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• Wolves Notes: Conley, Edwards, Towns, McDaniels, Defense
As Sam Amick of The Athletic details, adding veteran guard Mike Conley at the 2023 trade deadline was one of the best moves the Timberwolves have made in recent years. In addition to being a perfect on-court fit for Minnesota’s playing style, Conley has served as something of a “connector” between Rudy Gobert and his […]...2024
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• Suns Fire Frank Vogel
The Suns have fired head coach Frank Vogel, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Sam Amick of The Athletic). “After a thoughtful review of the season, we concluded that we needed a different head coach for our team,” said president of basketball operations and GM James Jones. “We appreciate Frank’s hard […]...2024
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• Western Notes: Gobert, Finch, Hardaway, Pelicans, OKC, Suns
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been downgraded to questionable for Game 2 against the Nuggets on Monday night for personal reasons, tweets Sam Amick of The Athletic. According to Amick (Twitter link), based on conversations with Wolves officials, it sounds as if Gobert’s availability is “completely up in the air.” His status is believed to […]...2024
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• Jason Kidd signs multi-year extension to remain Mavericks coach
Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. He had one season remaining on his current contract. Kidd had been “hopeful” he would receive an extension, The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported in late March. Now, he has it. Kidd, who was hired in 2021 after front-office turmoil led to the departure of Rick Carlisle, has twice ...2024
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• Report: Clippers Will Block Lakers From Talking To Tyronn Lue

According to NBA insiders Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Clippers will block the Los Angeles Lakers from talking to Tyronn Lue. Lue is expected to remain with the Clippers. “The Clippers know they can’t upgrade on Lue,” Amick and Murray wrote. “They didn’t extend him last offseason, though they […] The post Report: Clippers Will Block ...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Connelly, Edwards, Murray, Nuggets
Nuggets-turned-Timberwolves team president Tim Connelly has reconfigured Minnesota to essentially be possible giant slayers against the reigning champs, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. Connelly has made some major changes to the team since taking over the front office in 2022, most notably acquiring former Jazz stars Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert, plus swingman Nickeil […]...2024
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have season-ending right kneecap surgery: Report
By Shams Charania, Sam Amick, Jay King and Jared Weiss Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is expected to have right kneecap surgery to repair bone and ligament damage, a team source said Monday. The recovery from the surgery will force Williams to miss the remainder of the season, according to an ESPN report Friday. Here’s what you need to know: Williams averaged 6.8 points, ...2023
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have potential season-ending right kneecap surgery: Source
By Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Jared Weiss Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is expected to have right kneecap surgery to repair bone and ligament damage, a team source said Monday. Here’s what you need to know: The surgery is potentially season-ending, sources said, but Williams and doctors could also choose a cleanup procedure with a two to three month recovery timeline....2023
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• Trae Young Skips Friday's Win After 'Exchange' With Nate McMillan

Trae Young and Nate McMillan had "an exchange" at Friday's shootaround that led to Young not attending the Atlanta Hawks' home win over the Denver Nuggets later that day, sources told Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic. McMillan asked Young, who was receiving treatment on his shoulder, if the point guard would participate in a shootaround and receive treatment during a walk-through in th...2022
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• Exchange Between Trae Young, Nate McMillan Leads To Young Not Attending Friday Home Win

Trae Young and Nate McMillan had "an exchange" at Friday's shootaround that lead to Young not attending the Atlanta Hawks' home win over the Denver Nuggets later that day, sources told Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic. McMillan asked Young, who was receiving treatment on his shoulder, if the point guard would participate in a shootaround and receive treatment during a walk-through in t...2022
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• Ben Simmons addresses criticism, discusses knee injury

