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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.
Tyronn Lue talks with Russell Westbrook

Tyronn Lue to Move on From Clippers?

If the Clippers again fail to put together a serious playoff run or turn out to be serious contenders, you can bet there will...
Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell: Cavs Have Group of Guys Who Are Ready For Playoffs

For the first time since the late 1990s, the Cavaliers are about to make the playoffs without LeBron James. Once they get there, they...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

LeBron James Says No Target Date for Return; Lakers Release Statement

Lakers star forward LeBron James said he did not have his right foot injury evaluated on Thursday and there is "no target date for...
LeBron James

LeBron James to Make ‘Push’ to Play Sometime in Lakers’ Final Three Games

We may or may not see Lakers star LeBron James play again in the regular season, that much still seems to be up in...
Austin Reaves, NBA, Lakers

Darvin Ham: Austin Reaves’ Rise Serving Lakers Well

Without a doubt, shooting guard Austin Reaves has been fantastic for the Lakers since star forward LeBron James went down. Reaves scored a career-high 35...
Ja Morant

Now Back in Fold, Ja Morant ‘Super Excited’ for Grizzlies’ Stretch Run

Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant finally returned after an eight-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league, and from the sounds of things, he...
Eugene Omoruyi

Pistons Sign Eugene Omoruyi to Standard Deal

The Pistons have signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a standard contract following the expiration of his second 10-day deal, the team announced in a...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves, NBA

Wolves’ Mike Conley on Karl-Anthony Towns: I Was Expecting Him to Play Worse

It had been a long time since center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns suited up for the Timberwolves. The day was Nov. 8, 2022, to be exact. That...
Luka Doncic battles for a rebound vs. Klay Thompson

Mark Cuban: Mavs Intend to Protest Loss to Warriors

Update: Mavericks owner Mark Cuban explained why the Mavs intend to protest. Also see coach Jason Kidd's comments below. "For those wondering about the play with...
James Harden

East Notes: Sixers, James Harden, Wizards, Nets

76ers  Star guard James Harden sat out Wednesday's win over the Bulls with Achilles soreness, but it doesn't appear to be a long-term issue, coach...
Nick Richards looks to pass against Evan Mobley

Nick Richards, Hornets Agree to Contract Extension

The Hornets and forward/center Nick Richards have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension, agents Javon Phillips and Jared Mucha told Adrian Wojnarowski...
Paul George

Clippers’ Paul George Likely to Miss Rest of Regular Season

Clippers forward Paul George suffered a knee sprain in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder and will be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks, the team announced...
Taylor Hendricks

Projected Lottery Pick Taylor Hendricks of UCF Declares for NBA Draft

Central Florida freshman small forward Taylor Hendricks has announced his intention to forego his final years of college eligibility and declare for the 2023...
Caris LeVert

Cavs Have Interest in Re-Signing Caris LeVert

Caris LeVert has been the best small forward on the Cavaliers' roster in the post-All-Star stretch of the season, and that's not really up...

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