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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.
Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers at Bucks

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday (8 p.m. EST tipoff). ... 1....
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, Magic, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Fend Off Feisty Magic, Move To 6-And-Oh-So-Unified

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 120-109 home win over the Orlando Magic on Friday. ... 1. It wasn't...
Hawks, Warriors, Clint Capela, NBA

NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Pelicans, CJ McCollum, Grizzlies

Warriors The Warriors are in a bit of a bind here, no question about it. Missing Stephen Curry for a...
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets Suddenly Must Find Way To Be Something More Than Just All Nikola Jokic, All The Time

Denver's start has been, well, a bit of a reality check. Two wins in four NBA games might not...
Cavaliers, Hoops Wire, Live, 330 to Go, NBA

Hoops Wire Live: Cavaliers Cookin’ Early In Kenny Atkinson Era, With Guest Kenny Roda

The Cleveland Cavaliers? Undefeated? Oh, you'd better believe it. At least, they are/were through five games.  There's so much to...
Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks Looking For Answers, And Maybe Some Perimeter Defense, Amid 1-4 Start

The Bucks didn’t expect to be staring down a 1-4 record, yet here they are. For a team built...
Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, NBA

Pregame Dribbles: Cavaliers vs. Magic

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home date with the Orlando Magic on Friday ... 1. The Cavs...
Full Court Cleveland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Full Court: Talkin’ Cavs’ Scorching Start With Booby Gibson, Rafa Hernandez-Brito

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers are 5-0 entering Friday's home game against the Orlando Magic and we have a weekly...
NBA, Charles Barkley, LeBron James

After Worst Defeat Ever vs. Cavs, LeBron James Says Lakers Must Find Way To Get Back On Track

The Lakers' 134-110 road loss to the Cavaliers wasn't just any old defeat. It was the worst loss LeBron...
Jalen Hood-Schifino, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Declining Third-Year Option On Jalen Hood-Schifino

The Lakers' decision to decline Jalen Hood-Schifino’s third-year option is a strong signal about their outlook on the young...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Joel Embiid Taking Part In 5-on-5 As He Readies For Season Debut

The 76ers are taking a meticulous approach with Joel Embiid this season, setting their sights on one thing: a...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Jeanie Buss

LeBron James On Potentially Playing With Son Bryce Next: That’d Be Pretty Cool

Whether by himself or with his son, Lakers star LeBron James made it clear he enjoys coming back to...
Cavaliers, Caris LeVet, Darius Garland, Cavs, NBA, LeBron James, Lakers

Dribbles: Unbeaten Cavs Show LeBron, Lakers Who’s New King Of Cleveland Basketball

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 134-110 hammer job of the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. ... 1....
Willie Green, Pelicans, NBA

Fair Or Not, Pelicans’ Meltdown Doesn’t Bode Well For Coach Willie Green

You don't blow a 20-point lead and lose to a Warriors team without their star player (and two other...

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