Ben Simmons‘ inconsistent availability and underwhelming production has been a building source of frustration within the Nets‘ organization in recent weeks, according to Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic....2022
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• Suns Coach Monty Williams Gives Update On Chris Paul Injury
EDITORS NOTE: According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Chris Paul is reportedly ahead of schedule for his thumb injury and could return as soon as Wednesday, just a few days ahead of his original return date of April 3. Just before the NBA All-Star break, superstar point guard Chris Paul fractured his thumb. Over […] The post Suns Coach Monty Williams Gives Update On Chris Paul Injury appeare...2022
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• REPORT: Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. On Track to Return By Playoffs
The Denver Nuggets reportedly believe Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. could return from their injuries by the time the playoffs begin, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Per Amick, Porter is set to return by mid to late March. The Missouri product was thought to be done for the season after undergoing his […] The post REPORT: Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. On Track to Return By...2022
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• Donovan Mitchell ‘Appreciative’ of Recent Ankle Injury
For most NBA players, an injury is nothing but a negative thing in their careers. However, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is singing a different tune. In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Mitchell discussed how he’s now “appreciative” of his injury and how it forced him to expand his game: “I’ve kind […] The post Donovan Mitchell ‘Appreci...2021
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• Kings’ Marvin Bagley III won’t play in NBA restart
Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III won’t play in the NBA restart in Orlando, Florida, per Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Bagley suffered a foot injury in practice recently. He is expected to be in a boot for two weeks with a lateral foot sprain. Kings forward Marvin Bagley III will be […] The post Kings’ Marvin Bagley III won’t play in NBA restart app...2020
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• Despite down year, coach Terry Stotts' job should be safe in Portland
Despite a disappointing season so far in Portland, there’s no reason to believe coach Terry Stotts‘ job will be in danger this spring, a source with knowledge of the situation tells Sam Amick of The Athletic. Coming off the Trail Blazers‘ appearance in the Western Conference Finals a year ago, the team extended Stotts’ contract through the 2021-22 season. This season, the Trail Blazers (26-33) ar...2020
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• Damian Lillard To Meet With Trail Blazers Officials About His Future
The Trail Blazers’ lottery luck and the addition of a strong rookie class weren’t enough to change Damian Lillard‘s mind about playing with a young team, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. General manager Joe Cronin said over the weekend that he’ll talk with Lillard once the star guard returns from a vacation in […]...2023
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• Matias Testi to Rejoin Clippers After Incident with Blake Griffin
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• How Tim Duncan Became a 1-Man Dynasty
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• DeAndre Jordan to Mavericks: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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"Klay Thompson and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob have “suffered some strain” in their relationship, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick."

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"By Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Game 7 of their high-octane first-round playoff series on Sunday at the Golden 1 Center, advancing to the second round."

2022
"The Brooklyn Nets held a players-only meeting about Ben Simmons late last month, according to Shams Charania and Sam Amick, as frustration within the Nets continues to mount."

2021
"Responding to a report from The Athletic’s Sam Amick about Ben Simmons not wanting to play with Embiid anymore and instead wanting to be the man elsewhere, Embiid launched into a long diatribe about the situation."

2020
"The Philadelphia 76ers need a new head coach after firing Brett Brown and they could pursue Billy Donovan, per Sam Amick of The Athletic."

2019
"According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Clippers were the subject of an NBA investigation after complaints surfaced that Dennis Robertson, Leonard’s uncle, asked teams for improper and illegal benefits during the free agent process."

2018
"The Nuggets are reportedly on the market for a veteran point guard, with Indiana’s Darren Collison at the top of their wish list, according to USA Today‘s Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt: …Denver will likely make a move of its own before the Feb."

2017
"And as Kevin Durant tells Sam Amick of USA Today, he's ignoring all the outside noise and is focused on moving forward:"

2016
"" The eight-time All-Star denied he was looking to be traded and added that he was working to form a stronger rapport with his fellow All-Star, per USA Today Sports' Sam Amick."

2015
"The 26-year-old still has no intention of taking part in the showcase exhibition Thursday, but he'll practice with the team in the two days prior to the event, per USA Today's Sam Amick."

2014
"Sam Amick of USA Today reported what Bryant had to say about the disparity between his current deal (two years, $48."

• Wolves Notes: Conley, Edwards, Towns, McDaniels, Defense
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• Jason Kidd signs multi-year extension to remain Mavericks coach
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• Report: Clippers Discussed Paul George Trade Scenarios At February Trade Deadline

According to NBA insiders Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Clippers discussed Paul George trade scenarios at the February trade deadline. George can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option worth $48.8 million. The Clippers have until June 30 to sign George to […] The post Report: Clippers Discussed Paul George Trade Scen...2024
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• Russell Westbrook, Clippers Expected To Part Ways

It’s safe to say Russell Westbrook did not have a good series in the Clippers’ first-round playoff loss to the Mavericks. And now, Westbrook and Los Angeles could part ways, per NBA insiders Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic. Westbrook, 35, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. As we […] The post Russell Westbrook, Clippers Expected To Part Ways appeared...2024
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• Clippers Notes: George, Harden, Westbrook, Lue, Tucker, More
Even with a disappointing finish in the first round of the playoffs, the Clippers are expected to make a strong push to bring back both Paul George (player option) and James Harden (unrestricted free agent) this offseason, Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic write. Despite failing to advance past the first round since […]...2024
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• Report: LeBron James Expected To Play Up To 2 More Seasons

