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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.
Kyrie Irving

Nets Star Kyrie Irving Done in Brooklyn?

There is "growing pessimism" that start point guard Kyrie Irving will again play for the Nets after the latest incident, in which Irving shared...
Ime Udoka

Nets Having Second Thoughts on Hiring Ime Udoka as Coach

The Nets appear to be wavering on hiring Ime Udoka as coach after others have urged team owner Joe Tsai not to make the...
Kyrie Irving

Nets’ Kyrie Irving Expected to Meet With Adam Silver This Week

Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to meet with NBA commissioner Adam Silver this week, perhaps as soon as Tuesday, per Marc...
Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis Trade Possibilities Considered ‘Plan B’ for Lakers?

With the losses mounting and the Lakers seemingly headed back to nowhere, there may be a reason for them to make a bold move. And...
Kawhi Leonard

No Timetable on Kawhi Leonard Return, Clippers’ Ty Lue Says

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has missed seven straight games because of injury management, and it's hard to know when he may play again, Clippers...
Brad Stevens

Celtics Granted $3.23 Million Disabled Player Exception

The NBA has granted the Celtics a $3.23 million player exception following the injury to forward Danilo Gallinari, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Celtics...
Anthony Davis

Lakers Looking to Get Anthony Davis More Touches

The Lakers have a lot of problems, and not getting power forward Anthony Davis enough shots in the second half is one. Davis attempted a...
Michael Beasley

Michael Beasley Parts Ways With Shanghai Sharks

Free agent forward Michael Beasley has parted ways with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, as relayed by Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. Beasley,...
Damian Lillard, NBA, Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard to Make Return vs. Heat

Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will make his return Monday following a four-game absence with a left calf strain, per Chris Haynes of...
LeBron James

LeBron James Out for Lakers with Foot Soreness

Lakers star forward LeBron James has been ruled out of Monday's road game against the Jazz with a sore left foot, the team announced. James...
Donovan Mitchell

Cavs’ Takedown of LeBron, Lakers Shows Who’s Truly on Rise Now

Right now, the Cavaliers are showing they can beat you in any number of ways. And these days, it doesn't even matter if you have...
Chris Duarte

Pacers to Provide Update on Chris Duarte in Two Weeks

Pacers shooting guard Chris Duarte has been ruled out at least two weeks with a sprained left ankle, as relayed by Scott Agness of...
Cam Johnson

Suns’ Cam Johnson to Undergo Surgery for Torn Meniscus

Suns small forward Cam Johnson will undergo surgery for a right knee torn meniscus and is out indefinitely, as relayed by Duane Rankin of...
Pascal Siakam

Raptors’ Pascal Siakam Out Indefinitely With Abductor Strain

Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will miss at least two weeks with an abductor strain, the team announced in a press release, via Blake Murphy...

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