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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.
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

‘Growing Sentiment’ Donovan Mitchell Will Remain With Cavs

While the Cavaliers have struggled lately without All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, there remain no indications he is looking for a way out. Multiple sources have...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James, NBA rumors

Gilbert Arenas: Lakers Would ‘Smack’ Thunder In Playoffs

Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has a podcast on which he's known for saying some outlandish things. But give Arenas credit -- he keeps things...
NBA logo and ball

NBA Transactions: Monday 3/25

Spurs Spurs recalled Dominick Barlow from the Austin Spurs of the G League. 76ers Kai Jones, previously with the 76ers, became a...
Kai Jones

Sixers Opt Not To Re-Sign Kai Jones

The 10-day contract of center Kai Jones came and went, with the Philadelphia 76ers opting not to re-sign him. Jones, 23, suffered a right hamstring...
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA

West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Clippers

Pelicans There was no slowing down Zion Williamson in Sunday's win over the Pistons, with the Pelicans power forward finishing 13-of-14 shooting for 36 points. He...
Darius Garland, NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers

Dribbles: Cavs Have Night To Forget As Offense Goes Up In Flames vs. Heat

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 121-84 blowout road loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday. ... 1. Pretty sure I just wrote the other day...
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks, NBA

Suddenly, Knicks Back On Track: ‘We’re Playing Unselfish Basketball’

Ready or not, here come the New York Knicks again. That seems to be the case after the Knicks raced past the crosstown rival Brooklyn...
Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, NBA

West Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Rockets, Blazers

Kings  Forward Keon Ellis has a career game in Saturday's road game against the Magic, scoring the final point to secure a 109-107 Kings victory. Ellis...
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and head coach Tom Thibodeau

Report: Knicks, Tom Thibodeau To Talk Contract Extension

The New York Knicks and coach Tom Thibodeau are expected to discuss a contract extension after the season, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. Thibodeau,...
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics, NBA

East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pacers, Raptors

Celtics All-Star wing Jaylen Brown again stepped to the forefront, scoring 33 points in the Celtics' road win over the Pistons on Friday. “It's an...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lakers, Pelicans

Thunder All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and said he was pleased with the way the Thunder pulled away from the Raptors on Friday,...
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Evan Mobley Returns vs. Heat

Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley was slated to return after a nine-game absence in time for Sunday's road game vs. the Miami Heat, per Chris...
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards drives against the Cavaliers

Dribbles: Cavs Light Can’t Hang With Hungry Wolves This Time

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 104-91 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. 1. The Cavs kept hanging around ... then hanging around some...
Javonte Green, Chicago Bulls, Pelicans, NBA

Bulls Signing Javonte Green To 10-Day Contract

The Chicago Bulls are signing guard/forward Javonte Green to a 10-day contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Green, 30, is 6-foot-4 and this will be...

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