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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.
Bill Russell

Jeff Phelps: The NBA’s All-Time No. 6 Teams

The Best Player in NBA History?   It’s a great debate, and there’s truly no definitive answer. Sorry Michael. You too LeBron. But twist the question...
Bojan Bogdanovic

Jazz, Lakers Talking Bojan Bogdanovic Trade

The Jazz and Lakers are holding “ongoing” trade talks centered on swingman Bojan  Bogdanovic, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. This isn’t the first time...
Lakers Statement Jersey

Lakers Release Statement Edition Jerseys

While the roster may still be in limbo, at least the Lakers know what they'll be wearing. Or more specifically, what they'll be wearing on...
Donovan Mitchell

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: ‘We’re Young But We’re Hungry And We’re Ready’

CLEVELAND -- Donovan Mitchell arrived inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse wearing a tan sweater, a pair of eyeglasses and a smile. It was time for him...
Shaquille O'Neal, NBA, TNT

Shaquille O’Neal: Dennis Rodman Was Worst Teammate I Ever Had

When the topic is teammates, Shaquille O'Neal had plenty -- the late Kobe Bryant with the Lakers, Dwyane Wade with the Heat and LeBron...
James Harden

Sixers President Daryl Morey: James Harden In ‘Great Place’ Physically

For much of last season, James Harden was dealing with a nagging hamstring injury. It started with the Nets, and still lingered after Harden...
Marcus Smart

Celtics’ Marcus Smart ‘Didn’t Pay Too Much Mind’ To Kevin Durant Rumors

Not long after the Celtics made a run to the Finals, the whole world started talking about them possibly landing Nets superstar Kevin Durant...

Facundo Campazzo Signing With Real Madrid?

A lot of speculation has surrounded free agent guard Facundo Campazzo, most recently of the Nuggets. The latest comes from Christos Harpidis of TotalBasket.gr, who...
Nate Hinton

Charge Acquire Nate Hinton From Mad Ants For Norvel Pelle

The Cleveland Charge have acquired the returning player rights to guard/forward Nate Hinton of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants for the rights to center...
Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell Makes Cavs Arrival, Sports Browns Cap

Cavaliers newcomer Donovan Mitchell arrived to Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland on Wednesday, just hours before his introductory press conference. He not only wore a...
Jordan Goodwin

Wizards Signing Jordan Goodwin To Camp Deal

The Wizards are signing shooting guard Jordan Goodwin to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Goodwin, 23, is 6-foot-3 and...
Jennifer Ilgauskas Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Jennifer Ilgauskas, Wife Of Ex-Cavs Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Dies At 50

The wife of former Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has passed away, according to an obituary from the Zeis-McGreevey Funeral Home. Jennifer Ilgauskas, who died Sept....
Collin Sexton

Collin Sexton: I’m 100 Percent Healthy, Happy To Be With Jazz

Everyone talks about Donovan Mitchell when it comes to the big trade between the Cavaliers and Jazz, and that makes sense. Mitchell is a...
Bojan Bogdanovic

Jazz GM: Trade Talks Continue On Bojan Bogdanovic, Mike Conley, Rudy Gay

What's next for the Jazz following the trades of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert? Well, the how basketball-loving universe knows that they are looking to...

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