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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, Lakers, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JJ Redic

Lakers Destined For Rough Start, Shaquille O’Neal Predicts

The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed LeBron James, drafted Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, and hired first-timer JJ Redick as coach. Beyond that, though, it's...
Miye Oni, Jazz, Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies Sign Four Players

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward/center Armando Bacot, guard Yuki Kawamura, guard Miye Oni and forward Maozinha Pereira, the team announced in a press release. While details weren't revealed, it's...
Dominique Wilkins, NBA

Dominique Wilkins Says All NBA Eras Deserve Respect: ‘Don’t Use The Past To Elevate Yourself’

Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins was known as "The Human Highlight Film" for his 48-inch vertical and penchant for throwing it down. Without a...
Kenny Atkinson, NBA, Cavaliers, Cavs

Cavs Reveal Complete Coaching And Support Staff For Kenny Atkinson

New head coach Kenny Atkinson will be leading the Cavaliers from the sideline, but he won't be the only voice at practice and on...
Cleveland Charge, G League, NBA

Cleveland Charge Hire Chris Darnell As Head Coach

The Cleveland Charge of the G League have promoted Chris Darnell to head coach, the team announced in a press release. Darnell will replace Mike...
Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah Jazz, Bulls, NBA

Bulls Officially Sign Talen Horton-Tucker

The Chicago Bulls have officially signed guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker, according to the RealGM transactions log. Per Keith Smith of Spotrac, Horton-Tucker will receive an Exhibit...
Vincent Valerio-Bodon, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Waive Training Camp Invitee

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard/forward Vincent Valerio-Bodon after recently signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp. The team announced...
Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls, Lakers, NBA

Lakers Should Make Move For Bulls’ Zach LaVine, Rival Exec Says

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of just three teams that have yet to sign an outside free agent to a standard contract, and...
Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Pelicans, NBA

Pelicans Prepared To Enter Season With Roster As Currently Constructed

While the Brandon Ingram trade rumors won't die anytime soon, it doesn't seem as if the New Orleans Pelicans are planning to move him....
Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA, Trail Blazers

Pelicans Thought No-Show Brandon Ingram Would Attend Voluntary Camp

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was expected to attend a voluntary workout in Los Angeles, but never showed, exercising his right to the...
Bill Walton, Trail Blazers, Cavaliers

Cavs’ Long-Ago Trade Talks For Legendary Bill Walton Came Close, But Just Missed Mark

Thirty-nine years ago this month, the Cleveland Cavaliers tried to trade for Bill Walton. But the Los Angeles Clippers wanted too much in return and...
Shabazz Napier, NBA, Wizards

Shabazz Napier Signs With German Club: ‘Excited For The Season’

Former NBA point guard Shabazz Napier has signed with German club Bayern Munich through the 2025-26 season, the team announced. Napier, 33, is 6-foot-0 and...
Troy Brown Jr, Pistons, Warriors, NBA

Warriors To Work Out Troy Brown Jr., Others

The Golden State Warriors intend to work out guard/forward Troy Brown Jr. and several others during an audition session for veterans, per Kendra Andrews...
NBA, Zach LaVine, Bulls, Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan

Bulls Need To Blow It Up Even More. But Can They?

It's not exactly shaping up to be a banner year for the Chicago Bulls. Quite the opposite. The Bulls lost DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento...

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