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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.
Alvin Gentry, Kings, NBA, Lakers

Alvin Gentry To Move Into Kings’ Front Office, Focus On Player Evaluation

Former interim coach Alvin Gentry will now be the Kings' vice president of basketball operations, reporting to GM Monte McNair, as relayed by Shams...
Russell Westbrook

Lakers Asking Coaching Candidates How They’d Get Most Out Of Russell Westbrook

Lakers coaching candidates are being asked how they would best utilize Russell Westbrook, per The Athletic's Sam Amick, signifying that Westbrook will be back...
Deandre Ayton

Suns’ Monty Williams, Deandre Ayton Stay Quiet On Sideline Confrontation

Suns coach Monty Williams and center Deandre Ayton did not address a heated sideline incident between the two during their Game 7 blowout loss...
Chris Paul

Suns’ Chris Paul: I’m Not Retiring; We’ll Be Back

Veteran point guard Chris Paul said he fully intends to play again next season, leaving no doubt about his future following the Suns' blowout...
Marcus Georges-Hunt

Marcus Georges-Hunt Agrees To Deal With Puerto Rican Club

Free agent shooting guard Marcus Georges-Hunt has agreed to a contract with Puerto Rican club Mets de Guaynabo, per Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. Georges-Hunt, 28,...
Mike D'Antoni, Knicks, NBA, Suns

Mike D’Antoni In ‘Strong Position’ To Become Hornets Coach

It appears Mike D'Antoni is set to become the next head coach of the Hornets, with Marc Stein of The Stein Line reporting league...
Jonathan Isaac

Magic’s Jonathan Isaac Further Explains Decision Not To Get Vaccinated

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac further reiterated his stance against getting vaccinated, implying the potential risks don't seem to outweigh the reported benefits. “It seemed forced....
Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons, Nets To Work Together On Return To Court Over Summer

Nets newcomer Ben Simmons and his representatives will have a sit-down with GM Sean Marks and the front office to try to devise a...

NBA Draft Combine Invitees: Full List

The NBA has announced the list of players for the annual Draft Combine, to be held May 18-20 in Chicago. The start of the...
Koby Altman Dan Gilbert

Cavs’ Dan Gilbert: Koby Altman Will Be Contender For Executive Of Year Again

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman tied for second in voting for NBA Executive of Year. The award instead went to Memphis Grizzlies...
Danny Green

Sixers Guard Danny Green Has ACL Tear, MRI Reveals

Sixers shooting guard Danny Green has been diagnosed with a torn left ACL, an injury suffered in the playoff loss to the Heat, relayed...
Doc Rivers

Daryl Morey: Doc Rivers Will Return As 76ers Coach

Doc Rivers will return as 76ers coach next season, with head of basketball operations Daryl Morey bringing an end to speculation suggesting otherwise. When asked...

Mike D’Antoni Considered Frontrunner For Hornets’ Coaching Job

Former Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni is the leader to fill the Hornets' coaching vacancy, sources tell Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com. As we relayed earlier, former...
James Harden

Sixers Not Expected To Give James Harden A Max Contract

James Harden is widely expected to be back with the 76ers next season, but not likely with a maximum-level contract, according to ESPN's Brian...

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