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• Report: Russell Westbrook’s future with Nuggets ‘uncertain’ after Michael Malone firing
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Russell Westbrook‘s future with the Denver Nuggets is “uncertain” after the Michael Malone firing. Westbrook played only 17 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday under interim head coach David Adelman. He had five points and three turnovers while shooting 2-of-11 overall and […] The post Report:...2025See more articles Russell Westbrook
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• Report: Nikola Jokic grew frustrated by Michael Malone’s fiery ways
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic grew frustrated by Michael Malone’s fiery ways. The Nuggets fired Malone on Tuesday. “The Nuggets’ locker room was a mess, with team and league sources indicating that the franchise’s most important players, including three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić, […] The post Report...2025See more articles Nikola Jokic
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• Report: Nikola Jokic frustrated with Nuggets’ defensive commitment and performance
According to NBA insiders Tony Jones, Sam Amick and Zach Powell of The Athletic, Nikola Jokic is frustrated with the Denver Nuggets‘ defensive commitment and performance. The Nuggets, who fired GM Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday, are 25th in the NBA in points per game allowed and 22nd in defensive rating […] The post Report: Nikola Jokic frustrated with Nuggets...2025Read about Nikola Jokic
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• Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ‘disappointed’ he lost MVP to Nikola Jokic last season
According to NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was “disappointed” he lost the MVP Award to Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic last season. “As one person close to Gilgeous-Alexander shared, he was (not surprisingly) disappointed last season when he took second in MVP voting behind the Denver […] The post Report: Shai...2025Continue with Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo admits it’s been a ‘difficult’ season for Bucks
During an interview with NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted that it’s been a “difficult” season for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are 40-31. They are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Antetokounmpo and Co. are only 4-6 over their last 10 games. “Difficult season for us,” Antetokounmpo said. [R...2025Visit the page Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Raptors, Hawks 'Neck-And-Neck' In Pursuit Of Brandon Ingram Trade With PelicansThe New Orleans Pelicans could be moving closer to a trade of Brandon Ingram, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks are described as "neck-and-neck" in their talks for Ingram. Ingram is on a $36 million expiring contract and has been unable to get anywhere close to an extension with the Pelicans. Ingram has appeared in 18 games this season and is averaging 2...2025See more New Orleans Pelicans -
• Report: Warriors, Mavericks, Rockets Interested In Trading For Kevin Durant
According to NBA insiders Sam Amick, David Aldridge and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are interested in trading for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. One of the best scorers in NBA history, Durant is averaging 26.9 points this season. “As the Kevin Durant landscape continues to […] The post Report: Warriors, Ma...2025See more articles Kevin Durant
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• De'Aron Fox Considered More Likely To Become Available In Summer Than By Trade DeadlineDe'Aron Fox has not asked for a trade from the Sacramento Kings, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. But several rival teams are preparing for that possibility with the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers at the top of the list of teams frequently discussed for Fox if he becomes available. Among teams interested in Fox, there is a "strong belief that Fox is more likely to be ...2025See more Sacramento Kings -
• Nuggets Showing Interest In Zach LaVine, Cam Johnson, Brandon Ingram, OthersThe Nuggets are actively exploring ways to bolster their depth ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with significant interest in acquiring Bulls guard Zach LaVine, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Tony Jones. Denver is looking for a dynamic scorer at the wing position to ease some of the load on reigning MVP Nikola […] The post Nuggets Showing Interest In Zach LaVine, Cam Johnson, Brand...2024See more articles Zach LaVine -
• Sebia Captures Bronze Medal At OlympicsNikola Jokic posted the fifth triple-double in men’s Olympic basketball history this morning as Serbia defeated Germany in the bronze medal game, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Nuggets star had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as Serbia prevailed 93-83 in a battle of teams coming off heartbreaking losses in the semifinal […]...2024Read about Nikola Jokic
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• Olympic Notes: Second Unit, Durant, Edwards, George, Serbia, James, 3×3 Team
Team USA discovered a stellar second unit that accounted for 60 of the reserves’ 66 points in its 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday. Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Bam Adebayo comprised that group. The offensive output was matched by that unit’s defensive versatility, Sam Amick of The Athletic notes. “That […]...2024See more articles Kevin Durant
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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...2024Click for news about Anthony Slater
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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 ...2024See also Paul George -
• Luka Doncic Says Mavericks Have ‘Special’ Team This SeasonDuring 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...2024See more articles Luka Doncic -
• 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....2024Visit the page Luka Dončić
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• Report: Jason Kidd Hopeful He Can Sign Extension With Mavericks This SummerAccording 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...2024See also Jason Kidd -
• Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He Doesn’t Care About Winning MVPDuring an interview with NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo said he doesn’t care about winning his third MVP Award. “I’m never going to make myself look like I’m crying for a trophy,” Antetokounmpo said. “One thing I’m never going to do is, I’m never going to fall into […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo...2024See more articles Milwaukee Bucks -
• 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...2024See more Adrian Griffin -
• NBA Has No Commitment To Las Vegas To Host In-Season Tournament In 2024The NBA's contract with Las Vegas to host the semifinals and finals of the In-Season Tournament was only for 2023 with no commitment for 2024, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Vegas has long been rumored as a potential city for a new expansion team. The Lakers' won the inaugural NBA Cup, with LeBron James named the MVP of the tournament....2023See more articles LeBron James -
• 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, ...2023See more Williams III
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• Andre Iguodala to take over as National Basketball Players Association executive director: Sources
By Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Mike Vorkunov Recently retired four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala is expected to be named executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, league sources said Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: Current executive director Tamika Tremaglio, who took on the role in January 2022, is stepping down, the sources said. Iguodala, 39, officia...2023Continue with Andre Iguodala
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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....2023See more articles Williams III
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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&...2023See more articles Aaron Fox -
• 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 […]...2023Check it out Adam Silver
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• Steph Curry’s record Game 7 propels Warriors past Kings: Where it stacks up in his playoff career
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. Here’s what you need to know: Stephen Curry broke out for 50 points, a playoff career high, and set the NBA record for points in a Game 7. Curry went 20-o...2023See more Steph Curry
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• Amick: NBA MVP voting is affected by playoffs
NBA writer Sam Amick talks about NBA MVP voting and how even though it is a regular season award, there is some weight taken from postseason performances....2023
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• NBA MVP Viewers — and Voters — guide: Why this scribe with a vote is asking for help
The NBA MVP award is very much still up for grabs this season. Sam Amick, a voter, is asking for help and lays out what's to come....2023
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• Giannis Unplugged: On MVP race, surging Bucks and why he’s ‘f-ing desperate’ to win it all again
Sam Amick goes one on one with the Bucks superstar for a candid interview....2023
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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....2023Continue with New Orleans Pelicans -
• Lakers 'Increasingly Unlikely' To Trade Russell WestbrookThe Los Angeles Lakers are "increasingly unlikely" to trade Russell Westbrook before the Feb. 9 deadline, a source tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. This is due to the way Westbrook has become a contributing factor in the Lakers' improved play. Westbrook has averaged 15.2 points, 7.9 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 3.8 turnovers and 28.2 minutes since moving to a sixth man role. Despite Westbrook's improved...2022See more articles Russell Westbrook