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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.
James Harden

James Harden Returns; Sixers Ask Him Not to Join Team on Opening Trip

After 10 days away, James Harden has returned to the 76ers. How everyone else feels about Harden's unexcused absence is anyone's guess. We do know...
Ricky Council IV, 76ers, nba news

Sixers Officially Sign Ricky Council IV to Two-Way Deal

The 76ers have signed rookie guard Ricky Council IV to a two-way contract and released two-way forward Azuolas Tubelis, per the RealGM transactions log. Council, 22,...
Bob Huggins

Bob Huggins to Serve as Analyst on West Virginia Radio Show

Former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins is joining a weekly one-hour radio program about Big 12 basketball and hosted by the Charleston Gazette, as...
Dave Joerger

Cavs to Hire Dave Joerger as Coaching Consultant

Former Grizzlies and Kings coach Dave Joerger is joining the Cavaliers as a coaching consultant, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Joerger, 49, isn't likely...
Mike Brown offers instruction to De'Aaron Fox, Kings, NBA

Kings’ Mike Brown: ‘We’ve Got to Go From Good to Great’

It was a banner year for Mike Brown and the Kings. Sacramento finished with the best record in the Pacific Division, as well as the...
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Listed as Out; Darius Garland Questionable

Well, we have an answer on Jarrett Allen, as the Cavaliers’ starting center is officially listed as out for Wednesday’s season-opener at Brooklyn. Allen suffered...
Ish Smith

Hornets Signing Ish Smith; Waiving Edmond Sumner

The Hornets intend to sign veteran point guard Ish Smith, waiving guard Edmond Sumner to clear a roster spot, per Shams Charania of The...
Taylor Jenkins, Grizzlies, NBA

Taylor Jenkins: Grizzlies Seeking Help, Frontcourt Addition a Possibility

It's safe to say the Grizzlies are hurting a bit -- OK, a lot -- in the frontcourt this season. Forward Brandon Clarke was already...
Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Cavs, and They Should Be Even Better

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Random dribbles as the Cavaliers get set for their first week of the 2023-24 season. 1. I think the Cavs will be...
Lamar Stevens drives by JT Thor

Celtics’ Lamar Stevens, Three Others on Camp-Only Deals Make Opening Rosters

Celtics forward Lamar Stevens was among four players on non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 training camp contracts to make an opening night roster, as relayed by...
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, NBA

West Notes: Suns, Kevin Durant, Warriors, Draymond Green, Kings

Suns Forward Kevin Durant will return to face the Warriors for the first time in a non-COVID season -- meaning there will be fans in...
Jarrett Allen

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen to Play? Unlikely, But It’s a Guessing Game

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- It was the day before the season-opener and Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen stuck around after practice, working on baby hook shots...
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Video: Previewing Cavs’ 2023-24 Season

CLEVELAND -- It's that time again. The Cavaliers are just a couple of nights from tipping off the 2023-24 season, Wednesday at Brooklyn to...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is defended by Jimmy Butler

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension

Well, apparently the whole Damian Lillard acquisition really meant something to resident Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks...

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