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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.
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

With Title-or-Bust Mentality, Lakers Face Another Offseason of Major Decisions

Time has run out for the 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers, and some will tell you it was just a matter of time. But they fought...
Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Ruled Out For Game 5

CLEVELAND -- Center Jarrett Allen may be the Cavaliers' best player through their first four games of the NBA playoffs. We won't know if...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

NBA Insider: LeBron James Likely To Opt Out Of Contract, Return To Lakers

LeBron James can opt out of his contract with the Lakers after the season, and that is exactly what most expect him to do....
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Doubtful For Game 5 vs. Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are unlikely to play in Tuesday's Game 5 at home against the Indiana Pacers, per Shams...
Jalen Brunson, NBA, Knicks

NBA Notes: Thunder, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Pacers, Myles Turner

Thunder Mark Daignaeult is your 2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year, but indicated he's not completely relaxed about winning the award. "It’s a little uncomfortable because...
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Drawing High Praise: ‘He’s The Face Of The League’

Not surprisingly, Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards drew high praise from teammates and opponents alike after the Timberwolves swept the Suns in the first...
James Jones, Phoenix Suns, NBA

Suns Expected To Retain James Jones

While changes could be coming to the disappointing Phoenix Suns, it does not appear that president of basketball operations James Jones will be impacted. Per...
Mat Ishbia, Phoenix Suns, NBA

Source on Suns Under Mat Ishbia: ‘It’s Like Looney Tunes Around Here’

Without a doubt, the Phoenix Suns have been among the most disappointing teams in the NBA. And that's basically the polite version. Now, word has...
Frank Vogel, Phoenix Suns, NBA

Report: Suns Contemplating Firing Coach Frank Vogel After Sweep

Frank Vogel has been the coach of the Suns for one NBA regular season and four playoff games. And for the Suns, that may...
Mark Daigneault, Thunder, NBA

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault Named NBA Coach Of Year

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has been named NBA Coach of the Year, the league announced on Sunday. This should come as a surprise to nobody...
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: It’s Best-Of-Three Now And I’ll Be Better

The Cavaliers basically spent the previous two games looking like they had barely touched an NBA basketball or played together all season. Both of those...
Darvin Ham, LeBron James, Lakers,NBA

Report: Lakers Coach Darvin Ham On Hot Seat

Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham is officially on the hot seat and it will get even hotter should the Lakers lose their first-round...
Kevin Porter Jr, Houston Rockets, NBA, Clippers

Kevin Porter Jr Says He Will Return To Greek Club If No NBA Team Calls

Free agent guard and former first-round draft pick Kevin Porter Jr. said he would prefer to return to the NBA, but will stay put...
Hornets logo, NBA

Hornets Expressing Interest In Knicks Exec Brock Aller

The Hornets have been expressing interest and have even made contact with Knicks VP of Basketball and Strategic Planning Brock Aller, per Ian Begley...

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