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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.
NBA, Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on future: ‘I could be traded… that’s the realism of it’

Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t ignoring the noise. He’s acknowledging it. Speaking to Yaron Weitzman of Yahoo Sports, Williamson addressed the possibility of being moved this...
Caris LeVert, Pistons, NBA

NBA Notes: Pistons, Caris LeVert, Magic, Franz Wagner, Jazz

Pistons It’s been a strange season for Caris LeVert. The Pistons guard is averaging career lows across the board, including 7.5 points and 19.5 minutes while...
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd

Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic talk: ‘When are we going to move on?’

The Mavericks know what everyone is still talking about. Coach Jason Kidd is ready to turn the page. Asked about the lingering fallout from the...
Liron Fanan, Cavaliers, Cavs, Charge, G League, NBA

Charge GM Liron Fanan named G League Executive of the Year

Liron Fanan, general manager of the Cleveland Charge, has been named the NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year for 2025-26, the team...
Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman meets with NBA reporters.

Mavericks eyeing big names in early stages of GM search

The Mavericks are casting a wide net in their search for a new general manager and aiming high. Perhaps a little too high. Either way, according...
JB Bickerstaff, Pistons, Cavaliers, NBA

Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff on Jaden Ivey: ‘Can’t overlook the human aspect’

Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows Jaden Ivey well, with Ivey on Detroit's roster before being traded to the Bulls in February. Ivey, of course, was...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

LeBron James sets another record, passes Kareem for most total wins

At this point, it’s almost routine. LeBron James added another record Tuesday night as the Lakers handled the visiting Cavaliers, 127-113. The win was No. 1,229...
LeBron James, Lakers, James Harden, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs look unprepared, uninspired in ugly loss to Lakers

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 127-113 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. 1. Well, Jarrett Allen was really good early. That was...
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, NBA

NBA trade proposal pairs Kyrie Irving with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks

File this under blockbuster for a reason. According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, a hypothetical deal has Kyrie Irving landing with the Bucks alongside...
Jaylen Brown,. Celtics, NBA

NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Knicks, Raptors, Scottie Barnes

Celtics The Celtics have 50 wins and control the No. 2 seed. Not bad for what Jaylen Brown jokingly called a “gap year.” Either way, coach...
Jaden Ivey, Bulls, NBA

Bulls won’t recoup salary after waiving Jaden Ivey amid controversy

The Jaden Ivey situation isn’t settling down. A day after the Bulls waived Ivey, more details are coming into focus. According to Mike Vorkunov of...
LeBron James, Cavaliers, Cavs, Lakers, NBA

LeBron James free agency: Cavs reunion remains cleanest, most natural path

If LeBron James plays beyond this season, the Cavaliers will be right there. Maybe at the front of the line. According to Tim Bontemps and...
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Lakers, Warriors, NBA

LeBron James free agency: Warriors option would bring star power, familiarity

The Warriors idea is easy to picture. Whether it makes sense is another question. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Warriors...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

LeBron James free agency: Nuggets pairing with Nikola Jokic a legit option?

This one would be fun. Really fun. According to Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, multiple league sources have floated the Nuggets as a...

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