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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.
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Grizzlies, Cedric Coward, Knicks

76ers Joel Embiid is trending in the right direction with the 76ers' regular season fast approaching. The former MVP has steadily increased his workload following arthroscopic...
Evan Mobley, Cavaliers, Cavs

Evan Mobley likely holds key to unlocking Cavs’ full potential

It’s only preseason, so this isn’t the time to carve MVP trophies. Still, Cleveland’s opener against Chicago gave us a glimpse of what really...
Devin Vassell, Spurs, NBA

NBA Notes: Spurs, Devin Vassell, Lakers, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter

Spurs Devin Vassell is entering the new season healthy for the first time in a while, and that has both him and the Spurs feeling...
Lauri Markkanen, Jazz, Spurs, Warriors, NBA

NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Hornets, Pelicans

Jazz Utah appears ready to listen on Lauri Markkanen. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the Jazz are now “very open” to trading the 28-year-old forward....
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

LeBron’s so-called ‘Second Decision’ felt like clunky, straight-to-DVD sequel

LeBron James has delivered plenty of unforgettable basketball moments. Tuesday afternoon was not one of them. If the original Decision was an unprecedented act of...
Isaac Okoro, NBA, Bulls

NBA Notes: Cavs, preseason, Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Jazz

Cavaliers For a team with championship expectations, the Cavs sure looked ready to get back to work in the first part of their preseason-opening loss...
VJ Edgecombe, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

East Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Danny Wolf, Hornets

76ers Veteran guard Eric Gordon is entering his 18th NBA season with a new role in mind. Specifically, Gordon told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Tip-Ins: Delfino retires, Thunder top PG rankings, Giannis questions linger

Former NBA forward Carlos Delfino is hanging it up. Appearing on the “Doble Doble” podcast, Delfino officially confirmed his retirement, per Johnny Askounis of...
Kevin Knox, Blazers, Warriors, NBA

Bulls bring in former lottery pick Kevin Knox on camp deal

The Bulls are adding a familiar name to their training camp mix. Free agent forward Kevin Knox has agreed to a deal with Chicago, per...
De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs, Kevin Huerter, Bulls, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs get in a run, have a little fun in preseason opener

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' preseason opener, a 118-117 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. 1. When the Cavs starters took...
Caris LeVert, Pistons, NBA

NBA Notes: Pistons, Caris LeVert, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Trail Blazers

Pistons When Caris LeVert heard that Detroit hired J.B. Bickerstaff in June 2024, his reaction was immediate. He thought it was a strong step toward...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Rockets

Lakers LeBron James won’t be suiting up for any preseason games. James, 40, didn’t practice during the first week of camp and was only a “modified”...
Normal Powell, Heat, NBA

NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Hawks, Trae Young, Blazers

Heat Before he was traded from the Clippers to Miami this summer, Norman Powell had begun extension talks with L.A. “To be transparent, we were talking...
Scott Perry, Kings, NBA

West Notes: Kings, Scott Perry, Warriors, Blazers, Robert Williams

Kings New general manager Scott Perry says his first priority in Sacramento is setting the tone. Perry told Mark Haynes of SacObserver.com that he wants...

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