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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.
Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Max Strus

Dribbles: Max Strus. Miracle Shot. Cavs Win. Wow.

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' miraculous 121-119 home win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. 1. Max Strus let it fly from beyond halfcourt with...
Luka Doncic drives past LeBron James, NBA

Joe Dumars: NBA Reviewing Whether Games Have Tilted Too Far Toward Offense

When a team scores 140 points in regulation and still loses, well, it's time to start thinking about changes. Overall, scoring in the NBA has...
Mark Jackson, ESPN, NBA

Mark Jackson: Nice To Criticize Refs Without Getting A Call From ESPN/NBA

Former NBA point guard, coach and analyst Mark Jackson is back talking about the league. No, not for ESPN, where spent countless seasons calling...
Scottie Barnes, Raptors, NBA

East Notes: Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Pacers, Heat, Kevin Love

Raptors It's time for a pizza party for the Raptors. That's what coach Darko Rajakovic promised if they won three games in a row. Well, guess...
JB Bickerstaff, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Cavs

Dribbles: Cavs? Mavs? Yeah, They Have Plenty In Common

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' home game against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. 1. This is what is known as a test. Luka Doncic,...
LeBron James, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers

Time To Start Losing Faith In Lakers?

Just when you think the Los Angeles Lakers might start to rise, they lose again. Not that anyone expected them to go undefeated -- but...
Dejounte Murray, Pelicans, Hawks

East Notes: Hawks, Dejounte Murray, Pacers, Bulls

Hawks The Hawks lost star guard Trae Young for at least a month to a hand/finger injury, but they didn't let that keep them from...
Sharife Cooper, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Sign Sharife Cooper To 10-Day Contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers keep rewarding those who play well for their G League affiliate, and point guard Sharife Cooper is the latest to be...
Mathew Hurt, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies Signing Matthew Hurt To Second 10-Day Deal

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing forward Matthew Hurt to a second 10-day contract, agent Kevin Bradbury told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hurt, 23, is 6-foot-9...
Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards, NBA

Dribbles: JB Bickerstaff Not Thrilled, But Cavs Get Win They Needed vs. Wizards

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 114-105 road win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. 1. That was more like it. Was it always a thing...
Caris LeVert, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Caris LeVert

Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Washington Wizards on Sunday. 1. Donovan Mitchell, who missed the previous two games with an...
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, NBA

Hawks’ Trae Young To Undergo Surgery, Out At Least Four Weeks

Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young will miss at least four weeks after an MRI revealed a tear of the radial collateral ligament (RCL)...
Lamar Stevens, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA

West Notes: Grizzlies, Lamar Stevens, Rockets, Thunder

Grizzlies Forward Lamar Stevens didn't mince words when discussing the Grizzlies' loss to the Clippers on Friday. “I think we should have won, honestly,” Stevens told...
Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

East Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Hawks, Raptors

76ers Al-Star guard Tyrese Maxey has proven to be the Sixers' greatest hope during the absence of center Joel Embiid. Maxey gave another example by...

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