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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.
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Jarrett Allen Getting Another Chance To Shine Bright, And Man, Do The Cavs Need It

Power forward Evan Mobley is out again, which can only mean one thing -- the Cavaliers will again need more of center Jarrett Allen. That...
Sam Amico and John Sabol

330 To Go/Hoops Wire Show: Talkin’ Career Paths And Cavs With John Sabol

So, where did I work before I started covering the Cavaliers? Well, lots of places, but it feels like a long time ago since...
Jalen Brunson tries to drive past the Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell, Knicks, NBA

East Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Bulls, Sixers

Knicks Point guard Jalen Brunson went through most of practice on Thursday and could be good to go for the Knicks' game on Friday, coach...
De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings, NBA

West Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Grizzlies, Clippers

Kings Point guard De'Aaron Fox tied a career-high with 44 points and the Kings coasted to an impressive road win over the Lakers on Wednesday,...
OJ Mayo, Liaoning Flying Leopards, CBA

Former Lottery Pick OJ Mayo Signs With Chinese Club

Former NBA lottery pick and guard/forward O.J. Mayo is signing with the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association, as relayed by Alberto...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA rumors

Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns Out With Torn Meniscus

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to miss some time after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee, per Shams...
Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets, NBA

Nets’ Ben Simmons Out For Season; Career Over?

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season as he again explores treatment options for a nerve impingement in his...
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: This Time, Rally Falls Flat For Shorthanded Cavs

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 112-101 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. ... 1. They battled. That’s about the best thing you can...
Patty Mills, NBA, Atlanta Hawks

Heat Officially Sign Patty Mills, Waive Dru Smith

The Miami Heat have officially signed veteran guard Patty Mills, the team announced in a press release. Mills' deal is for the rest of the...
Taj Gibson, Knicks, Hornets, NBA

Pistons Officially Sign Taj Gibson To 10-Day Contract

The Detroit Pistons have signed veteran forward/center Taj Gibson to a 10-day contract, the team announced. Gibson, 38, signed with the New York Knicks on...
Darius garland and Dean Wade, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Another Game, Another City, As Shorthanded Cavs Try To Stay Afloat

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game vs. the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. 1. Remember the last time the Cavs came off a miraculous...
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Evan Mobley Out With Sprained Ankle

And the hits keep on coming. Or something like that. The Cavaliers made a historic rally on Tuesday, coming back from 22 points down to...
Donovan Mitchell, NBA, Cavaliers, Cavs

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell On Brink Of Being Ineligible For Postseason Awards

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has a clunky knee and it could cost him some hardware at the end of the season. Because of the NBA's...
Patty Mills, Atlanta Hawks, NBA

Heat To Sign Patty Mills For Remainder Of Season

The Miami Heat intend to sign veteran guard Patty Mills, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal will be for the rest of the...

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