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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.
Ben Simmons

Nets’ Ben Simmons Undergoes Surgery, Likely Out Three Weeks Before Starting Rehab

As expected, Nets newcomer Ben Simmons underwent back surgery on Thursday and is expected to be out three weeks...
Arian Griffin

Lakers Request To Interview Raptors Assistant Adrian Griffin

The Lakers may not be able to land the Raptors' Nick Nurse as their next head coach, but they...
Travis Schlenk

Hawks GM Travis Schlenk: We’re Looking For Upgrades

The Hawks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals last year. This year, they couldn't get out of the first...
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Celtics Confident In Ability To Slow Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Celtics are trying to do the impossible in the first-round series vs. the Bucks, and that would be...
Joel Embiid

Sixers’ Joel Embiid Progressing, Could Return For Game 3 vs. Heat

All-Star center Joel Embiid appears to be progressing from an orbital fracture and mild concussion, perhaps making a return...
JB Bickerstaff Isaac Okoro

Cavs Coach JB Bickerstaff Joins ESPN As Studio Analyst For Playoffs

Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff has joined ESPN as a studio analyst for the remainder of the postseason, as relayed...
Michael Jordan

Hornets Owner Michael Jordan Made Decision To Fire James Borrego

It was the decision of Hornets owner Michael Jordan, and not GM Mitch Kupchak, to fire former coach James...
Mike D'Antoni

Mike D’Antoni Strong Candidate As Hornets Begin Coaching Interviews

The Hornets have begun to interview for their head-coaching vacancy, with former Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni in the mix,...
Mark Jackson, ESPN, NBA

Mark Jackson Reported Frontrunner For Kings’ Coaching Vacancy

ESPN analyst Mark Jackson appears to be the frontrunner for the Kings' coaching job, according to Jake Fischer of...
Joe Dumars

Joe Dumars Leaves Kings To Take Key Role In League Office

Veteran executive Joe Dumars is leaving the Kings to become the executive VP of basketball operations with the league...
Nick Nurse

Raptors’ Nick Nurse on Lakers Rumors: ‘I Don’t Know Where That Stuff Comes From’

Raptors coach Nick Nurse has been linked to the Lakers' coaching vacancy, but fell just short of shooting down...
Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony Likely To Play Another Year, Linked To Lakers, Others

Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony is expected to play at least one more season, despite speculation he may be set...
Mike Brown

Mike Brown, Mark Jackson, Steve Clifford Finalists for Kings Job

Former Cavaliers and Lakers coach Mike Brown is among the finalists for the Kings coaching vacancy, per James Ham...
Kevin Pangos

Ex-Cavs Guard Kevin Pangos Reaches Deal With Italian Club

Former Cavaliers point guard Kevin Pangos has agreed to a contract with Italian club Olimpia Milano for next season,...

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