

Nikola Jokic on Lu Dort foul: ‘Unnecessary move and necessary reaction’

Tempers flared Friday night at Paycom Center. A physical matchup between the Nuggets and Thunder escalated early in the fourth quarter when Denver star Nikola Jokic...
Tyus Jones, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavericks to waive veteran guard Tyus Jones

The Mavericks intend to waive veteran point guard Tyus Jones, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Because the move is expected to be...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder, NBA

Thunder take down Nuggets in chippy OT showdown as SGA returns

The Thunder got their MVP back. Then they got a little extra edge to go with it. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return...
Jaylen Brown,. Celtics, NBA

Celtics erupt for historic shooting night, await Jayson Tatum return

The Celtics are rolling again. And this time, they did it with one of the most efficient offensive performances the league has seen in...
Cam Thomas, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Cam Thomas says Nets ‘don’t believe in nobody’

Bucks newcomer Cam Thomas did not hold back when asked about his time with the Nets. Speaking to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post...
Cooper Flagg, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg likely out at least two more games

The Cooper Flagg injury timeline is stretching a little longer. The Mavericks rookie forward missed his sixth straight game Friday with a left midfoot sprain...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Undermanned Cavs let one get away vs. Pistons, but message delivered

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 122-119 toughie of an overtime road loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. 1. This one stings. Not because the...
Khris Middleton, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd: Khris Middleton is buyout candidate

The Mavericks could have a decision looming with veteran forward Khris Middleton. Prior to Friday’s loss to Memphis, coach Jason Kidd confirmed Middleton is weighing...
Quenton Jackson, Pacers, NBA

Pacers convert Quenton Jackson to three-year deal

The Pacers are rewarding Quenton Jackson with a promotion. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Jackson’s two-way contract is being converted into a three-year standard...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Latest on Donovan Mitchell, Cavs

The Cavaliers limped into Detroit, but maybe they won’t limp for long. Coach Kenny Atkinson offered at least a little optimism on Donovan Mitchell’s groin...
Jamaree Bouyea, Suns, NBA

Suns waive Cole Anthony, clear spot for Jamaree Bouyea

The Suns have officially waived guard Cole Anthony, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The move had long been expected. Anthony arrived in Phoenix...
Spencer Jones, Nuggets, NBA

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Thunder, Blazers, Scoot Henderson

Nuggets The Nuggets would have preferred to lock up Spencer Jones on a team-friendly multiyear deal when they converted his two-way contract, but as Bennett...

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