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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.
Kendrick Nunn dribbles while defended by Ziga Samar

Kendrick Nunn off to strong start in Greece, says ‘it’s a lot more physical’ than NBA

LeBron James wasn't the only player with Lakers ties to win a game at the free-throw line over the weekend. No less than former Lakers...
Donovan Mitchell

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell to miss third straight game Tuesday vs. 76ers

Star guard Donovan Mitchell will miss his third straight game with a hamstring strain when the Cavaliers visit the 76ers for an In-Season Tournament...
Adam Silver, NBA

Knicks seek more than $10M from Raptors in suit, stress Silver should not arbitrate

The Knicks are seeking more than $10 million in damages in their lawsuit against the Raptors, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN. The suit claims...
New York Knicks logo

Knicks respond to Raptors’ motion to dismiss lawsuit, say Adam Silver shouldn’t decide

The Knicks have responded to the Raptors' motion to dismiss a lawsuit against them, with New York saying a court should determine the merit...
NBA on ESPN logo

ESPN NBA account pauses activity on Twitter/X

The NBA on ESPN account joined several other handles owned by Disney in not posting anything to X (formerly known as Twitter) over the...
Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons (C) sits on the bench alongside Jaden Ivey #23 during the second half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 19, 2023 in Toronto. (Getty)

Cade Cunningham: ‘Unacceptable’ that coach had to question ‘bad’ Pistons’ effort

Make it 11 straight defeats for the Pistons after Sunday's 142-113 hammer job of a loss to the Raptors. And it's safe to say Detroit...
De'Anthony Melton

East Notes: Sixers, De’Anthony Melton, Nets, Magic

76ers Guard De'Anthony Melton has been a pleasant surprise for the Sixers lately, scoring 21 on 8-of-10 shooting in Sunday's 121-99 road win over the...
LeBron James drive by Dillon Brooks

LeBron after hitting free throw to save Lakers: ‘I’m in a really good groove right now’

It wasn't a great shooting night for the Lakers. but somehow, they managed to escape with a 105-104 home win over the Rockets on...
NBA logo and ball

NBA Roster Moves: Monday 11/20

Wizards Wizards recalled Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the Capital City Go-Go of the G League. Wizards recalled Ryan Rollins from the Capital City Go-Go...
Craig Porter Jr., Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs use total team effort to frustrate Jokic, dominate defending champs

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' impressive 121-109 home over the Nuggets on Sunday. 1. You're facing the defending NBA champions. You don't have...
NBA logo and ball

NBA Transactions: Sunday 11/19

Trail Blazers Trail Blazers recalled Moses Brown from the Rip City Remix of the G League. Trail Blazers recalled Kris Murray from the Rip...
Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls, Lakers, NBA

Bulls’ front office ‘less than thrilled’ with Zach LaVine?

It's been another uneven start for the Chicago Bulls and trade rumors surrounding guard Zach LaVine are hotter than ever. In fact, both the Bulls...
Kyle Kuzma #33, Deni Avdija #8, Tyus Jones #5, and Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards look on against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 12, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Wizards 102-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Deni Avdija: ‘Nobody’s feeling sorry’ for struggling Wizards

Forward Deni Avdija indicated no one is going to take pity on the struggling Washington Wizards.  “Bad periods, bad times, they don’t last forever. And...
Shaquille O'Neal, NBA, TNT

Shaq would want to be involved with a Las Vegas expansion team

If ever there's an NBA team in Las Vegas, count Shaquille O'Neal as a man who would want to be among those involved, and...

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