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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.
Duquesne basketball, LeBron James

LeBron James Gifts New Shoes To Duquesne Ahead Of NCAA Tournament

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always had a special place in his heart for Keith Dambrot, now...
Jarrett Allen, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Battle, Scrap, Then Let It Slip Away vs. Heat

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 107-104 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. 1. This is a hard...
NBA on ESPN logo

NBA, ESPN Apart In Media Rights Talks; League May Add Others

The NBA and ESPN are in the midst of talks to renew the cable network's media rights package, but...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Dean Wade ‘Progressing’ Toward Returns

CLEVELAND -- Coach J.B. Bickerstaff couldn't offer specifics, but he didn't have something resembling positive news. And it was related...
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, NBA

West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Timberwolves, Pelicans

Nuggets The Nuggets blew an 18-point lead before escaping with a road win over the shorthanded Timberwolves on Tuesday, and...
Isaiah Thomas, Phoenix Suns, NBA News

Suns Officially Sign Isaiah Thomas To 10-Day Contract

The Phoenix Suns have officially signed point guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a...
Cavaliers' Caris LeVert slaps hands with Jarrett Allen as Steph Curry looks on

Cavs Dribbles: More Determined Play, Defense Will Be Required Vs. Heat

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game vs. the Miami Heat on Wednesday. 1. Somehow, someway, the...
Chimezie Metu, Detroit Pistons, NBA

Pistons Sign Chimezie Metu To 10-Day Deal

The Detroit Pistons have signed forward/center Chimezie Metu to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release. Metu,...
DJ Wilson, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA News

Sixers Signing DJ Wilson To 10-Day Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing forward D.J. Wilson to a 10-day contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wilson, 28,...
Jalen Green, NBA, Houston Rockets

Rockets Move To 2.5 Games Of Warriors For Final Play-In Spot

Nobody expected the Houston Rockets to be fighting for the playoffs this late in the season. Not in the...
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic, NBA News

Magic Clinch At Least .500 Record For Second Time In 12 Years, Play-In Berth

For the Orlando Magic, one goal is all but official. That's because the Magic secured at least a berth in...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, Already Out With Knee Issue, Suffers Nasal Fracture

For Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers, the hits just keep on coming. Michell is already missing time with a bone...
Caris LeVert, Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs Notes: Caris LeVert, Marcus Morris, Donovan Mitchell

Caris LeVert isn't surprised by the Cavaliers' ability to overcome obstacles and win games while missing three injured starters...
Paulo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic

Austin Rivers: Rising Magic Deserve More Respect

The Orlando Magic quietly have been among the NBA's most pleasant surprises, still flying a little under the radar. But...

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