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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.
Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA,

Wolves Suspend Rudy Gobert for Play-In Game After Throwing Punch at Teammate

The Timberwolves are suspending center Rudy Gobert for the play-in game against the Lakers for throwing a punch at Wolves forward Kyle Anderson, per...
Stephen Silas

Rockets to Part Ways With Coach Stephen Silas

The Rockets' lack of success lately probably wasn't the fault of coach Stephen Silas, but they're moving on from him anyway, per multiple reports. Silas...
Dwane Casey

Pistons Coach Dwane Casey Moving Into Front Office

Pistons coach Dwane Casey is moving off the bench and into a front-office role, he told reporters after the season finale on Sunday. Casey said...

NBA Playoff Schedule Set for Game 1s

The NBA Playoff schedule is set for Game 1 of each series. We will update as the entire playoff schedule as released.  For now, the...

NBA Play-In Tournament Schedule

The NBA Play-In Tournament schedule is set for both conferences. It is as follows: Tuesday, April 11 Game 1 — Atlanta at Miami | 7:30 ET...
Victor Wembanyama

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Post-NCAA Tournament Edition

Here is the second version of the 2023 NBA Mock Draft, the first following the NCAA Tournament. It looks a little different from our...
Kyrie Irving

West Notes: Mavs, Kyrie Irving, Lakers, LeBron James, Warriors

Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd said the Mavs weren't waving the white flag by sitting Kyrie Irving and pulling Luka Doncic in a must-win game against...
Luka Doncic

No Texas Teams in Playoffs for First Time Since Mavs Entered NBA

Since the Mavericks became a franchise in the 1980-81 season, at least one NBA team from Texas has been to the playoffs. Not anymore. Instead, neither...
Stephen Silas

Rockets Expected to Part Ways With Coach Stephen Silas

The Rockets are in a rebuilding situation and are expected to make a coaching change to get them to another level. Per Jake Fischer of...
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA

Zion Williamson Ruled Out for Pelicans’ Play-In Game

As suspected, power forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for the Pelicans' game in the play-in tournament next week, as relayed by Shams...
Malcolm Brogdon

East Notes: Celtics, Malcolm Brogdon, Hornets, Bulls, Play-In

Celtics Point guard Malcolm Brogdon has no issues being a sixth man. In fact, he indicated he knew that would be his role when the...
David Duke Jr, Nets, Spurs, NBA, Suns

Nets Converting David Duke Jr. Contract to Standard Deal

The Nets are converting the contract of guard David Duke Jr. to a standard contract, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Duke, 23,...
Justin Champagnie

Celtics Announce Signing of Justin Champagnie

The Celtics have signed forward Justin Champagnie for the remainder of the season and playoffs, the team announced in a press release. Champagnie, 21, is...
Khris Middleton, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Khris Middleton Rehabbing Knee, Hopes for Playoff Return

Bucks small forward Khris Middleton underwent an MRI on his right knee injury with results showing no serious issues, per Shams Charania and Zach...

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