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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.
De'Aaron Fox

West Notes: Kings, De’Aaron Fox, Nuggets, Suns

Kings Point guard De'Aaron Fox said his jumper from near halfcourt to beat the Magic in overtime "felt good" when he let it go. “I just...
Darius Garland Marcus Smart

Cavs’ Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell Upgraded to Questionable

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell have been upgraded to questionable prior to Sunday's road game vs. the Lakers, per the NBA official...
Marcus Bingham

Marcus Bingham Jr Released By Texas Legends After Injury

Rookie power forward Marcus Bingham Jr. has been waived by the Texas Legends of the G League after suffering a season-ending injury, as relayed...
Trae Young

East Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Bucks, Cavs

Hawks Star guard Trae Young isn't expected to miss any time after briefly exiting Wednesday's game with a scratched eye. The Hawks host the Pelicans...
Ime Udoka

Nets Still Working Through Final Stages of Hiring Ime Udoka as Coach

The Nets continue to work through the final stages of vetting the potential hiring of Ime Udoka as head coach, per Adrian Wojnarowski and...
Darvin Ham

Darvin Ham: Lakers ‘Took A Huge Step Backward’

Just as it seemed all was right with the Lakers, or at least a little closer to right, they lost to surprising Jazz at...
Jarrett Allen

Missing Two All-Stars? No Sweat, as Soaring Cavs Rise Yet Again

Trade Donovan Mitchell. Trade Darius Garland. That's a joke, of course. But just in case you were wondering, yes, the Cavaliers are more than just...
Doc River

Five NBA Coaches Whose Seats Could Be Hotter Soon

In the NBA, no coach is safe -- ever. Just ask Steve Nash, who lasted all of seven games this season before getting canned by...
G League Ball

G League: Notable Players on Opening Night Rosters

Some names you may know on each of the G League's opening night rosters. The season tips off Friday. You can view the complete...
Draymond Green, Warriors, NBA

Despite Rumors, Warriors Not Looking to Deal Draymond Green

While a lot of talk lately has suggested the Warriors may be looking to trade forward Draymond Green, it seems as if they fully...
Shamorie Ponds

G League Moves: Charge, Shamorie Ponds, Brian Bowen, South Bay

A look at the latest notable roster moves from around the NBA G League: The Cleveland Charge have waived Remy Martin...
JB Bickerstaff Darius Garland

Cavs at Pistons: Game Preview

Well, if you're the Cavaliers, about all you can hope to do is keep a good thing going. That may be a little harder to...
Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving Posts Apology for Sharing Link to Antisemitic Film

Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has apologized for sharing a link on social media to an antisemitic film, hours after the Nets suspended him...
Kyrie Irving

Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving At Least 5 Games

The Nets have suspended Nets star guard Kyrie Irving a minimum of five games, without pay, the team announced in a statement. https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1588316913016655872?s=46&t=DzCVvG1928WMtxqpMUVGsQ This follows a statement...

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