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• Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks reportedly headed for divorceThe writing may be on the wall in Milwaukee. More specifically, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks very well could part ways this summer, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The two sides, simply put, are no longer on the same page. Amick pointed to the Bucks’ handling of Antetokounmpo’s knee injury as a telling […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks reportedly headed for divorce app...2026Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Aiming To Return FridayNuggets forward Aaron Gordon has Friday’s game vs. New York circled as a target date for his return from a hamstring injury, a source close to the player tells Sam Amick of The Athletic. While Gordon hopes to be back on the floor for that contest, Amick cautions that he’ll need to get clearance from […]...2026Check it out Aaron Gordon -
• James Harden, Darius Garland Bracing For Trade Amid Negotiations Over Draft CompensationThe Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers are discussing a James Harden for Darius Garland trade with both players anticipating a deal being completed by the trade deadline. Because Harden is able to veto any trade, he is expected to get a new contract as part of the trade. The Cavaliers are also seeking draft compensation from the Clippers as part of the deal. "People I'm talking to say t...2026See more James Harden -
• NBA Rumors: Warriors, DeMar DeRozan, Kings, Raptors, Knicks, Karl-Anthony TownsWarriors Despite some rumors, the Warriors have not shown real interest in DeMar DeRozan, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. DeRozan was floated as a possible fallback option after Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending ACL injury, but that idea appears to be more speculation than substance. The Warriors are exploring other options, and DeRozan […] The post NBA Rumors: Warriors, DeMar De...2026Visit the page Anthony Towns -
• Warriors reassess outlook after Jimmy Butler injuryThe Warriors had been quietly gaining confidence in recent weeks, but Jimmy Butler’s injury has altered the outlook. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, improved play from role players such as De’Anthony Melton and Al Horford had fueled optimism inside the organization that Golden State could re-emerge as a contender if it stayed healthy. […] The post Warriors reassess outlook after Jimm...2026Click for news about Jimmy Butler -
• Nikola Jokic Suffers Left Knee Injury MondayNuggets superstar Nikola Jokic suffered a left knee injury just before halftime in Monday’s game at Miami, the team announced (via Twitter). The three-time MVP will not return to Monday’s contest, per Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link). Jonas Valanciunas started the second half with Jokic unavailable. The injury occured when forward Spencer Jones […]...2025Continue with Nikola Jokic -
• Timberwolves, Kings among teams keeping eye on Ja Morant situationThere is growing league curiosity about whether the Ja Morant thing in Memphis is headed somewhere, and the Timberwolves and Kings are among the teams quietly monitoring the situation, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. Morant just served a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team — then came back Monday, scored 18 and […] The post Timberwolves, Kings among teams keeping eye on Ja...2025 -
• Report: Mavericks were ‘frustrated’ Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab calf injury with team
According to NBA insiders Christian Clark, David Aldridge, Sam Amick and Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks were “frustrated” that Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab his calf injury with the team. Doncic suffered a serious calf injury on Christmas against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He rehabbed in Dallas with his medical team instead […] The post Report:...2025See more articles Luka Doncic
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• Injury/Health Notes: Lillard, Tatum, Jokic, Sheppard
After initially being listed as out last week due to calf soreness, Damian Lillard was experiencing discomfort and pain inconsistent with a typical calf strain, according to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic, who hear from a source that the Bucks guard sought clarity on the cause. That prompted a “rigorous discovery process” […]...2025See more articles Damian Lillard
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• Domanta Sabonis To Play Tonight In Quick Return From Ankle Injury
Kings big man Domantas Sabonis will return to action tonight against Boston, Sam Amick of The Athletic tweets. Less than a week ago, the team announced Sabonis would be out at least 10 days due to a moderate right ankle sprain. That timetable came after Sabonis underwent an MRI. After missing the last three games, […]...2025See also Domantas Sabonis
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• Jimmy Butler Plans To Return To Heat On Thursday; Suns Trade Rumor Shot DownJimmy Butler is set to return to the Heat on Thursday after serving a seven-game suspension, and all eyes will be on his return when Miami hosts Denver on Friday in an NBA Finals rematch from 2023. While there’s plenty of mystery surrounding the situation, a source close to Butler told Sam Amick of The […] The post Jimmy Butler Plans To Return To Heat On Thursday; Suns Trade Rumor Shot Down ...2025See more Jimmy Butler -
• Jimmy Butler Plans To Report Back To Heat On ThursdayJimmy Butler plans to report for basketball duty when his suspension by the Miami Heat is lifted, a source close to the players tells Sam Amick of The Athletic. How Butler and the Heat move forward with him possibly on the court again remains to be seen. Butler will rejoin the Heat on Thursday ahead of a home game on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Butler's seven-game suspension cost him $2.35 ...2025Check it out Jimmy Butler -