According to Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic, LeBron James is expected to play up to two more NBA seasons. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Coming off his 21st NBA season, LeBron James is expected […] The post Report: LeBron James Expected To Play Up To 2 Mor...2024
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• Report: Lakers ‘Very Open’ To Drafting Bronny James So LeBron James Can Play With Him

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are “very open” to drafting Bronny James so LeBron James can play with his son. Bronny has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility. He has also entered the transfer portal. “What’s more, team sources […] The post Report: ...2024
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• LeBron James Expected To Play Up To Two More Seasons, Lakers Could Offer Max Three-Year, $164M Deal

LeBron James is expected to play up to two more seasons in the NBA, sources told Shams Charania, Jovan Buha, and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Lakers are open to offering James any deal to return, including a three-year, $164 million max extension. James has a $51.4 million player option for next season. The Lakers are also open to the idea of drafting Bronny James. James' relationship with Jeani...2024
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• Lakers open to 3-year extension for LeBron James, drafting Bronny: Sources
LeBron James’ name might not be etched into the Hollywood Walk of Fame (yet), but it is embedded in Los Angeles history. And Lakers owner Jeanie Buss wants to see the James name stay, and potentially double, in the City of Angels. The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Jovan Buha reported early Tuesday morning that Buss and the Lakers want LeBron — who will decide whether to opt ...2024
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• LeBron James Expected To Play Up To 2 More Seasons; Lakers Open To Drafting Bronny James

LeBron James is expected to play up to two more seasons in the NBA, sources told Shams Charania, Jovan Buha, and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Lakers are open to offering James any deal to return, including a three-year, $164 million max extension. James has a $51.4 million player option for next season. The Lakers are also open to the idea of drafting Bronny James. James' relationship with Jeani...2024
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• Kings eliminate Warriors from playoff contention, will face Pelicans for final postseason spot
By Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Lauren Merola After entering the fourth quarter with a 15-point lead, the Sacramento Kings knocked off the Golden State Warriors in convincing fashion, 118-94, in their Play-In matchup Tuesday, setting themselves up to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday for the final NBA playoff spot. With the loss, the Warriors are eliminated from playoff contention. Keegan M...2024
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• Paul George On How Clippers Can Get James Harden Out Of Slump: ‘I’m Not The Coach, Next Question’

When an NBA reporter asked Paul George how the Los Angeles Clippers could get James Harden out of his slump, the small forward didn’t mince words. “I’m not a coach,” George said, via Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I’m not the coach. Next question.” Harden is averaging 7.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists over his […] The post Paul George On How Clippers Can Get James ...2024
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• Luka Doncic Says Mavericks Have ‘Special’ Team This Season

During an interview with NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Luka Doncic said the Dallas Mavericks have a “special” team this season. The Mavericks are 45-29. They are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings and have played like an elite team on both ends of the floor since acquiring PJ Washington and […] The post Luka Doncic Says Mavericks Have ‘Specia...2024
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• Report: Jason Kidd Hopeful He Can Sign Extension With Mavericks This Summer

According to NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is hopeful he can sign an extension this summer. Kidd is signed through next season. The Mavericks are 43-29 on the season. They are in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. “Everybody’s playing for one another — on both […] The post Report: Jason Kidd Hopeful He Can Sign Extens...2024
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Everything you need to know about why the Bucks decided to fire their head coach despite sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks made the (somewhat) shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, despite the team coming off of a win on Monday and holding a 30-13 record overall. The vibes had been ...2024
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• Bucks’ firing of Adrian Griffin stemmed partially from ‘flawed use of Damian Lillard’

The Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to fire first-year coach Adrian Griffin was the result of a number of factors that had been troubling the team for several weeks, per a report from Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “It was born out of months of underwhelming play, with internal concerns growing about […] The post Bucks’ firing of Adrian Griffin stemmed p...2024
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have season-ending right kneecap surgery: Report
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• Trail Blazers’ Robert Williams III to have potential season-ending right kneecap surgery: Source
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• De’Aaron Fox to Miss Time After Fighting Through Sprain in Kings’ Win: ‘He’s a Warrior’

Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox lit up the Lakers for 37 points in an overtime win Sunday, but it may be his last in-game act for a little while. Per Shams Charania and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Fox suffered a right ankle sprain in the victory, and is likely to miss some time. Fox […] The post De’Aaron Fox to Miss Time After Fighting Through Sprain in Kings’ Win: ‘He&...2023
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• Grizzlies Notes: Morant, Jones, Point Guard, Bane
NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters during a press conference on Thursday that the league won’t announce the results of its latest Ja Morant investigation until after the NBA Finals. However, Silver’s comments seemed to hint that a harsh punishment is on the way for the Grizzlies guard, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, […]...2023
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• Lakers Open To Adding Bronny To Keep LeBron Happy

