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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.
Jaylon Tyson, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson On Jaylon Tyson: ‘He’s Like A 10-Year Vet’

There are things Jaylon Tyson offers that the Cavaliers will really need. Energy. Offense. Intensity. Ball-handling in a pinch. And with Isaac Okoro sent to Chicago...
Myles Turner, Pacers, Bucks, NBA

Myles Turner Explains Why He Left Pacers for Bucks: It’s About Staying Competitive

Myles Turner has officially closed the chapter on his time with the Indiana Pacers and opened a new one with the Milwaukee Bucks. And...
Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Summer Cavs Top Bucks Behind Another Strong Showing From Nae’Qwan Tomlin

Well, that was better than the debut, for sure. The Cavaliers secured their first win of the NBA Summer League on Saturday, holding off...
Dylan Harper, Spurs, NBA

NBA Notes: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Nets, Pelicans, Derik Queen

Spurs Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is expected to make his Las Vegas Summer League debut on Saturday after missing the team’s first game due to...
Brandon Ingram, Raptors, NBA

NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Pistons, Suns, Khaman Maluach

Small forward Brandon Ingram has taken a big step in his recovery from the ankle injury that kept him sidelined after the Raptors acquired...
Russell Westbrook, Nuggets, NBA, Kings

Kings Unlikely To Add Russell Westbrook Without Roster Shakeup

The Sacramento Kings have long admired Russell Westbrook, but admiration alone may not be enough. Despite continued speculation linking Sacramento to the former MVP, a...
Isaiah Jackson, Pacers, NBA

NBA Notes: Pacers, Isaiah Jackson, Wizards, Marvin Bagley, Bucks

The Pacers are showing real faith in Isaiah Jackson’s future. The 6-foot-10 center has officially re-signed with Indiana on a three-year, $21 million contract,...
John Collins, Jazz, NBA rumors, news

NBA Notes: Clippers, John Collins, Lakers, Christian Koloko, Suns

The Clippers have added a dose of athleticism and size by acquiring power forward John Collins from the Jazz, giving L.A. the type of...
Mike Briown, Knicks, NBA

NBA Notes: Knicks, Mike Brown, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Hawks

Knicks New Knicks coach Mike Brown didn’t blink when asked about the weight of sky-high expectations in New York. In fact, he welcomed them. “Nobody has...
Nae'qwan Tomlin, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Nae’Qwan Tomlin Turns Heads, Jaylon Tyson Shines As Cavs Start Summer Run

Cavaliers two-way big man Nae'Qwan Tomlin might be playing his way into next season’s plans. “He could be in our rotation next year,” Cavs coach...
Cooper Flagg, Mavericks, Mavs, Dalton Knecht, Lakers, NBA

Mavs’ Cooper Flagg Shakes Off Rough Shooting Night, Shows Tools In Summer Debut

Cooper Flagg’s first crack at the NBA didn’t come with a flurry of buckets, but it didn’t have to. The No. 1 overall pick missed...
Marvin Bagley III, Wizards, NBA

NBA Notes: Wizards, Marvin Bagley III, Pelicans, Herb Jones, Raptors, David Roddy

Wizards Marvin Bagley III is back with the Wizards. Yes, again. Washington is signing the 25-year-old big man to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania,...
Tim Hardaway Jr, Pistons, Nuggets, NBA

NBA Notes: Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr, Clippers, Wizards, Cam Whitmore

The Nuggets have officially signed veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year deal, the team announced, adding another rotation option to a roster...
Allie Clifton, NBA media, Amazon Prime

Allie Clifton Hired By Amazon For NBA Broadcasts: ‘Filled With Such Gratitude’

Former Cleveland Cavaliers sideline reporter and current Los Angeles Lakers studio host Allie Clifton will be among those joining the Amazon Prime NBA broadcasts...