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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.
James Borrego, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Mavs Expected to Target James Borrego, Jeff Hornacek, Others for Assistant Role

Former Hornets coach James Borrego and former Knicks and Suns coach Jeff Hornacek are among the likely top targets for an assistant coaching opening...
Mike Gansey

Cavs’ Mike Gansey on Wizards’ Radar in GM Search

Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey is among those on the Wizards' radar in their search for a new head of basketball operations, sources familiar...
Steph Curry drives against De'Aaron Fox

Steph Curry Erupts for 50, Warriors End Kings’ Wonderful Ride

It was what you'd expect from the defending champions and their star player in a Game 7, even on the road. And star guard Steph...
Jimmy Butler slaps hands with Kevin Love

Heat Win Six of Seven for First Time This Season, Steal Game 1 From Knicks

For the first time this season, the Heat have won six of seven games, as relayed by Ethan Skolnick of 5 Reasons Sports. That includes...
Stephen Silas

Stephen Silas a Candidate to Join Celtics Coaching Staff

Former Rockets coach Stephen Silas is a candidate to join Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's staff of assistants this offseason, per Marc Stein of The...
Miles Bridges, Hornets, NBA

Miles Bridges Expected to Re-Sign With Hornets

Forward Miles Bridges missed all of last season after a domestic incident and remains a restricted free agent today. Per Marc Stein of The Stein...
Joel Embiid John Collins

Sixers’ Joel Embiid Puts Up Shots, But Will Need ‘Miracle’ to Play in Game 1

Star center Joel Embiid is hoping to return for the 76ers' East semifinal series vs. the Celtics, though Monday's Game 1 is not looking...
Anthony Davis drives vs. Grizzlies

Lakers Notes: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, West Semis

Star big man Anthony Davis suggested the Lakers weren't all that bothered by the trash talk from the Grizzlies during their first-round playoff series. “People...
Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA

Grizzlies Notes: Ja Morant, Taylor Jenkins, Dillon Brooks

Star point guard Ja Morant suggested he and the Grizzlies need to come back with more focus next season. "I've just got to be better...
Donovan Mitchell

Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Koby Altman

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Well, there's no doubt that the Cavaliers finished with a thud, bowing out to the Knicks in a mere five games...
Mike Budenholzer

Brother of Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer Died Before Game 4 as Result of Car Wreck

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was dealing with some serious personal tragedy during the first-round series vs. the Heat, Joe Vardon of The Athletic confirmed. The...
Trae Young

Hawks Rumors: Trae Young, John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic

It was a tough way to go out for the Hawks, who lost twice on their homecourt in falling to the Celtics in six...
Julius Randle

Knicks’ Julius Randle, Quentin Grimes Questionable for Game 1 vs. Heat

Knicks power forward Julius Randle and shooting guard Quentin Grimes are both questionable for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the Heat,...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers’ Joel Embiid Doubtful for Game 1 vs. Celtics

76ers center Joel Embiid is doubtful for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with an LCL sprain in his right knee, coach Doc...

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