According to Sam Amick, Anthony Slater and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers are open to adding Bronny James to keep LeBron James happy. Bronny is eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft and LeBron wants to play with him. No father has played with or against his son in the NBA. “The Lakers, […] The post Lakers Open To Adding Bronny To Keep LeBron Happy appeare...2024
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• Trae Young Skips Friday's Win After 'Exchange' With Nate McMillan
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• Exchange Between Trae Young, Nate McMillan Leads To Young Not Attending Friday Home Win
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• Rumor: Nuggets’ trade plans after passing on James Harden blockbuster
According to Sam Amick in The Athletic, when the Denver Nuggets decided to sit out the James Harden lottery a certain expectation was set—the team, especially the trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter, Jr. must take a step forward building on the momentum of their 2020 Western Conference Finals appearance. Per Amick: […] The post Rumor: Nuggets’ trade plans after passi...2021
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• Report: Clippers fighting to bring more family earlier to Disney bubble despite recent coronavirus surge
The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the teams fighting to bring more family earlier into the Walt Disney World bubble despite the recent surge in positive coronavirus cases. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Clippers have been one of the most vocal teams insisting the NBA allows “at least one family member […] The post Report: Clippers fighting to bring more family earlier to...2020
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• Report: Luke Walton in no danger of losing job
LaVar Ball’s criticisms of Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton are doing nothing to permeate the team’s front office.USA Today’s Sam Amick reported Wednesday that the organization has complete faith in Walton and his job is not in any danger.Notably, the same Laker source told Amick that the organization has no regrets about selecting Lonzo Ball No. 2 overall in last June’s draft, despite the dis...2018
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• Isaiah Thomas eager to knock off Celtics in Conference Finals
Isaiah Thomas may still be over a month away from making his season debut, but he already appears to be plotting his vengeance.In an interview with week with Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, the two-time All-Star guard was asked about the possibility of facing and defeating his former team, the Boston Celtics, in the Eastern Conference Finals.“Oh, that would be lovely,” replied Thomas. “That would b...2017
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• Carmelo Anthony Discusses Recruitment of Kevin Durant
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• Darren Collison Charged with Domestic Violence: Latest Details and Reaction
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• Lakers Co-Owner Jeanie Buss Comments on Possibility of Phil Jackson Returning
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• Kevin Durant Injury Update: Thunder Star to Practice with Team USA in Las Vegas
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• Stephen Curry Reportedly Wins MVP Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Kobe Bryant Comments on Difference Between His Contract and Tim Duncan's
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• DeAndre Jordan Signs with Clippers Despite Prior Agreement with Mavericks
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• Josh Smith to Sign with Rockets: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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• DeAndre Jordan Reportedly Urged by Clippers to Change Mind on Mavericks Decision
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• Dwight Howard, James Harden Reportedly Tried to Get Rockets to Trade One Another
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• WNBA Star Brittney Griner Wants to Go 1-on-1 Against Kings' DeMarcus Cousins
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• Sacramento Kings Playing a Dangerous Game with DeMarcus Cousins
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• Jason Kidd signs multi-year extension to remain Mavericks coach
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• Report: Lawrence Frank Had To Convince Russell Westbrook To Come Off Bench, Process Was ‘Challenging’ For Clippers

According to NBA insiders Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers president Lawrence Frank had to convince Russell Westbrook to come off the bench. The process was “challenging” for the Clippers. “The 35-year-old who lost his starting point guard job to James Harden in mid-November, and who team and league sources say […] The post Rep...2024
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• Russell Westbrook, Clippers Expected To Part Ways
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• Clippers Notes: George, Harden, Westbrook, Lue, Tucker, More
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• Darvin Ham’s Position With Lakers In ‘Serious Peril’

Darvin Ham‘s position with the Lakers is in “serious peril” following the team’s elimination from the playoffs on Monday, according to Shams Charania, Jovan Buha, and Sam Amick of The Athletic. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin agrees, citing league sources who say that Ham’s head coaching job is “very much in jeopardy.” The Athletic’s reporters and McMena...2024
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• Report: Darvin Ham Unlikely To Be Brought Back As Lakers Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are “highly unlikely” to retain Darvin Ham as coach after the team suffered its second straight playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, per Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The report cited “some stakeholders” saying that Ham’s future in Los Angeles is “in serious […] The post Report: Darvin Ham Unli...2024
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• West Notes: Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Lakers, Darvin Ham, Kings

