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Sam Amico

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.
Mitchell Robinson, Knicks, NBA

NBA to deny Knicks’ request for disabled player exception

The NBA is denying the Knicks' request for a $7.8 million disabled player exception for center Mitchell Robinson, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The reason?...
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, NBA

West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Clippers, Woj, Shams, Nuggets

Suns Star forward Kevin Durant shot down rumors that he's grown frustrated with the Suns. “I don’t want to get traded,” Durant said. “I’m not frustrated...
Draymond Green

West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Lakers, Spurs

Warriors  Coach Steve Kerr said he thinks forward Draymond Green realizes what's at stake as he makes his return from an NBA-mandated suspension. "I think Draymond...
Pascal Siakam

Pacers viewed as leader in sweepstakes for Raptors’ Pascal Siakam

Understandably, the rising Pacers believe they are a move or two away from even better things. Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is said to be available,...
Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris

Woj: Sixers more likely to make upgrades ‘on the margins’

Many around the NBA have wondered whether the 76ers will attempt to make a splashy trade to add another star next to center Joel...
Kawhi Leonard drives by LeBron James

Kawhi Leonard’s contract extension with Clippers for three years

Details have emerged on the contract extension involving star forward Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Leonard agreed to a...
Paul George

Paul George, Clippers in talks on contract extension

The Clippers reached a long-term agreement with star forward Kawhi Leonard, signing him to a contract extension on Wednesday. Now, they are trying to lock...
Kawhi Leonard, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers

Clippers sign Kawhi Leonard to contract extension

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed star forward Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, the team announced. The Clippers broke their own news on the...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA rumors

West Notes: Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kings, Grizzlies

Timberwolves Big man Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves have been as good as ever as the season rolls along, with Towns scoring 23 of 28...
Zach LaVine drives by Austin Reaves (Getty)

Insider: Lakers attempting trade for Bulls’ Zach LaVine would be ‘ill-advised’

The Lakers have been linked to Bulls guard Zach LaVine in trade rumors, but they may want to stay away. At least, that's the...
Cedi Osman, NBA

Spurs looking to trade Cedi Osman?

The Spurs are trying to figure out their future around No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama and are likely to keep adding youth. That may...
Mark Price For 3 podcast, NBA

Mark Price Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs, Lakers, NBA rumors and more

I joined four-time All-Star Mark Price and host Aaron Conrad on the latest Mark Price For 3 podcast to talk Cavaliers, take a look...
Zach LaVine

East Notes: Bulls, Zach LaVine, Pacers, Heat

Bulls Coach Billy Donovan said guard Zach LaVine and center Nikola Vucevic will return to the lineup once they are healthy enough to do so. “I...
NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers

Pacers reportedly relieved over Tyrese Haliburton MRI

Things looked pretty bad when Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with a hamstring injury in Monday's home win over the Celtics. And they're...

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