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• Central Notes: Mitchell, Atkinson, Pacers, Connaughton
In an interesting story for The Athletic, Sam Amick details the late June meeting between Donovan Mitchell and new head coach Kenny Atkinson that helped convince the star guard to sign a three-year, maximum-salary extension with the Cavaliers over the summer. Rather than using technology to get his point across at the lunch meeting, Atkinson […]...2024
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• How a Simple Lunch Between Donovan Mitchell and Kenny Atkinson Sparked the Cavaliers’ Championship Chase

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have stumbled onto something truly special, and it all started with a plate of food and a conversation — no iPads, no PowerPoints, just Donovan Mitchell and Kenny Atkinson hashing out the future with a saltshaker as their pick-and-roll screener, as detailed by Sam Amick of The Athletic. This wasn’t just […] The post How a Simple Lunch Between Donovan Mitchel...2024
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• Zion Williamson Parting Ways With CAA

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and his representatives at Creative Arts Agency, including agent Austin Brown, are parting ways, sources tell Joe Vardon and Sam Amick of The Athletic. It’s unclear why the two sides are ending their relationship, according to The Athletic’s duo, but the National Basketball Players Association has confirmed that CAA is no […]...2024
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• Ranking the Brooklyn Nets' five best trade assets

The Nets are open for business. According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, the franchise is shopping its entire roster ahead of the Feb. 6, 2025 trade deadline. Here, we rank their top five assets....2024
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• Nets Notes: Thomas, Frontcourt, Simmons, Watford
Although the trade deadline is still about two-and-a-half months away, there’s already “plenty of chatter” about the Nets being one of the go-to stops for contenders seeking upgrades this season, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who says Brooklyn is expected to be “open for business” on the trade market. As Amick writes, while […]...2024
• Sixers Not Considering Replacing Nick Nurse, Daryl Morey

Despite their NBA-worst 2-11 record, the Sixers haven’t had any internal discussions about the possibility of replacing head coach Nick Nurse or president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, multiple sources tell Sam Amick, David Aldridge, and Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Nurse, who won a title with the Raptors in 2019, was hired by Philadelphia […]...2024
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• Report: Kings Need To Be ‘Incentivized’ To Acquire Bulls’ Zach LaVine

According 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...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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• 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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"“Last summer, ‘Bron started texting everybody, giving his input on who we all think should be on the team, and (asking) if everybody was playing,” Durant told 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."

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"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."

• Central Notes: Mitchell, Atkinson, Pacers, Connaughton
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• Ranking the Brooklyn Nets' five best trade assets
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• Nets Notes: Thomas, Frontcourt, Simmons, Watford
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• Jon Horst Doesn't Have Leverage To Move On From Doc Rivers

Jon Horst reportedly doesn't have the leverage to hire a new Milwaukee Bucks head coach, league sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Horst signed Doc Rivers to a four year, $40 million contract last season. Horst is facing pressure due to the Bucks' struggles over the past couple of seasons. The Bucks are currently 3-8 this season. While the team is not considering trading Damian Lillard or Gia...2024
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• Jon Horst Doesn't Have Pull To Move On From Doc Rivers

Jon Horst reportedly doesn't have the leverage to hire a new Milwaukee Bucks head coach, league sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Horst signed Doc Rivers to a four year, $40 million contract last season. Horst is facing pressure due to the Bucks' struggles over the past couple of seasons. The Bucks are currently 3-8 this season. While the team is not considering trading Damian Lillard or Gi...2024
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• Clippers Likely Would Have Traded Paul George To Warriors If Jonathan Kuminga Was Offered

The LA Clippers likely would have agreed to a Paul George trade with the Golden State Warriors if Jonathan Kuminga was offered, reports Sam Amick of The Athletic. Kuminga was discussed in some scenarios, but the Warriors later pulled him off the table. Kuminga was the only young player on the Warriors that the Clippers viewed as a potential star. Brandin Podziemski was also on the Clippers' wish ...2024
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• Paul George Expected To Make Sixers Debut On Monday
Paul George, the most prominent free agent to switch teams this offseason, is expected to make his Sixers debut on Monday, The Athletic duo of Sam Amick and Jenna West report. George has missed the first five regular-season games due to a hyperextended left knee he suffered during a preseason game on Oct. 14. George […]...2024
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• Report: De’Aaron Fox Could Enter Free Agency In 2026
According to NBA writers Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox could enter free agency in 2026. Fox, who has two years left on his contract, will not sign an extension with the Kings this year. “While Kings officials talk often about the commitment to a long-term future […] The post Report: De’Aaron Fox Could Ent...2024
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• Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Eyeing Potential Extension In 2025

Kings guard De’Aaron Fox will bypass a possible three-year, $165MM contract extension this fall, with an eye toward signing a more lucrative deal during the 2025 offseason, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported back in June that Fox didn’t intend to sign an extension this offseason, […]...2024
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• Is Golden State the Best Landing Spot for Jimmy Butler?
There are whispers about the Warriors being interested in Heat star Jimmy Butler, so is the Golden State franchise the best landing spot for him? The Athletic’s Sam Amick recently spoke of the Warriors’ alleged interest in Jimmy. “Jimmy Butler’s going to be a free agent next summer, didn’t get an extension done,” Amick said […] The post Is Golden State the Best Landing Spot for Jimmy B...2024
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• Sebia Captures Bronze Medal At Olympics

Nikola 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 […]...2024
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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 […]...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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• Olympic Notes: Wembanyama, SGA, Giddey, Landale, Team USA
Victor Wembanyama has already been through a lot of big moments in his basketball career, but the idea of playing in the Olympics in front of his home fans made him nervous, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. That may be why the 20-year-old star got off to a slow start in Saturday’s opener against […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Edwards, Murray, Nuggets, Kessler
Never mind momentum, home-court advantage or the tactical adjustments that have led to four blowouts in the first six games of an unpredictable series. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards sees a simple calculation for tonight’s Game 7 at Denver, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I think we’re confident just because we’re a great team,” Edwards […]...2024
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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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• 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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• How a Simple Lunch Between Donovan Mitchell and Kenny Atkinson Sparked the Cavaliers’ Championship Chase
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• Report: Rival Execs Hope Bucks ‘Fail Miserably’ So Giannis Antetokounmpo Thinks About Leaving

According to NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, rival execs hope the Milwaukee Bucks fail this season so Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks about leaving. The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs in the first year of the Antetokounmpo-Damian Lillard era. “As I shared with Antetokounmpo, rival front […] The post Report: Rival Execs Hope Buc...2024
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• Predicting where Warriors will finish in rugged Western Conference

The Athletic's Sam Amick joins Monte Poole to discuss their predictions on where the Golden State Warriors will finish the 2024-25 NBA season amongst Western Conference playoff contenders....2024
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• Olympic Notes: Curry, Giannis, Dort, Barrett, France, Germany
While Steve Kerr’s decision to not play Jayson Tatum in Team USA’s Olympic opener grabbed the headlines, the head coach has a bigger task heading into Wednesday’s matchup with South Sudan — he needs to get his Warriors’ superstar going, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Stephen Curry was underwhelming on Sunday against Serbia, scoring […]...2024
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• Report: Kyrie Irving, Jason Kidd Heavily Recruited Klay Thompson To Mavericks

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, Kyrie Irving and Jason Kidd heavily recruited Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson is headed to the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal via sign-and-trade. “Thompson had talked on the phone and texted routinely with Irving, his old rival from those Warriors-Cavs finals matchups […] The post Report: Kyrie Irvin...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: 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

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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• 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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• Is Golden State the Best Landing Spot for Jimmy Butler?
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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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