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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.
Robert Sarver

Suns Strongly Deny Potential Report On Team Owner Robert Sarver

The Suns have shot down a possible report that team owner Robert Sarver is about to be accused of racism, sexism and harassment, though...
Lance Stephenson

Lance Stephenson Selected By Nuggets’ Affiliate In G League Draft

Veteran guard/forward Lance Stephenson was selected by the Grand Rapids Gold with the No. 13 overall pick in Saturday's G League draft, and by...
Shamorie Ponds

Shamorie Ponds Selected First In G League Draft

Former Raptors point guard Shamorie Ponds was selected by the Delaware Blue Coats with the first overall pick in Saturday's G League draft, which...
Domantas Sabonis

Pacers Second Team In NBA History To Lose First Two Games By A Point

There's no doubt that the Pacers have a solid and often underrated lineup under new coach Rick Carlisle. Power forward Domantas Sabonis scored 33 points...
Kyrie Irving

Nets Have Taken Trade Calls On Kyrie Irving, But Not From 76ers

The Nets have taken trade calls on Kyrie Irving as rival teams are expressing curiosity about the star point guard's future in Brooklyn, as...
Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons, 76ers Seem Ready To Reunite Until Trade Is Found

The 76ers and star guard/forward Ben Simmons had a productive meeting that is expected to result in Simmons returning to the lineup soon, per...
LeBron James

LeBron On Lakers’ 0-2 Start: ‘It Doesn’t Happen Overnight’

It wasn't much of a game, until garbage time at the end, and the Lakers understand there is work to be done. Final score: Suns...
Shannon Scott

Ex-Ohio State, G League Guard Shannon Scott Heading Overseas

Free agent point guard Shannon Scott has agreed to a contract with German club Brose Bamberg, according to Nicola Lupo of Sportando. Scott, 28, is...
Kendrick Nunn

Lakers’ Kendrick Nunn Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks

Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee and is likely to miss multiple weeks, coach Frank...
George Karl

George Karl: Alex English, Artis Gilmore Belong In NBA’s Top 75

The NBA released it's list of the 75 Greatest Players in NBA history on Thursday, and former coach George Karl took issue with some...
Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons Reports To 76ers Shootaround, Indicates He’s Not Ready

Star guard/forward Ben Simmons met with his 76ers teammates and coach Doc Rivers and informed them he's not mentally ready to play, according to...
Ishmail Wainright

Suns Announce Signing Of Ish Wainright To Two-Way Deal

The Suns have officially signed small forward Ishmail Wainright to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release. Wainright, 26, is 6-foot-6 and...
Adam Silver, NBA

NBA Preparing For Possible Quick Launch Of European League

The NBA is aiming to create its own sponsored league overseas, perhaps as soon as next season, as relayed by Ennio Terrasi Borghesan of...

Ben Simmons Not ‘Mentally Ready’ To Join 76ers, Skips Workout

Ben Simmons skipped a scheduled individual workout with the 76ers on Thursday and will not play in Friday's game vs. the Nets, as relayed...

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