• Heat Rumors: Butler, Suns, Suspension, 2026, Love
Star forward Jimmy Butler has tried to apply pressure on the Heat to trade him sooner rather than later, but team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that Miami won’t be rushed into making a deal it doesn’t like. According to Amick, Heat officials told players after Butler received a seven-game suspension that the […]...2025Visit the page Jimmy Butler
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• Heat Preferred To Address Jimmy Butler's Behavior At Home Instead Of During Road TripThe Miami Heat are preparing for Jimmy Butler to return to their team when their road trip ends and he comes off his suspension. Sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that the Heat decided to suspend him for the entire road trip so that Butler's actions could be addressed at home rather than on the road. Butler's behavior on and off the court had been seen by the Heat as "increasingly problematic...2025See more articles Jimmy Butler -
• Rudy Gobert Dealing With Finger Injury
Reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert was on the court for just 3:41 in France’s upset win over Canada in Tuesday’s Olympic quarterfinal showdown. Matchup and health concerns were both factors in that decision, according to post-game quotes from Gobert and French head coach Vincent Collet. Speaking to reporters, including Sam Amick […]...2024See more Rudy Gobert
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• Report: Kings Need To Be ‘Incentivized’ To Acquire Bulls’ Zach LaVineAccording to NBA insiders Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Sacramento Kings need to be “incentivized” to acquire Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls. LaVine is coming off right foot surgery and has three years and $138 million left on his contract. “Zach LaVine has been rumored, and league sources confirm Sacramento […] The post Report: Kings Need To B...2024Check it out Zach LaVine -
• 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, ...2023Read about Williams III
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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....2023Continue with Williams III
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• Grizzlies Notes: Morant, NBPA, Two-Way Slots, K. Davis
Ja Morant‘s 25-game suspension was a result of his failure to live up to promises he made when he met with Commissioner Adam Silver in March, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. During that hour-long session, which was also attended by NBA vice president Joe Dumars and NBPA leader Tamika Tremaglio, Morant blamed his […]...2023See more articles Adam Silver
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• Lakers Notes: Russell, Game 4, Strategy, Injuries
For all the adjustments Lakers coach Darvin Ham has made in the playoffs, he has remained committed to keeping D’Angelo Russell in his starting lineup, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. Russell has been a starter since he was acquired from the Timberwolves in February, and Ham indicated that he’s likely to remain in that […]...2023See more Darvin Ham
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• Nuggets Notes: Malone, Murray, Brown, Injury Report
The Nuggets are two wins away from the Finals and coach Michael Malone says his team is underappreciated by the national media, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Facing a storied franchise in the Lakers and their two superstars, the Nuggets believe they’re not getting enough credit for how good they’ve become. “You win […]...2023Read about Michael Malone
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• Pelicans Still Expect Zion Williamson To Return During Regular SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans expect Zion Williamson to return before the end of the regular season, a source tells Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Pelicans announced this week that Williamson will be reexamined in two weeks. Williamson has been out since early January with a hamstring injury. In 29 games this season, Williamson is averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 33.0 minutes....2023See also New Orleans Pelicans -
• Trae Young Skips Friday's Win After 'Exchange' With Nate McMillanTrae 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...2022Visit the page Trae Young -
• Exchange Between Trae Young, Nate McMillan Leads To Young Not Attending Friday Home WinTrae 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...2022Visit the page Trae Young
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• Ben Simmons addresses criticism, discusses knee injuryBen 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....2022Read about Ben Simmons -
• 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...2022Visit the page Chris Paul
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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...2022Visit the page Jamal Murray
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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...2021Read about Donovan Mitchell
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• Report: The true story behind Donovan Mitchell’s ankle injury saga with Jazz
Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will make his return to the court on Wednesday for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. This will come after plenty of drama involving his return, which saw him upset that he was ruled out by the Jazz for Sunday’s Game 1 loss. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick and […] The post Report: The true story behind Donovan Mitchell’s ankle injury...2021Read about Donovan Mitchell
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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...2020Visit the page Sacramento Kings