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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.
Adrian Griffin

Coach Adrian Griffin: Bucks need to get ready for Cleveland

Everyone around the NBA is noticing what's going on with the Cavaliers. Or as some like to call them these days, Cavs Lite. That includes...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is defended by Josh Hart.

Knicks’ loss to Thunder another painful reminder that they drafted Kevin Knox over SGA

Last year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an All-NBA first-teamer. He may be even better this season. Meanwhile, forward Kevin Knox has become an NBA journeyman and...
Dennis Schroder and Darko Rajakovic

Raptors move Dennis Schroder to bench, fall one assist shy of franchise record

This isn't an indictment of Raptors point guard Dennis Schroder. It's actually more to sign the praises of coach Darko Rajakovic. After all, it was...
Brandon Williams

Mavs sign Brandon Williams to two-way deal, waive Dexter Dennis

The Dallas Mavericks have signed point guard Brandon Williams to a two-way contract and waived shooting guard Dexter Dennis, the team announced. Williams, 24, is...
Aaron Gordon, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon not expected to miss much time after dog bites to face, shooting hand

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon isn't with the team, but that could change soon. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Gordon is expected to return soon...
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore

Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore to acquire majority of Timberwolves

Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are expected to exercise their option to acquire the majority of the Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's...
Caris LeVert, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Undermanned Cavs rally, overwhelm Mavs with pure grit, ‘plain and simple’

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' thriller of a 113-110 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. 1. The Mavericks probably thought the Cavs had...
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, NBA

Sixers may wait until offseason before making another big move

The 76ers have been linked to available Bulls guard Zach LaVine, but they may just stand pat for the time being. After all, things...
Zach LaVine

Trade market for Bulls’ Zach LaVine described as ‘barren’

The Chicago Bulls and guard Zach LaVine are both open to a trade — that much you probably already know. But good luck. Still. With...
Pascal Siakam

Raptors ‘not there yet’ on deciding to keep or trade Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby

Just like last season and most of the summer, the Raptors have been linked to trade rumors involving big man Pascal Siakam and forward...
Aaron Gordon

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon away from team after being bitten by dog

Forward Aaron Gordon is way from the reigning champion Nuggets after suffering lacerations to his hand and face when he was bitten by a...
Mark Cuban, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mark Cuban sale of majority stake in Mavericks approved

The Dallas Mavericks will still likely be known as Mark Cuban's team, and he will still own part of them and continue to be...
Miles Bridges, Hornets, Clippers, NBA

Hornets’ Miles Bridges among possible Pistons trade targets

The Pistons have set an NBA in-season record with 27 straight losses. They stand a chance to keep it going, too. And when that happens,...
Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rich Paul, NBA

Amico on The Fan: Are Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland Cavs’ backcourt of future?

Hey, how about those Cavaliers, who have won four of five entering Wednesday's road game against the Dallas Mavericks? Pretty impressive, given that they've had...

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