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Sam Amico

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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.
Al Horford, Warriors, Celtics, NBA

Al Horford explains decision to join Warriors

Now that his deal with the Warriors is official, veteran big man Al Horford shed some light on why Golden State became his new...
Lonzo Ball, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Buzz: Lonzo Ball, De’Andre Hunter, Koby Altman, expectations

The Cavaliers didn’t trade for Lonzo Ball just to fill out the roster. They believe his skill set can raise their ceiling in the...
Marcus Smart, Lakers, NBA

Lakers banking on Marcus Smart, Jared Vanderbilt to elevate perimeter defense

Lakers head coach JJ Redick is counting on the arrival of Marcus Smart and improved health from Jarred Vanderbilt to give the team’s perimeter...
Nikola Jovic, Heat, NBA

NBA Notes: Heat, Nikola Jovic, Pacers, Kyle Guy, Grizzlies

Heat Nikola Jovic has agreed to a four-year, $62.4 million rookie scale extension with Miami, agents Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy and Jared Mucha told Shams...
Joel Embiid, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Mavs, Daniel Gafford, Wizards

76ers The 76ers’ hopes, as usual, hinge on the health of Joel Embiid. Head coach Nick Nurse said there are encouraging signs early in camp...
Quentin Grimes, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Quentin Grimes accepts qualifying offer, returns to 76ers

Quentin Grimes will return to Philadelphia on a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, agent David Bauman told Shams Charania of ESPN. Grimes, 25, averaged career...
Kevin Porter Jr, Bucks, NBA rumors

NBA Notes: Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr, Warriors, Knicks, Malcolm Brogdon

Bucks Kevin Porter Jr. is set to take over as the Bucks’ starting point guard, coach Doc Rivers said when asked about the team’s plans...
Tyler Herro, Heat, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Heat weigh future with Tyler Herro amid extension decision

As relayed by ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Heat hit training camp in a unique spot with Tyler Herro, both in terms of his contract...
LaMelo Ball, Hornets, NBA

NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls, Kevin Huerter, Nuggets

Hornets Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the buzzwords in Charlotte’s camp will be “availability” and “player development.” Injuries wrecked last season, as the Hornets used 36...
Trae Young, Hawks, NBA

East Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Celtics, Nets, youth

Hawks As written by Bobby Marks of ESPN, the Hawks enter the season with raised expectations and a couple of major contract questions. No extension...
Cavaliers, Cavs, Johnnie Bryant, Donovan Mitchell, Suns, NBA

Cavs look to balance Donovan Mitchell’s workload, monitor Lonzo Ball

As relayed by Bobby Marks of ESPN, one of the key storylines for the Cavaliers heading into the season involves how they handle Donovan...
Cooper Flagg, Mavericks, Mavs, Dalton Knecht, Lakers, NBA

Mavericks Notes: Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson, Jason Kidd

The Mavericks officially opened training camp Tuesday in Vancouver, and all eyes were on No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, who got his first...
Isaac Okoro, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA, Bulls

NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Warriors, Seth Curry, Heat

Bulls New Bulls wing Isaac Okoro isn’t arriving in Chicago with grand illusions of taking over offensively. Instead, he plans to lean into what made him...
Sam Merrill, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Camp Notes: Pace, Thomas Bryant, Darius Garland, Sam Merrill

While the Cavaliers didn’t scrimmage and Tuesday’s practice wrapped up earlier than expected, the opening day of training camp at IMG Academy in Florida...

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