By: Sam Amick, Jay King
How did Brown, a player who just finished sixth in MVP voting, get traded so abruptly for what was viewed as an underwhelming package?


Sam Amick is a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic. With nearly two decades of experience covering the Association, he specializes in sports, competitive sports, and the business of professional sports, drawing insights from his extensive work with outlets such as USA Today and Sports Illustrated. He has been featured in prominent publications including The New York Times and The Sacramento Bee.
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Sam Amick focuses primarily on sports, particularly basketball and the NBA. He offers a mix of event coverage, evolving stories, and opinion editorials. To effectively reach out to him, consider providing insights into ongoing developments in the NBA or exclusive behind-the-scenes information about teams or players.
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