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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.
Neil Olshey

NBA GMs Forming Association Amid Blazers’ Investigation

We've heard of the players' union and NBA Coaches Association, and now general managers are forming a group of their own. Per Adrian Wojnarowski and...
Tristan Thompson

Kings’ Tristan Thompson: A Bunch Of ‘My-Bads’ Not Gonna Cut It

Kings center/forward Tristan Thompson was never shy with his opinions on the state of the team while with the Cavaliers -- and it appears...
Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson Cleared For One-On-One Drills

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been cleared for takeoff -- or at least one-on-one drills. According to a team release, the former No. 1 overall...
LeBron James

LeBron James Reportedly ’50-50′ To Make Return For Lakers

Lakers star LeBron James said he hopes to return for Friday's road game against the Celtics, though a source told Dave McMenamin of ESPN...
Jarrett Allen

Allen, Markkanen, Mobley And Sexton All Still Out For Cavs

The Cavaliers will continue to be without forward Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocols), center Jarrett Allen (illness), forward/center Evan Mobley (elbow) and guard...
Rudy Gay

Rudy Gay Available To Make Jazz Debut

Veteran small forward Rudy Gay is available to make his debut for the Jazz on Thursday after signing a three-year contract during the offseason. The...
Jakob Poeltl

Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl Clears Protocol, Available To Play

Spurs center Jakob Poeltl has cleared health and safety protocols and is available to play for Thursday's road game against the Timberwolves, the team...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ LeBron James A Gametime Decision Vs. Celtics

Lakers star LeBron James is a game time decision for Friday's road game vs. the Celtics, coach Frank Vogel told reporters, via Dave McMenamin...
Ricky Rubio

Dribbles: Cavs’ Resolve Not Missing, But Bodies Are In Loss To Nets

Random dribbles on the Cavaliers' 109-99 road loss to the Nets on Wednesday ...  1. You don't often feel OK with defeat, no matter in...
Dejounte Murray Gregg Popovich

Spurs Notes: Popovich, Murray, Johnson, Defense

It's been a rough go of things early for the Spurs, but even forever-intense coach Gregg Popovich is seeing the bright side of things. “They...
Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors, NBA Rumors

Andrew Wiggins Suddenly Flying High With Warriors

Former No. 1 overall pick and current Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins has been showing improvement as the season progresses, and he says that's...
Grizzlies

Grizzlies Notes: Brooks, Jackson, Morant, Trades

Guard/forward Dillon Brooks believes if the Grizzlies can display the same determination that they showed in Tuesday's win over the Rockets, they should be...

Sixers’ Ben Simmons Reportedly Has Been Practicing With St. Joseph’s

Ben Simmons has been working out with the St. Joseph's basketball team in Philadelphia while avoiding practices and games with the 76ers, according to...
Jaylen Brown

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Could Be Available Vs. Lakers

Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown has "ramped up" his workouts and could be available for Friday's home game vs. the Lakers, as relayed by John...