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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.
Shaedon Sharpe, Trail Blazers, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Pistons, Warriors, Seth Curry

Trail Blazers Shaedon Sharpe appears to be headed for a major payday. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the high-flying guard is expected to...
Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors, Kings, Suns, NBA

Warriors could shop Jonathan Kuminga once trade window opens

The Warriors are expected to put forward Jonathan Kuminga on the trade market once he becomes eligible on Jan. 15, according to Jake Fischer...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA executive says Cavs should trade Darius Garland

An NBA executive believes the Cavaliers should move on from Darius Garland. Yes, really. “I think they need to trade Darius,” the exec told Ashish...
NBA guard Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving on ACL rehab: I’ll be ready when I’m ready

Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving made it clear to fans that he won’t be rushing back to the court. “There’s no timetable for when...
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, NBA, Grizzlies

Grizzlies betting big on Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, and a reshaped roster

The Grizzlies are entering 2025-26 with a revamped roster and a clearer picture of their cornerstones, as detailed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors. Memphis’...
Thomas Bryant, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ newcomers making early impressions at camp

The Cavaliers didn’t have the flexibility to chase stars this summer, but that didn’t stop them from finding useful pieces. With the core locked in...
NBA, Cavs, Cavaliers, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen

NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Kings

Cavaliers Jarrett Allen accomplished his personal goal last season — playing all 82 regular season games — then tacked on nine more in the playoffs. But...
Nikola Topic, Thunder, NBA

NBA Notes: Thunder, Nikola Topic, Magic, Mavericks, Dennis Smith Jr

Thunder The defending champs aren’t expected to make many changes to their rotation, but one notable new face is turning heads in camp. Nikola Topic, the...
Norchad Omier, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs, six others still have available two-way slots

The Cavaliers are one of seven NBA teams still carrying an open two-way contract slot as preseason play gets underway, leaving room for one...
Andrew Wiggins, Heat, Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Lakers

NBA Notes: Heat, Andrew Wiggins, Spurs, Thunder, Jalen Williams

Heat After arriving from Golden State at the trade deadline, Andrew Wiggins spent the final stretch of last season trying to find his footing in...
Pacome Dadiet, Knicks, NBA

NBA Rumors: Knicks, Pacome Dadiet, Rockets, Tari Eason, Hawks

Knicks The Knicks are exploring the trade market for second-year wing Pacome Dadiet, according to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer. Multiple sources believe New York started...
Pelicans coach Willie Green and forward Zion Williamson

West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Nuggets, lineup

Pelicans It was a strong start to the preseason for Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy, both of whom missed significant time last year. Williamson scored 15...
Bronny James, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Celtics

Lakers It wasn’t the prettiest night for Bronny James, who shot just 1-of-12 from the field on Friday in the Lakers’ ugly preseason opener. But coach...
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA insider: Bucks ‘not a contender’ despite Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks have a new look — Myles Turner arrived in free agency’s biggest surprise, Kyle Kuzma came over at the deadline, and Kevin...

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