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.
Pistons Preview: Is Cade Cunningham Cornerstone Detroit Needs, Or Just Another False Start?
Pistons Preview
A look at the Detroit Pistons entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff
Last Season: 14-68 (failed...
Blazers Preview: Intriguing Pieces Apparent, But Identity And Cornerstone May Not Be
Blazers Preview
A look at the Portland Trail Blazers entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: Chauncey Billups
Last Season:...
Celtics Waive Ron Harper Jr., Two Others
The Celtics have waived forwards Ron Harper Jr. and Hason Ward, as well as shooting guard Jay Scrubb, per the NBA transactions wire.
All three...
Pistons Waive Lamar Stevens
The Pistons have waived forward Lamar Stevens and four other players, per the NBA transactions log.
Along with Stevens, Detroit released Dereon Seabron, Aaron Estrada, Javante McCoy and Tolu...
Spurs Preview: With Victor Wembanyama At Center Stage, Wait For Bigger Things Shouldn’t Be Long
Spurs Preview
A look at the San Antonio Spurs entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: Gregg Popovich
Last Season: 22-60...
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard To Miss Start Of Season With Ongoing Knee Issue
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard just can't catch a break. At least, not the good kind. Yet again, Leonard will miss part of the NBA...
Bulls Waive Kenneth Lofton Jr.
The Bulls have waived training camp invitee and forward/center Kenneth Lofton Jr., per the RealGM NBA transactions log.
Along with Lofton, Chicago waived shooting guard...
Wizards Preview: Full Rebuild Is On As Front Office Keeping Focus On Future
Wizards Preview
A look at the Washington Wizards entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: Brian Keefe
Last Season: 15-67 (failed...
Suns’ Kevin Durant Might Wait Until Offseason To Sign Contract Extension
Suns star Kevin Durant is eligible for a contract extension, but not surprisingly, he could wait for a larger deal, per NBA front office...
Sixers Waive Isaiah Mobley, Three Others
The 76ers have waived forward/center Isaiah Mobley, according to the RealGM NBA transactions log.
Along with Mobley, the Sixers waived guard Judah Mintz, power forward...
Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Out 5-6 Weeks After Suffering Fractured Hand
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during an NBA preseason game and is expected to miss five...
Dribbles: Cavs Revving Up Engine, Ready To Go, But Kenny Atkinson Wants Longer Look Under Hood
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 108-92 preseason road loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
1. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Eyeing Bounce-Back Season, ‘Playing With That Joy Again’
There's no denying it -- last season was a rocky one for Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland.
He suffered a broken jaw. He committed way...
Kings Signing Veteran Sharpshooter Doug McDermott
The Kings are signing NBA free agent guard/forward Doug McDermott to a one-year contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Whether or not the deal is...
