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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.
Patrick Dumont, Mavericks, NBA

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on Nico Harrison move: ‘It’s my responsibility to act’

The Mavericks have made it official, announcing in a team statement that they’ve parted ways with president of basketball operations and general manager Nico...
Nico Harrison, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavericks officially announce firing of GM Nico Harrison

The Mavericks have officially relieved Nico Harrison of his duties as president of basketball operations and general manager, ending one of the more turbulent...
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, NBA

Dribbles, Hoops Wire, and what’s next

If you’ve been reading me for a while, you know I’ve been writing Dribbles after Cavs games for a long time. It started as a...
Desmond Bane, Magic, NBA

NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Hawks

Magic Desmond Bane had missed all five of his threes and was sitting at 26 percent for the season when Orlando needed one more shot...
Bradley Beal, Clippers, NBA

NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Cavs, Darius Garland, Bulls

Clippers The Clippers may be bracing for bad news on Bradley Beal. Prior to Monday’s game against Atlanta, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters he is...
Jaime Jacquez Jr, Heat, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs lose Darius Garland and a gut-punch OT finish in Miami

It felt like the Cavaliers had pulled off the impossible. Miami led 138-135 in overtime on Monday at Kaseya Center, and Donovan Mitchell — off...
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James to be assigned to G League as season debut nears

Lakers star LeBron James is expected to join the G League’s South Bay squad for practice later this week as part of his ramp-up...
Darryn Peterson, NBA Draft

NBA Draft: Early look at top 10 prospects of 2026

ESPN’s Jeremy Woo released his first top 10 for the 2026 NBA Draft. It is incredibly early, given that the college season just opened,...
Isaac Okoro, NBA, Bulls

NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pistons

Bulls Coby White has yet to appear this season due to a right calf strain, but Chicago expects him back soon. Coach Billy Donovan indicated...
Nico Harrison, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Signs point to mounting pressure on Nico Harrison amid Mavericks struggles

Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont stood behind GM Nico Harrison through the summer. He backed him through camp. He backed him into this season. One reason,...
Wendell Moore Jr., Hornets, NBA, Timberwolves, Pistons

Pistons bringing back Wendell Moore Jr, waiving Colby Jones

The Pistons are signing guard Wendell Moore Jr. to a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. To create the opening, Detroit is...
Taurean Prince, Bucks, NBA

NBA Notes: Bucks, Taurean Prince, Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Celtics

Bucks Bucks reserve forward Taurean Prince is facing a long absence. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Prince has a herniated disc in his neck and is...
Ja Morant, Grizzlies, NBA

Timberwolves have checked in with Grizzlies about Ja Morant

The Timberwolves have reportedly at least poked around on a Ja Morant trade. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said on SiriusXM NBA Radio that Minnesota...
NBA, Pistons, Jazz, Cade Cunningham

NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Lakers

Pistons Cade Cunningham flipped the game. Detroit trailed by 13 in Philadelphia. The Pistons looked flat. They looked like the team from two years ago, not...

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