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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.
Evan Mobley

Cavs Podcast: Talkin’ Reasons Behind Early Success

Talked all things Cavaliers' early success, as well as Evan Mobley, the defense, the lineup, the bench, and much more with Chase Smith on...
Enes Kanter

Could NBA And China Be Headed For A Divorce?

While the NBA remains popular in China, its presence there is seemingly no longer benefitting the communist nation, and could therefore soon be done...
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA

Lakers’ LeBron James Expected To Play Against Cavs

Lakers star LeBron James is expected to play Friday vs. the Cavaliers at the Staples Center, per multiple reports. James is officially listed on the...
Frank Vogel

Frank Vogel Addresses Lakers’ Issues, With Cavs On Deck

Lakers coach Frank Vogel was open and honest about his team blowing a 26-point lead in Wednesday's road loss to the Thunder. "We took our...
Malcolm Brogdon

Injury To Malcolm Brogdon Adds To Pacers’ Early Woes

Things just got a little murkier for the Pacers, as Malcolm Brogdon injured his hamstring during Wednesday's road loss to the Raptors. Brogdon will now...
Ricky Rubio

J.B. Bickerstaff Praises Cavs’ Unity, Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love

The Cavaliers' early-season success can be attributed to pure hustle and a desire to play the write way, coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters following...
Russell Westbrook

Lakers’ Lack Of Defense Sets Franchise Low

It's been a rough go of things for the ever-popular Lakers early in the season, but nowhere has it been as bad as their...
Collin Sexton

Dribbles: Cavs looking different in a good way after stuffing Clippers

Random dribbles on the Cavaliers following their 92-79 road win over the Clippers on Wednesday ... 1. If you're a fan of the Cavs, it's...
Russell Westbrook

Lakers Collapse In Russell Westbrook’s Return To OKC

Well, so much for an exciting return to Oklahoma City for Russell Westbrook. How bad was it? So bad that the Lakers blew a 26-point...
Bob Ferry

Former Washington GM Bob Ferry Dies At 84

Legendary big man and former Washington general manager Bob Ferry has passed away, Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. told reporters Wednesday. Ferry was 84. Ferry...
JJ Redick

JJ Redick To Join ESPN As NBA Analyst

Former NBA shooting guard J.J. Redick is joining ESPN as an analyst, as relayed by Joe Reedy of The Associated Press. Redick, 37, announced his...
Caris LeVert

Pacers Guard Caris LeVert: ‘I’m Ready To Go’

Pacers guard Caris LeVert is seemingly nearing a season debut, telling reporters that he feels better after being shut down in the preseason because...
Zach LaVine

Bulls’ Zach LaVine To Play Through Ligament Tear In Thumb

Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been diagnosed with a small ligament tear in his left thumb, but is not expected to miss any time,...
Keith Langford

Veteran Guard Keith Langford Returning To Italy

Free agent guard Keith Langford has agreed to a contract with Italian club Fortitudo Bologna, according to Christos Tsaltas of SDNA, via Dario Skerletic...

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