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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.
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NBA Transactions: Sunday 11/19

Trail Blazers Trail Blazers recalled Moses Brown from the Rip City Remix of the G League. Trail Blazers recalled Kris Murray from the Rip...
Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls, Lakers, NBA

Bulls’ front office ‘less than thrilled’ with Zach LaVine?

It's been another uneven start for the Chicago Bulls and trade rumors surrounding guard Zach LaVine are hotter than ever. In fact, both the Bulls...
Kyle Kuzma #33, Deni Avdija #8, Tyus Jones #5, and Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards look on against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 12, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Wizards 102-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Deni Avdija: ‘Nobody’s feeling sorry’ for struggling Wizards

Forward Deni Avdija indicated no one is going to take pity on the struggling Washington Wizards.  “Bad periods, bad times, they don’t last forever. And...
Shaquille O'Neal, NBA, TNT

Shaq would want to be involved with a Las Vegas expansion team

If ever there's an NBA team in Las Vegas, count Shaquille O'Neal as a man who would want to be among those involved, and...
Ron Harper looks to pass vs. Michael Jordan

Thirty-Four Years Later, Ron Harper Trade Still Stings Cavs

If I remember correctly, Nov. 16, 1989, was a pretty snowy night. I do remember being on State Road near my home in Cuyahoga...

Clippers Snap Skid After Russell Westbrook Volunteers to Come Off Bench

Say this much for Russell Westbrook — he’s a team player at the stage of his career where he just wants to win. So Westbrook...
Darius Garland is defended by Cade Cunningham

Dribbles: Cavs Have Some Fun, Get Job Done in Dismantling Pistons

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 108-100 home win over the bottom-dwelling Pistons on Friday. 1. You don't need Donovan Mitchell to beat Detroit. I'm not...
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NBA Transactions: Friday 11/17

Clippers Clippers signed Daniel Theis to a rest-of-season contract. (HW) Wizards Wizards assigned Patrick Baldwin Jr. to the Capital City Go-Go of...
Daniel Theis

Clippers Officially Sign Daniel Theis

As expected, the Clippers have signed center Daniel Theis, the team announced in a press release. Theis cleared waivers on Friday after agreeing to a...
Matt Ryan, Pelicans, NBA, G League, Knicks

Pelicans’ Matt Ryan: In-Season Tournament ‘Not That Difficult’ to Understand

Some NBA players don't really care about the In-Season Tournament, but others very clearly do. Or at least they are saying so. Count Pelicans forward...
Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Denver Nuggets

West Notes: Clippers, Russell Westbrook, Kings, Jazz

Clippers The Clippers may have brought in James Harden to replace Russell Westbrook, as opposed to playing alongside him for the long term, per Law...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Return Home in Decent Place, But About Those Injuries

Random dribbles prior to the Cavaliers' home game vs. the lowly Pistons on Friday. 1. It's another episode of the In-Season Tournament, only this time,...
Russell Westbrook, Clippers, nba

Russell Westbrook Requests to Come Off Bench and Clippers Likely Open to Idea

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook has requested to come off the bench for the purpose of giving the team more of an offensive flow, per...
Daniel Theis

Daniel Theis Clears Waivers, Expected to Join Clippers

Veteran center Daniel Theis has officially cleared waivers after being released by the Pacers two days ago. He reportedly intends to sign with the...

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