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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.
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

Warriors made deadline push for Kawhi Leonard, could revisit

The Warriors didn’t sit still at the trade deadline and even tried to make a splash. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Golden...
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, 76ers, NBA

Sixers show what can happen when Big Three finally align

For a night, it all clicked. The 76ers saw their vision come together in a win over the Hornets on Saturday, with Joel Embiid, Paul...
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors, NBA

Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis could explore new deal

There’s a chance the Warriors keep things intact, at least in one key area. Per reports, Golden State and Kristaps Porzingis could explore a new...
Daniel Gibson, Booby Gibson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Behind the scenes at Full Court Cleveland

CLEVELAND -- Come along with me as I take a trip to the Full Court Cleveland show for the Big Play Network, right here. In...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Cavs, Pelicans, NBA

Report: Cavs, James Harden expected to agree on two-year deal

 James Harden and the Cavaliers are expected to stay together after the season. The question is for how long. According to NBA insider Ashish Mathur...
Draymond Green, Warriors, NBA

Warriors’ Draymond Green: Steph Curry shouldn’t return if there’s doubt

Warriors forward Draymond Green knows what’s at stake. He also knows when to be careful. As Stephen Curry works his way back from a knee...
NBA Wilson basketball

Projected NBA cap space

The offseason isn’t here yet, but NBA front offices are already thinking about it. With the 2026-27 salary cap projected to land around $166 million,...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves, NBA

NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Hawks, Quin Snyder, Hornets

Timberwolves The Timberwolves could be getting Anthony Edwards back, and soon. Edwards is expected to go through a workout Sunday and shootaround Monday, with “all signs”...
Jaylon Tyson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade out for next three games

Cavaliers forwards Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade will remain out for the three-game trip out West, the team announced. Both will remain in Cleveland for...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Potential trade destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo if Bucks explore move

It’s not official. Not yet, anyway. But with questions beginning to surface about the long-term direction of the Milwaukee Bucks, the possibility of a blockbuster...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr., Pacers

Cavaliers The Cavaliers got a big piece back Friday and it showed right away. Jarrett Allen returned after missing 10 games with knee tendinitis and wasted...
Erik Spoelstra, Heat, NBA

Erik Spoelstra calls out Heat after blowout loss to Cavs

The Heat got a reminder Friday, and it wasn’t a pleasant one. Miami fell 149-128 to the Cavaliers, a lopsided result that quickly erased any...
LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Lakers, NBA

JJ Redick: Lakers at their best when Rui Hachimura is out there

The Lakers have found something that works, and it seems to include Rui Hachimura being on the floor. Following Friday’s win over the Nets, coach...
Max Strus, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ chances increase greatly when Max Strus is on the loose

CLEVELAND — This felt like the night Max Strus finally looked like himself again. Not just back in the lineup. Back in form. Strus knocked down eight...

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