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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.
NBA, Lakers, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, JJ Redic

Lakers Need To Find Way To Start Over, As Opposed To Spinning Wheels With LeBron, Davis

Does LeBron James really want his legacy tainted by mediocrity? Does Anthony Davis want to spend the rest of...
Buddy Hield, Warriors, NBA

NBA Team-By-Team Look At Players Eligible To Be Traded On Dec. 15

As the 2024 NBA season reaches its quarter point, teams are actively evaluating their rosters to gear up for...
LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

Rival NBA Executives Wondering If LeBron James Would Be Open To Trade

LeBron James in another jersey? Don’t count on it. But that hasn’t stopped other NBA teams from dreaming --...
Larry Nance Jr, Hawks, Pelicans, NBA

Hawks Reportedly Rebuffing Trade Offers For Larry Nance Jr.

The Atlanta Hawks are keeping their cards close to the chest when it comes to Larry Nance Jr. Despite plenty...
Dean Wade, Cavaliers, Cavs, Heat, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs Lose Evan Mobley, Lose Game, But All Not Lost In Toughie vs. Heat

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 122-113 road loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday. ... 1. This is the NBA...
Moses Malone, 76ers, Sixers, Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, NBA

Moses, Dr. J, And The Fo’, Fi’, Fo’ Sixers: How Philly Dominated The NBA And Took The Crown

When Julius Erving joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976, the buzz was electric. A championship seemed inevitable, but despite...
Brandon Ingram, NBA, Cavs, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram Out Indefinitely With Ankle Injury

The New Orleans Pelicans just can't catch a break -- or maybe it’s their star players who can’t. Brandon Ingram,...
NBA, Pelicans, Brandon Ingram

Pelicans Expected To Either Extend, Or Trade, Brandon Ingram By February

The Brandon Ingram sweepstakes are heating up in New Orleans, and the Pelicans are feeling the pressure. According to Jake...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

Clippers Continue Wait For Kawhi Leonard: ‘He’s Doing Stuff, But He’s Not Ready’

Kawhi Leonard remains the Clippers’ mystery box. He’s back on the court, getting shots up and working out at...
Nikola Jokic, NBA, Nuggets

Nuggets’ Downward Spiral Wastes Nikola Jokic’s 56-Point Night: ‘We’ve Lost Our Swag’

Nikola Jokic’s historic 56-point explosion on Saturday night wasn’t enough to save the Denver Nuggets from a stunning 122-113...
Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors, NBA

Warriors Reportedly Weigh Big Trade Moves As Jonathan Kuminga Flashes Potential

It’s starting to feel inevitable. The Warriors are eyeing a splash move. Big splash, in fact. With the Feb. 6...
Trey Murphy III, Pelicans, NBA

Pelicans Navigating Thin Line Between Playoff Push And Tank Zone Temptation

The Pelicans, a team that rival front offices once pegged as a bona fide contender this season, now look...
Brandon Ingram, Pelicans, Jazz, NBA

Pelicans Stuck in Neutral: What’s Next for Brandon Ingram?

Let’s break this down, folks. The trade buzz surrounding Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram might sound spicy, but the reality?...
James Wiseman, Pacers, NBA

NBA Cap Hits, Exhibit 9s, and Non-Guaranteed Contracts: Teams Walk a Financial Tightrope

The NBA salary rules are complex, and nothing illustrates that better than how teams handle non-guaranteed contracts and Exhibit...

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