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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.
The brothers of Nikola Jokic are seen approaching a fan

NBA Investigating Altercation Between Nikola Jokic’s Brother, Fan

NBA officials are looking into the altercation between the brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and a fan that occurred in the Nuggets'...
Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Shut Down Magic As Experience Prevails Yet Again

Randon dribbles following the Cavaliers' 96-86 home win over the Orlando Magic in their first-round NBA playoff series on Monday. ... 1. You know the...
JJ Redick, NBA, ESPN, Lakers

Hornets To Interview JJ Redick For Coaching Vacancy

The Charlotte Hornets intend to interview former NBA guard JJ Redick for their head-coaching vacancy, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Redick, 39, played 15...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Kings

Thunder The Thunder got their first home win in the NBA playoffs since 2019, and it came by the hair of their chinny chin chin. No...
James Harden, Lakers, Clippers, NBA

West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Mavs, Warriors

Clippers Star guard James Harden has spent the majority of the year working on the pick-and-roll game with center Ivica Zubac. And man, it sure...
damian lillard

East Notes: Bucks, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Bulls

Bucks No one was really sure what to expect from the Bucks without injured forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 1 of their matchup with the...
Jayson Tatum, NBA, Boston Celtics

East Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Heat, Hawks

Celtics Jayson Tatum said he wasn't surprised that the Heat closed the Cetlics' 34-point lead to 14. Eventually, Boston closed it out to take Game...
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavs Dribbles: Game 2 Likely To Be Even More Telling

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' Game 2 matchup vs. the visiting Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs....
Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey Questionable vs. Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey has been downgraded to questionable vs. the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers; Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, NBA

Could Warriors Again Try To Land LeBron James, Paul George This Summer?

We heard the rumors at the NBA trade deadline -- the Golden State Warriors debated making a run at Los Angeles Lakers super-duper star...
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

NBA Playoffs: Cavs Ready For More Physical Play vs. Magic

The Cavaliers did more than just bring the energy in their Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic. They responded well to the Magic's...
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Lakers, LeBron James

Nuggets Coach Michael Malone told reporters he wasn't too concerned when the Nuggets fell behind vs. the Lakers in Game 1 of their Western Conference...
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves Capitalize On ‘Desperate’ Feeling

Not many people are giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a chance in the NBA playoffs. Or even to get out of the first round. But the...
Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Cleveland Cavaliers, Joe Ingles Orlando Magic, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Lead Coast To Coast, Get Physical, Claim Game 1

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 97-83 home win over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Saturday. ... 1....

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