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.
NBA Notes: Lakers, JJ Redick, Blazers, Knicks, Mikal Bridges
Lakers
Forward Jarred Vanderbilt may not be ready for Lakers training camp, per Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum Sports. Vanderbilt struggled with injuries last season and missed...
Nuggets, Jamal Murray Agree To Four-Year Max Contract Extension
The Denver Nuggets and standout guard Jamal Murray have agreed to a four-year maximum contract extension, agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike George told Adrian Wojnarowski of...
Lakers Extended Training Camp Invite To Cedi Osman
The Los Angeles Lakers extended a training camp invitation to guard/forward Cedi Osman, who instead opted to sign with Greek club Panathinaikos, per Nikola...
Cedi Osman Leaves NBA, Heads To Greece
Former Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Cedi Osman has reached agreement on a contract with Greek club Panathinaikos, the team announced.
Osman reportedly...
Bulls Signing EJ Liddell To Camp Deal
The Chicago Bulls have reached agreement on a contract with forward E.J. Liddell, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The deal is an Exhibit 10 contract...
Gary Payton Hired As Head Coach At College Of Alameda
Former NBA point guard and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Gary Payton is being hired as head coach at the College of...
Will Barton, Darius Bazley Sign With Guandong Tigers
Free agent wing Will Barton and forward/center Darius Bazley have signed with the Guandong Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association, the team announced.
Barton, 33,...
Cavs Bringing Back Tristan Thompson For Reasons That Make Sense
The Cavaliers have had a busy couple of days, beginning with the official announcement of the assistant coaches and support staff for Kenny Atkinson....
East Notes: Cavs, Tristan Thompson, Free Agency, Knicks, Hornets
Cavaliers
When the Cavaliers enter training camp, they will look much the same as they do today. But I suspect there still will be one...
Cavs To Sign Tristan Thompson To One-Year Contract
It appears the Cavaliers are turning to a familiar face or help in the frontcourt. That would be no less than Tristan Thompson, the...
Lakers Destined For Rough Start, Shaquille O’Neal Predicts
The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed LeBron James, drafted Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, and hired first-timer JJ Redick as coach. Beyond that, though, it's...
Grizzlies Sign Four Players
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward/center Armando Bacot, guard Yuki Kawamura, guard Miye Oni and forward Maozinha Pereira, the team announced in a press release.
While details weren't revealed, it's...
Dominique Wilkins Says All NBA Eras Deserve Respect: ‘Don’t Use The Past To Elevate Yourself’
Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins was known as "The Human Highlight Film" for his 48-inch vertical and penchant for throwing it down. Without a...
Cavs Reveal Complete Coaching And Support Staff For Kenny Atkinson
New head coach Kenny Atkinson will be leading the Cavaliers from the sideline, but he won't be the only voice at practice and on...
