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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.
LeBron James Anthony Davis Russell Westbrook

Lakers Coaching Candidacy May Be Wider Than Just Three Reported Finalists

The Lakers reportedly are down to three finalists for the head-coaching vacancy, but the pool may actually be larger than that still, as relayed...
Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic Still All In With Nuggets After Tim Connelly Departure

Nuggets star and back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is still committed to the Nuggets and the direction of the franchise after Tim Connelly's departure,...
Zach LaVine

NBA Execs Blame Klutch Sports For Manufactured Drama Between Zach LaVine, Bulls

Bulls guard Zach LaVine is an unrestricted free agents and multiple reports have suggested he could move on, with the Hawks, Trail Blazers and...
Kyrie Irving

Nets ‘Outright Unwilling’ To Offer Long-Term Extension To Kyrie Irving

The Nets have no intentions of offering a long-term contract extension to star point guard Kyrie Irving this summer, given his injury history and...
Devin Booker Karl-Anthony Towns

Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns Now Eligible For Super-Max Extensions

Suns shooting guard Devin Booker and Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns each qualified for a super-max contract extension by virtue of landing on the All-NBA...

Mavs Owner Mark Cuban Suggests Play-In Be For Eighth Seed Only, ‘Or Not At All’

The NBA play-in tournament has mostly been a hit for the fans, though NBA team owners, coaches and players have had mixed feelings about...
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic Lead All-NBA Teams

Former back-to-back NBA MVP and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and current back-to-back MVP and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were both among the highest point-getters...
NBA Wilson Ball

NBA Reportedly Eyeing Expansion Into Seattle, Las Vegas

The NBA is contemplating expanding into Seattle and Las Vegas, possibly making an announcement as soon as 2023, as first noted by Oregon-based sports...
Vasilije Micic

Euroleague Final Four MVP Vasilije Micic Seems Headed For NBA

Adadolu Efes is coming off back-to-back Euroleague championships and Final Four MVP Vasilije Micic was a major reason why. Now, it appears Micic will make...
Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal Still Plans To Re-Sign With Wizards: ‘I Enjoy Being On This Team’

Wizards guard Bradley Beal has a player option on the final year of his deal, and by all accounts he intends to pick it...
Zach LaVine, Bulls

Zach LaVine Linked To Trail Blazers, Spurs, Among Others

With the Bulls coming off a fine season, it's hard to envision them wanting to make any major changes to the lineup. But standout guard...
Travis Schlenk

Hawks Viewed As Potential Landing Spot For Deandre Ayton, Zach Lavine

The Hawks are expected to be active in free agency and potential trades this summer, as they aim to build around star guard Trae...

Are Suns And Deandre Ayton Headed For A Split?

Suns center Deandre Ayton is expected to receive a maximum contract offer this summer as a restricted free agent, a scenario that would give...
Jabari Smith Jr

Most Around NBA Expect Magic To Draft Jabari Smith At No. 1

The Magic hold the keys to the draft with the No. 1 pick, and are said to be doing their due diligence on three...

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