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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.
Austin Reaves, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Trae Young, James Harden, Bulls

Lakers The Lakers have had Hawks guard Trae Young on their radar, as relayed by Jovan Buha of The Athletic, though the rise of Austin...
Derrick White

East Notes: Celtics, Derrick White, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Bucks

Celtics The Celtics will need to find a replacement for starting guard Marcus Smart, traded to the Grizzlies as part of the Kristaps Porzingis deal...
Stephen Curry

Steph Curry on Future: Don’t Want to be ’40-Plus Dude Holding on for Dear Life’

How long will Warriors star Stephen Curry continue to play? That question was posed to him by former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas on Arenas' podcast....
James Harden

James Harden, Sixers Could be in for Long Battle of Wills

The ongoing saga between star guard James Harden and the 76ers is just a "bad situation" all the way around, Keith Pompey of the...
Alex Antetokounmpo

Bucks Signing Alex Antetokounmpo

The Bucks have reached agreement on a contract with forward Alex Antetokounmpo, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While details weren't revealed, it's highly likely an...
Harry Giles III, Blazers, Hornets, NBA

Nets Signing Harry Giles to One-Year Deal

The Nets are signing free agent center/forward Harry Giles to a one-year contract, agent agent Daniel Hazan told Chris Haynes of TNT/Bleacher Report. While details weren't...
Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers, NBA

West Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Thunder, Kings, JaVale McGee

Trail Blazers The trade market for star guard Damian Lillard may not be as robust as some may think, an opposing executive told Sean Deveny...
LeBron James holds the ball as Kyrie Irving defends

Kyrie Irving Trade, Completed Six Years Ago Today, Flopped for Cavs, Celtics

On this day in 2017, the Cavaliers granted Kyrie Irving his wish. It was a move that Irving forced, demanding a trade or reportedly threatening...
Jordan Clarkson drives to the basket vs. Italy

Jordan Clarkson Sets Mark, But Philippines Eliminated From World Cup

It's all over for the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup following a 90-83 loss to Italy, but Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson decided to...
Kobe Bryant is defended by JR Smith

Lakers to Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue in February

The Lakers intend to unveil a statue of the late Kobe Bryant during a ceremony at Crypto.com Arena on February 8, the team announced...
Austin Reaves

Team USA Notes: Austin Reaves, Bobby Portis, Josh Hart

Team USA seems to be having no issue as favorites at the FIBA World Cup, with the latest example being a route of Greece...
David Blatt

Ex-Cavs Coach David Blatt Serving as Consultant for Canadian National Team

Former Cavaliers coach David Blatt is serving as a consultant for Team Canada at the FIBA World Cup and took in the USA's easy...
Kendrick Nunn

Kendrick Nunn Receives Offer From Olympiacos, Waiting on NBA

Free agent guard Kendrick Nunn has asked Greek club Olympiacos to wait until the end of August for him to sign an offer sheet...
NBA Wilson basketball

NBA Team-by-Team Available Free Agents

A look at current NBA free agents by team, with the 2023 free-agency period now nearly a month in. For available free agents by...

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