Nuggets Forward Aaron Gordon said he is not revealing in the Lakers’ inability to beat them. Instead, he’s celebrating the Nuggets’ achievement. They own a 3-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series and have beaten Los Angeles 11 straight times. “I gotta be honest with you,” Gordon told Sam Amick of The Athletic. “It’s […] The post West Notes: Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, L...2024
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• Kings eliminate Warriors from playoff contention, will face Pelicans for final postseason spot
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• Luka Dončić unplugged: Mavs star on MVP, Dallas’ playoff push, talking trash with Vlade and more
Sam Amick sits down with Luka Dončić for an exclusive interview touching on his MVP candidacy, getting passed over by the Kings and more....2024
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• Nuggets’ Jamal Murray: ‘I’m An All-Star When You Need The All-Star To Show Up — In The Playoffs’

During an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was asked about never making an All-Star team during his career. While Murray said he would love to be an All-Star, the Kentucky product knows he’s an All-Star in the playoffs. “Obviously, I would love to be an All-Star,” Jamal Murray […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray: ‘I’m An...2024
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained
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• Rival Execs Hear Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Frustrated With The Losing'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a breakout season, averaging 31.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists this season with a PER of 28.3. Gilgeous-Alexander is in Year 1 of a five-year, $172 million max extension. Following the Donovan Mitchell trade, there was speculation that Gilgeous-Alexander could be the next star player to seek a new situation. Both Gilgeous-Alexander and Sam Presti tried to ...2022
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• Report: Kings coach Luke Walton considered ‘safe’ amid Vlade Divac exit
Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton is reportedly safe from getting fired despite general manager Vlade Divac shockingly stepping down on Friday, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. Walton just completed his first season with the Kings. The team went 31-41 and missed the playoffs for the 14th straight year. Source also tells @TheAthleticNBA that […] The post Report: Kings coach Luke Walton co...2020
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• Kawhi Leonard addresses Uncle Dennis' reported illegal demands
Kawhi Leonard met with the media on Tuesday, a day ahead of his LA Clippers’ big game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. The reigning NBA Finals MVP, who is in his first season with the Clippers, was asked to address a report by Sam Amick published Monday that stated the NBA investigated alleged illegal demands made by Dennis Robertson (aka “Uncle Dennis”), who is one of Leonard’s repres...2019
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• Report: NBA investigated Clippers over improper demands from Kawhi Leonard’s camp
The Lakers and Clippers are preparing to meet for the first time since Kawhi Leonard spurned the former to join the latter, and it’s pretty clear that the Lakers are still not pleased by how the saga played out. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Clippers were the subject of an NBA investigation after complaints surfaced that Dennis Robertson, Leonard’s uncle, asked teams for improper and...2019
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• Luke Walton sued for alleged sexual assault
New Sacramento Kings head coach and former Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton is being sued by a female reporter for an alleged sexual assault in May 2017, according to a TMZ report relayed by Yahoo Sports’ Jack Baer. Kelli Tennant, a reporter who previously worked for Spectrum Sportsnet LA, claims that Walton assaulted her in a hotel room in Santa Monica while discussing a book she was writing....2019
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• Magic Johnson addresses rumored ESPN article on allegations
Was there something more to Magic Johnson’s decision to abruptly resign on Tuesday from his position as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers? When Johnson made his shocking announcement, there was some speculation among media members that the decision was related to a rumored ESPN article that would reflect negatively upon him. Here’s the Los Angeles Times’ Tania Ganguli o...2019
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• Report: Carmelo Anthony may land with new team before trade deadline
It has been more than two months since Carmelo Anthony appeared in an NBA game, fueling speculation that his long career may be coming to an end. However, two sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that Anthony has “multiple” options available to him and is expected to pick one before next month’s trade deadline. According to Amick, it’s not clear whether these options would involve a trade – sinc...2019
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• Report: LeBron James camp ‘pessimistic’ about teaming up with star free agent
We’ve been hearing about potential Paul George-LeBron James alliances for quite a while now, but with free agency only weeks away, that possibility is looking less likely than ever.According to Sam Amick of USA Today, James’ camp is becoming increasingly pessimistic about the chances of playing with George, as optimism is growing in the Oklahoma City Thunder camp about their chances of retaining t...2018
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• Report: Monty Williams expected to be favorite for Bucks job
The Milwaukee Bucks may have already had a replacement candidate in mind when they fired head coach Jason Kidd on Monday.Sam Amick of USA TODAY reports that former New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams is a “name to remember” for the now-vacant Bucks position. Chris Mannix of Yahoo! Sports later confirmed Amick’s report and added that Williams is expected to emerge as a favorite for the job. T...2018
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