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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.
Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers, NBA

West Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Thunder, Kings, JaVale McGee

Trail Blazers The trade market for star guard Damian Lillard may not be as robust as some may think, an opposing executive told Sean Deveny...
LeBron James holds the ball as Kyrie Irving defends

Kyrie Irving Trade, Completed Six Years Ago Today, Flopped for Cavs, Celtics

On this day in 2017, the Cavaliers granted Kyrie Irving his wish. It was a move that Irving forced, demanding a trade or reportedly threatening...
Jordan Clarkson drives to the basket vs. Italy

Jordan Clarkson Sets Mark, But Philippines Eliminated From World Cup

It's all over for the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup following a 90-83 loss to Italy, but Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson decided to...
Kobe Bryant is defended by JR Smith

Lakers to Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue in February

The Lakers intend to unveil a statue of the late Kobe Bryant during a ceremony at Crypto.com Arena on February 8, the team announced...
Austin Reaves

Team USA Notes: Austin Reaves, Bobby Portis, Josh Hart

Team USA seems to be having no issue as favorites at the FIBA World Cup, with the latest example being a route of Greece...
David Blatt

Ex-Cavs Coach David Blatt Serving as Consultant for Canadian National Team

Former Cavaliers coach David Blatt is serving as a consultant for Team Canada at the FIBA World Cup and took in the USA's easy...
Kendrick Nunn

Kendrick Nunn Receives Offer From Olympiacos, Waiting on NBA

Free agent guard Kendrick Nunn has asked Greek club Olympiacos to wait until the end of August for him to sign an offer sheet...
NBA Wilson basketball

NBA Team-by-Team Available Free Agents

A look at current NBA free agents by team, with the 2023 free-agency period now nearly a month in. For available free agents by...
Franz Wagner drives to the basket vs. Yuta Watanabe

Magic’s Franz Wagner Expected to Undergo MRI on Ankle

Magic forward Franz Wagner scored 10 points but was unable to finish Germany's win over Japan in the World Cup opener after turning his...
Moritz Wagner drives to the basket vs. Yuta Watanabe

Mortiz Wagner, Dennis Schroder Lift Germany Over Japan

Magic center Moritz Wagner was the best player on the court and Germany raced to an easy win over Japan in the World Cup...
Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns Leads Dominicans Over Jordan Clarkson, Phillipines

Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson erupted for 28 points, but even that wasn't enough to hold off Timberwolves center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns and the Dominican Republic...
Jalen Brunson drives to the basket as a member of Team USA.

World Cup Preview: Team USA, NBA Players Participating, Schedule

It's FIBA World Cup time -- which may not mean much to sports fans in general, but it sure gives basketball fans something to...
Glenn Robinson III

Celtics Work Out Glen Robinson III, Others

The Celtics recently brought in free agent guard/forward Glen Robinson III for a workout, per Ian Begley of SNY.tv. Boston has been active in auditioning...
Blake Griffin, Boston Celtics, NBA

Blake Griffin Drawing Interest From Celtics, Others

Multiple teams are expressing interest in free agent power forward Blake Griffin, including the Celtics, per reports. Griffin, 34, appeared in 41 games with the...

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