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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.
Anthony Davis, Mavericks, Mavs, NBA

Mavericks didn’t touch base with Rich Paul before Anthony Davis trade to Wizards

The Mavericks didn’t loop in Rich Paul before trading Anthony Davis to the Wizards, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Around the league, that...
Mike Conley, Timberwolves, NBA

Mike Conley expected to return to Timberwolves

Mike Conley is expected to find his way back to Minnesota. Conley intends to re-sign with the Timberwolves once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN’s...
James Harden, Clippers, NBA

Inside the Cavs’ early vision for James Harden

The Cavaliers didn’t hesitate once the deal was done. Within hours of landing James Harden, head coach Kenny Atkinson was already thinking about how to...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo does not intend to sit out rest of season

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t planning on shutting it down. Despite the Bucks slipping to 20-29 and falling outside the playoff picture, Antetokounmpo intends to return once...
Cam Thomas, Nets, NBA

Nets officially part ways with Cam Thomas

The Nets have officially moved on from Cam Thomas. Brooklyn waived the fifth-year guard to complete its acquisition of Josh Minott, confirming what had been...
Eric Gordon, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Grizzlies expected to waive Eric Gordon

The Grizzlies are expected to move on from Eric Gordon. Memphis is likely to waive the veteran guard after acquiring him from the 76ers in...
Nigel Hayes-Davis, Bucks, NBA

Bucks waive Nigel Hayes-Davis following trade

The Bucks wasted little time making a decision on Nigel Hayes-Davis. Milwaukee requested waivers on the veteran forward shortly after acquiring him from the Phoenix...
Luka Doncic, Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ Luka Doncic exits game with leg soreness

The Lakers held their breath Thursday night. Luka Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of the Lakers’ game against Philadelphia after experiencing left leg soreness,...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Clippers, Cavs, NBA, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley

Dribbles: Cavs didn’t blink at trade deadline, and they’re better for it

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' many moves ahead of Thursday's deadline. ... 1. The Cavs had already flipped a switch. Now, on paper, they're even...
Dennis Schroder, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

A look at Cavs’ new roster after NBA trade deadline

The Cavaliers didn’t tiptoe into the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Far from it. Instead, president of basketball operations Koby Altman and his team jumped in...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks, NBA

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo after trade deadline: ‘Legends don’t chase’

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going anywhere. At least, not yet. The NBA trade deadline came and went Thursday, and the Bucks held onto their franchise star....
Mike Conley, NBA Rumors, Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA Notes: Hornets, Mike Conley, Celtics, Bulls, Guerschon Yabusele

Hornets The Hornets have waived veteran point guard Mike Conley after acquiring him earlier this week, the team announced. If Conley clears waivers, he’ll be free...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Cavs, Clippers, NBA

NBA Trade Tracker: All 2025-26 deals before the deadline

The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline came and went at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, and as usual, it brought plenty of movement — some...
Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets, NBA

NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Mavericks, Tyus Jones, Bulls, Nick Richards

Nets The Nets are officially moving on from Cam Thomas. After failing to find a trade partner before the deadline, Brooklyn is waiving the fifth-year guard,...

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