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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.
Dick Vitale, College basketball, NBA

Dickie V Doc Highlights Vitale’s Enduring Impact on College Basketball

ESPN’s documentary on Dick Vitale goes beyond the familiar catchphrases and booming voice that have defined college basketball for...
Mark Price, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Podcast: Talkin’ NBA With Former All-Star Mark Price

What's up with the Cavaliers? What might be next? Do they feel the need for any help at 21-4,...
Nikola Vucevic, Bulls, Jarrett Allen, Georges Niang, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA Cup

NBA Poll: Majority Of Hoops Wire Readers Think In-Season Cup Is Dumb

Last year, it was called the In-Season Tournament. This year, it's the NBA Cup. But call it whatever you...
Cavaliers, Cavs, Max Strus, Isaac Okoro, NBA

Cavs’ Max Strus To Make Season Debut Friday vs. Wizards?

The Cavaliers are flying high with an NBA-best 21-4 record, and here’s the kicker -- they’ve done it without...
Brandon Imgram, Pelicans, NBA trade rumors

NBA Trade Rumors: Latest On Pelicans, Brandon Ingram

Brandon Ingram's situation with the Pelicans is shaping up to be one of the most fascinating storylines as the...
Jimmy Butler, Heat, Caris LeVert, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Heat, Jimmy Butler Reportedly Could Be Headed For Split Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Jimmy Butler and the Heat might be heading for a breakup. It’s not a foregone conclusion, but with ESPN’s...
Jerami Grant, Blazers, Lakers, Rockets, NBA

Trail Blazers Weighing Options As Veterans Garnering Interest

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the spotlight, with teams across the league eyeing veterans Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons,...
Cameron Johnson, Nets, 76ers, Tyrese Maxey, NBA

Nets Receiving Trade Interest In Cam Johnson, Others; Warriors Reportedly In Play

The Brooklyn Nets, once thought to be deep in the rebuilding phase, might be in a better position than...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, Damian Lillard, Bucks, NBA

NBA Takes a Breather: Cup Schedule Offers Rare Rest, Chance for Teams to Reassess

The NBA’s “bye week,” courtesy of the NBA Cup schedule, has arrived, as detailed by John Hollinger of The...
Paul George, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

Sixers At A Crossroads: Can Philly Pivot Or Is This Season A Lost Cause?

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a weird place. Sitting at 7-15 in the fairly soft Eastern Conference, they’re...
CJ McCollum, New Orleans Pelicans, NBA

Pelicans Might Want To Go Full Rebuild As Injuries All But Crush Postseason Dreams

It’s getting ugly for the Pelicans, and you know what? Maybe it’s time to embrace the rebuild. New Orleans dropped...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA, Dalton Knecht, Austin Reeves

Blow It Up or Ride It Out? Lakers Facing Major Dilemma

The Lakers have to ask themselves a question as they enter this NBA mini-break. Should they blow it up,...
NBA ball, media

NBA Ratings Continue Dip As League Heads Toward New Media Rights Deal. What Gives?

The big $76 billion media deal was supposed to mark the dawn of a new era of growth for...
Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, NBA, ESPN

ESPN President: No Plans To Change Anything About ‘Inside The NBA’

ESPN recently pulled off a major win for fans of “Inside the NBA,” the iconic post-game show that nearly...

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