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Sam Amico

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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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Avoids Serious Injury To Lower Leg

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has avoided serious injury to his left lower leg and Achilles, per NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic. This...
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, NBA

Hawks’ Trae Young Could Make Return vs. Hornets

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is closing in on a return from finger surgery and could play in Wednesday's home game vs. the Charlotte...
Donovan Clingan, UConn, NBA Mock Draft

2024 NBA Mock Draft: NCAA Champion UConn Puts Three In First Round

The 2024 NBA Draft is slated for Wednesday, June 26, for the first round and Thursday, June 27, for the second. So yes, that's...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

Paul Pierce Says Cavs Should Try To Trade Donovan Mitchell For LeBron James

The Cleveland Cavaliers should attempt to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Los Angeles Lakers for LeBron James this summer if Mitchell doesn't agree to...
Zavier Simpson, NBA, Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies Sign Zavier Simpson, Jack White To Hardship Deals

The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed point guard Zavier Simpson to a 10-day contract and signed small forward Jack White to a deal for the...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo To Have MRI On Calf Injury

The Milwaukee Bucks snapped their four-game losing streak but can't seem to shake hard luck, as star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo exited Tuesday's 104-91 win...
Trae Young, NBA, Atlanta Hawks

Hawks’ Trae Young Cleared For Practice, Nears Return

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been cleared for a return to practice and contact following his six-week follow-up exam, the NBA team announced. Young...
John Calipari, NCAA, Kentucky Wildcats

Reports: Coach John Calipari Leaving Kentucky For Arkansas

In news that is sure to shake up the NCAA basketball landscape, University of Kentucky coach John Calipari is leaving the Wildcats after 15...
Paul George, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers, 76ers, Sixers

West Notes: Clippers, Paul George, Mavs, Kyrie Irving, Rockets

Clippers Paul George led the Clippers from 26 down to beat the Cavaliers on Sunday in a game with NBA playoff implications, scoring 39 points...
Caris LeVert, NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers

Dribbles: Cavs’ Collapse vs. Clippers Epitome Of Teamwide Meltdown

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' gut-wrenching 120-118 road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action on Sunday ... 1. That one hurts. They...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ JB Bickerstaff Says Donovan Mitchell Sitting Out Was ‘Mutual Decision’

Donovan Mitchell was an NBA All-Star again this season and he wants to play at an All-Star level. So if he needs a game off...
World B. Free, Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Bird, Boston Celtics, NBA

From 2-19 To The Playoffs, Fiery And Fun ’85 Cavs Took Fans On Wild Ride

In 1984-85, the Cleveland Cavaliers were headed straight for the NBA sewer. Their head coach and best player were at odds. Their starting point guard...
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks, NBA

Jalen Brunson: Fading Knicks Need To ‘Wake Up’

It's not been a great way for the New York Knicks to head toward the NBA playoffs. More specifically, the Knicks have lost four of...
Tyrese Haliburton, NBA, Indiana Pacers

East Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Celtics, Bulls

Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded 11 assists in the Pacers' win over the Thunder on Friday, breaking the single-season franchise mark of 712 set...

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