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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 11/26

Wizards Wizards assigned Patrick Baldwin Jr. to the Capital City Go-Go of the G League. Warriors Warriors recalled Trayce Jackson-Davis from the Santa Cruz Warriors...
LaMelo Ball, Hornets, NBA

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball exits with right ankle strain

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball suffered a right ankle strain vs. the Magic on Sunday and was forced to exit the game. Ball sustained...
Filip Petrusev

Filip Petrusev signing with Greek club Olympiacos

Free agent center Filip Petrusev intends to sign with Greek club Olympiacos now that he cleared NBA waivers, per Aris Barkas of Eurohoops. Petrusev, 23,...

Pelicans recall CJ McCollum from G League

The New Orleans Pelicans have recalled shooting guard CJ McCollum from the Birmingham Squadron of the G League, signaling he may be closing in...
Kelly Oubre

Sixers’ Kelly Oubre returns to practice

Several weeks after being the victim of a hit-and-run while walking, forward Kelly Oubre has returned to practice with the 76ers. Oubre suffered a broken...
Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Nuggets, Jazz

Clippers Notes: Depth, Tyronn Lue, Russell Westbrook, James Harden

After struggling immediately following the trade for James Harden, the Clippers seem to have found their footing. Interestingly, Harden and Kawhi Leonard didn't really have...
Jalen Johnson, Hawks, NBA

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson expected to miss 4-6 weeks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a left wrist injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Johnson, 21,...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

Dribbles: Defense, clutch baskets elude Cavs in loss to Lakers

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 121-115 home loss to the Lakers on Saturday. 1. It wasn't a whole lot of old friend LeBron...
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Darius Garland exits vs. Lakers with neck strain

CLEVELAND -- At some point, the Cavaliers may be able to keep Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell on the court together for a full...
Josh Giddey

Thunder’s Josh Giddey available to play during NBA investigation

Thunder point guard Josh Giddey will remain available to play as the NBA conducts an investigation into allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship...
Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro make return for Cavs

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers will have nearly all of their key pieces against LeBron James and the Lakers. Per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, both guard...
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NBA Transactions: Saturday 11/25

Nets Nets recalled Noah Clowney from the Long Island Nets of the G League. Nets recalled Dariq Whitehead from the Long Island Nets of...
NBA, Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine

Trade market for Bulls’ Zach LaVine said to be ‘very limited’

It seems the only thing we know about the Chicago Bulls is that they are open to trading guard Zach LaVine and LaVine is...
Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics brings the ball up the court against Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their NBA In-Season Tournament game at Scotiabank Arena (Getty)

Netflix interested in NBA docuseries, but not In-Season Tournament

Netflix has no interest in live-streaming the NBA In-Season Tournament despite a report to the contrary, as relayed by Jon Lewis of Sports Media...

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