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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.
Delon Wright

Nuggets may have interest in Wizards’ Delon Wright in search for guard help

The defending champions may not stand pat at the trade deadline. Instead, the Denver Nuggets could try to add depth to the backcourt, with Washington...
PJ Washington

Mavs, Clippers linked to Hornets’ PJ Washington

The Dallas Mavericks are interested in Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington as they look to shore up their big man rotation, per Marc...
Kyle Lowry

Hornets talking to teams about Kyle Lowry, Gordon Hayward

The Charlotte Hornets have been engaged with multiple teams in an effort to trade point guard Kyle Lowry and his expiring $29.7 million contract,...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Joel Embiid needs knee procedure, likely to miss extended time

The news about Joel Embiid's left knee just keeps getting worse. Now, the Philadelphia 76ers center and reigning NBA MVP is expected to miss extended...
Mike Brown offers instruction to De'Aaron Fox, Kings, NBA

Dribbles: Rolling Cavs face off with old friend Mike Brown, Kings

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game vs. the Sacramento Kings. 1. The Cavs are just dominating cats these days. They've won...
Larry Bird drives to the basket

Amico: Larry Bird Called, and I almost wrecked

When Larry Bird returned my call, I practically drove off the road. The year was 2008 and I was doing a story on the U.S. men's Olympic...
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, Craig Ehlo, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Former Cavs recall The Shot: ‘I have no doubt who was the better team that season’

Before the playoff series that gave us The Shot, the Cavaliers were 6-0 against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. The season was 1988-89, and the Cavs...
Tyrese Haliburton

Pacers reveal court for All-Star Game, with a nod to 1985

The court for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game looks a lot like the Indiana Pacers. At least, it has the Pacers' blue and gold...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Joel Embiid considering surgery on ailing knee

Philadelphia 76ers center and reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid is considering multiple options with his troubled left knee, including surgery, per Shams Charania and...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, NBA

East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Hawks, Trae Young, Magic

Heat Guard/forward Jimmy Butler suggested he's been more aggressive in looking to score over the past week or so, adding it's probably something the struggling...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

LeBron James on if he knows what he’ll do about player option: ‘No,’ and that’s the right answer

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James always leaves people guessing when it comes to his future. And guess what? That's his right. James did it...
Victor Wembanyama defends Jarrett Allen

Cavs Dribbles: It’s another date with Victor Wembanyama

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game vs. the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. ... 1. For the second and final time this season,...
Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, NBA

Donovan Mitchell strongly supports Cavs’ Jarrett Allen as possible All-Star alternate

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was selected among the Eastern Conference reserves for the All-Star Game. Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen was not. But Allen may still...
DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine

East Rumors: Bulls, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Sixers, Bucks

Bulls If the Bulls are hopeful of moving guard Zach LaVine before next week's trade deadline (they are), it may require additional assets, per K.C....

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