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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.
Russell Westbrook

NBA players who became trade-eligible on Dec. 15

Players who signed contracts this past offseason aren't eligible to be traded until Dec. 15, or three months after they signed their contract, whichever...
Pascal Siakam

East Rumors: Raptors, Pascal Siakam, Hawks, Pacers

Raptors The Raptors once again are being regularly mentioned in trade rumors, with forward Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby being mentioned...
Bojan Bogdanovic

Pistons looking to clean house?

When you lose 23 straight games, anything is possible. At least, anything is when it comes to roster changes. That is where the Detroit Pistons...
JB Bickerstaff instructs Donovan Mitchell

Cavs Podcast: Darius Garland, Evan Mobley injuries; Donovan Mitchell future; much more

CLEVELAND -- For the next month (and likely more), the Cavaliers will have to try to remain competitive and stay in the mix for...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs, NBA

Rival exec on Cavs: No idea what’s going on, ‘but it ain’t good’

Injuries. Unfriendly schedule. A .500 record. That is where the Cavaliers are today and it cannot be debated. It's still early, but people are beginning...
Collin Sexton

Jazz Trade Rumors: Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Kelly Olynyk

This year's start isn't nearly as cool as last year's for the Utah Jazz. So it would be no surprise if they decided to...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Evan Mobley to undergo knee surgery, likely out 6-8 weeks

Cavaliers power forward Evan Mobley will need surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, according to Adrian...
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Darius Garland to miss multiple weeks with fractured jaw

The hits just keep on coming for the Cavaliers, and none of them are good. More accurately, the Cavs can't seem to stay healthy...
Lauri Markkanen, Jazz, NBA, Warriors, Thunder

Thunder, Hawks, Kings reportedly have strongest interest in Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen

There's no reason to believe the Utah Jazz are looking to trade forward Lauri Markkanen. But the rumor mill has begun to churn, and...
Zach LaVine defends Darius Garland

Report: Bulls offered Zach LaVine for Cavs’ Darius Garland

Trade talks centered on guard Zach LaVine have heated up and the Chicago Bulls are having no luck finding a deal. But it's apparently...
Daryl Morey

Sixers to extend Daryl Morey contract through 2027-28

President of basketball operations Daryl Morey had to trade James Harden earlier this season and the Philadelphia 76ers haven't missed a beat. And it appears...
Keldon Johnson

West Rumors: Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Bol Bol, Lakers, Warriors

Spurs Small forward Keldon Johnson could be among the players who become available ahead of the February trade deadline, suggested Marc J. Spears of ESPN/Andscape. "You...
Wes Unseld Jr instructs Corey Kispert

Wizards, who haven’t won 50 games since 1979, focused on small victories

It's been a long time since the Washington Wizards won at least 50 games. In fact, they weren't even called the Wizards the last...
Klay Thompson argues with an official as Draymond Green looks on (Getty)

Insider: Warriors may be forced to make ‘hard decisions’ soon

It's safe to say the Golden State Warriors' early season isn't going as planned. Draymond Green has been suspended -- again. This time indefinitely. Klay...

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