Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Clippers to waive Jamarion Sharp, open two-way spot
The Clippers intend to waive center Jamarion Sharp and enter training camp with one of their three two-way contract slots open, according to Jake...
Cavs giving Matthew Dellavedova a well-earned night of his own
Bobbleheads are fun. Foam fingers are fine. But the best part of the Cavaliers’ 2026-27 promotional schedule is Matthew Dellavedova getting a night of...
LeBron James explains why he chose Sixers over Cavs, Heat and Warriors
LeBron James could have returned to the Cavaliers. He could have reunited with the Heat or joined Stephen Curry and Draymond Green with the...
Grizzlies waive D’Angelo Russell, who hopes to land with contender
The Grizzlies have waived veteran point guard D'Angelo Russell, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Russell is expected to clear waivers before most NBA teams...
Draymond Green calls for NBA to eliminate salary cap
Draymond Green has a different takeaway from the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal: Get rid of the cap.
In an interview with Front Office...
Mavericks re-sign Dwight Powell on camp deal
The Mavericks have brought back Dwight Powell. Whether he’s still with them when the season begins remains to be seen.
Dallas announced Powell’s signing Friday...
Lakers close LeBron chapter, embrace Luka-centered reset
The LeBron James era ended without a public fight. The Luka Doncic era has begun with an almost entirely different roster.
Lakers president Rob Pelinka...
Indiana legend Steve Alford to retire after upcoming season at Nevada
Steve Alford is giving coaching one final season.
The Nevada coach announced Thursday that he will retire after the 2026-27 season, bringing a 36-year career...
Bobby Webster: Raptors still have room for another major move
The Raptors paid a considerable price to bring back Kawhi Leonard. Bobby Webster does not believe that emptied the cupboard.
Toronto’s president of basketball operations...
Sam Presti believes reshaped Thunder can be even better
The Thunder traded away three important rotation players this offseason. Sam Presti still believes they have a chance to be better.
Oklahoma City’s longtime basketball...
NBA Transactions: Hornets, Magic, Cavaliers, Nets
Sept. 24, 2026
Warriors: Obi Agbim became a free agent.
Pistons: Drake Allen became a free agent.
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Raptors bring Tyreke Key, Nimari Burnett to camp; five more sign deals
The Raptors are giving Tyreke Key and Nimari Burnett an opportunity to compete in training camp.
Both guards signed Exhibit 10 contracts and are included...
Danny Green named Lakers’ primary road analyst
Danny Green is getting a larger role with the Lakers. This time, it will be behind a microphone.
Spectrum SportsNet announced that Green will serve...
Jalen Duren-Pistons standoff may no longer be only about money
The Pistons have offered Jalen Duren $200 million. He still hasn’t said yes.
At some point, that makes it fair to wonder whether Detroit can...
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson fully cleared after wrist surgery
Jalen Brunson will enter Knicks training camp without restrictions.
The reigning NBA Finals MVP announced Thursday during a live edition of the Roommates Show podcast...
Keon Johnson, 11 others waived in flurry of NBA roster moves
Keon Johnson’s latest stay on an NBA roster lasted about one day. He also had plenty of company on the waiver wire.
The Hawks waived...
Clippers waive former Auburn star Johni Broome
The Clippers had one guaranteed contract too many. Johni Broome became the odd man out.
Los Angeles announced Thursday that it waived the 24-year-old center/forward,...
Bob Pettit, NBA’s first MVP and LSU legend, dies at 93
Bob Pettit, the Hall of Fame forward who became the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player and led the St. Louis Hawks to their only...
Cavs announce full training camp roster and schedule
The Cavaliers have released their 21-player training camp roster, and there will be actual jobs and rotation minutes at stake.
Cleveland’s group includes its established...
Wizards’ Alex Sarr limited to begin camp, still expected ready for opener
Alex Sarr won’t be a full participant when Wizards training camp opens next week, but the team still expects him to be ready when...
