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Sam Amico

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Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Gary Payton II, Warriors, NBA

NBA Notes: Warriors, Gary Payton II, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Sixers

Warriors Golden State is locking in familiar faces ahead of camp. Free agents Gary Payton II and De'Anthony Melton have both committed to returning to...
Quentin Grimes, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Sixers opt not to extend Quentin Grimes’ qualifying offer deadline

The 76ers have decided not to extend Quentin Grimes’ qualifying offer deadline, league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Grimes’ agent, David Bauman,...
Al Horford, Celtics, Warriors, NBA

Warriors, Al Horford reach multiyear deal

As expected, Al Horford is headed to Golden State. The veteran big man has agreed to a multi-year deal with the Warriors, his agent Jason...
Cole Anthony, NBA, Magic, Bucks

Cole Anthony: Bucks have been ‘a breath of fresh air’

Cole Anthony sounds revitalized by his new surroundings in Milwaukee. The Bucks guard told Eric Nehm of The Athletic that joining the team has felt...
Coby White, Bulls, NBA

Coby White expresses strong belief in Bulls, himself

Coby White isn’t buying the modest forecasts for the Bulls this season. The 25-year-old guard told Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he believes Chicago...
Wendell Moore Jr, Timberwolves, Celtics, NBA

NBA Moves: Celtics, Wendell Moore Jr, Timberwolves, Kings

Celtics Boston has rounded out its 21-man preseason roster by signing guard/forward Wendell Moore Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract, per Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog. Moore,...
Tristan Enaruna, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ final two-way spot could spark sneaky camp battle

The Cavaliers could have an interesting competition brewing for their final two-way contract. NBA teams are allowed three two-way players. Cleveland currently has two (Luke...
Devin Booker, NBA, Phoenix Suns

NBA trade proposal sends Suns’ Devin Booker to 76ers

We’re still a long way away from real trade-deadline drama, which makes now the perfect time for some hypothetical fun. And we all know...
Mitchell Robinson, Knicks, NBA

NBA Notes: Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Rockets

Knicks Mitchell Robinson is heading into the final year of his deal -- worth just under $13 million --but the Knicks center isn’t sweating whether...
Quentin Grimes, 76ers, Sixers, NBA

Latest on Sixers, Quentin Grimes

It appears the 76ers and restricted free agent Quentin Grimes have been circling each other all summer. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line,...
Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors, Kings, Suns, NBA

Warriors not budging on Jonathan Kuminga offer

The Warriors and forward Jonathan Kuminga haven’t had any discussions about moving back his October 1 qualifying offer deadline, league sources told Jake Fischer...
Georges Niang, Hawks, NBA, Celtics

Georges Niang to miss start of Jazz camp with foot injury

Jazz forward Georges Niang has suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason workouts, the team announced. He’ll be reevaluated...
NBA, Denver Nuggets, Russell Westbrook, Kings

Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons nowhere to be found as camps begin

Training camps are opening across the NBA, and two very familiar names remain on the sidelines. Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons — both former All-Stars,...
Jaxson Robinson, Kentucky, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs sign and waive Jaxson Robinson, Warith Alatishe

The Cavaliers made a pair of expected roster moves ahead of training camp, waiving Jaxson Robinson and signing then waiving Warith Alatishe, per the...

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