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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.
South Sudan, Olympics, NBA

South Sudan, World’s Youngest Nation, Wins First-Ever Olympic Game

South Sudan is the world's youngest nation but has already accomplished quite a major basketball feat. That happened when it knocked off Puerto Rico...
Kenneth Lofton Jr., Darius Bazley, NBA, Jazz

Jazz Officially Waive Kenneth Lofton Jr., Darius Bazley

The Utah Jazz have officially waived big men Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Darius Bazley, per the RealGM transactions log. Both players are candidates to re-sign...
Trey Jemison, Pelicans, Grizzlies, NBA, Lakers

Pelicans Claim Trey Jemison Off Waivers

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially claimed center Trey Jemison off waivers, according to the RealGM transactions log.  Jemison, 24, is 6-foot-11 and was waived...
Tristan Newton, Pacers, NBA

Pacers Signing Tristen Newton To Two-Way Deal

The Indiana Pacers are signing second-round pick Tristen Newton to a two-way contract, per Scott Agness of FieldHouse Files. Netwon is a 6-foot-5 guard out...
Gabe McGlothan, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets Sign NCAA Dunk Champ Gabe McGlothan, Jaylin Williams

The Denver Nuggets have signed undrafted forwards Gabe McGlothan and Jaylin Williams to training camp contracts, per NBA insider Keith Smith of Spotrac. McGlothan is 6-foot-7...
Isaac Okoro, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Talk: Isaac Okoro, Jaylon Tyson, Offseason Possibilities, Running Hoops Wire

It's a dead time in the NBA season, you know, given that NFL training camps have started. But for the Cavaliers, there are still...
NBA on TNT logo

TNT Files Lawsuit Against NBA After League Rejects Media Rights Bid

Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of TNT, has filed a lawsuit against the NBA for rejecting its bid to match Amazon Prime's $1.8...
David Duke Jr, Nets, Spurs, NBA, Suns

Spurs To Bring Back David Duke Jr. On Two-Way Deal

The San Antonio Spurs are again signing guard David Duke Jr. to a two-way contract, agent Mike Simonetta told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Duke, 24,...
Kessler Edwards, Kings, Mavericks, NBA

Mavericks Signing Kessler Edwards To Two-Way Contract

The Dallas Mavericks intend to sign small forward Kessler Edwards to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Edwards, 23, is 6-foot-8 and...
Isaac Okoro, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Could Offer Isaac Okoro In $8-$10 Million Range As Other Teams Showing Interest

The Cavaliers have been in regular contact with the representatives for restricted free agent wing Isaac Okoro, sources told Hoops Wire, and they may...
Jack McVeigh, Rockets, NBA

Rockets Sign Aussie Standout Jack McVeigh To Two-Way Contract

The Houston Rockets have officially signed forward Jack McVeigh to a two-way contract, as relayed by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. McVeigh, 28, is...
Killian Hayes, NBA, Nets, Pistons

Nets To Sign Former Lottery Pick Killian Hayes

The Brooklyn Nets intend to sign point guard Killian Hayes, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, as relayed by Shams...
NBA on TNT

NBA Says TNT Offer For Media Rights Technically Didn’t Match Amazon

It sounds as if it may be time to get the lawyers involved, and when it comes to the NBA media rights deal, that...
Josh Christopher, Heat, NBA

Heat Sign Josh Christopher To Two-Way Contract

The Miami Heat have signed shooting guard Josh Christopher to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release. Christopher, 22, is 6-foot-5 and...

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