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.
Rockets’ Dillon Brooks Fined $25,000 by NBA
Rockets small forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 for his actions in a preseason game against the Pacers, for what the league called "recklessly...
Wizards’ Anthony Gill Out 2-3 Weeks With Strained Hamstring
Wizards forward Anthony Gill will miss two-to-three weeks with a strained hamstring, suffered during the preseason opener, the team said.
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Gill, 30, has spent three...
NBA Pushing ’82-Game’ Mindset on Players, Teams Ahead of Season
Load management is at the top of the list when it comes to things the NBA would like to put to rest.
For starters, more...
East Notes: Cavs, Max Strus, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Wizards
Cavaliers
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff was fairly pleased with how the Cavs looked in trying to become a team that picks up the pace this season.
“I...
Pelicans Sign Jalen Crutcher, Waive Liam Robbins
It may not mean much for this season, but the Pelicans have made a pair of moves, signing point guard Jalen Crutcher and waiving...
Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Rips ESPN for 34th-Best Player Ranking
If Kyrie Irving has some extra motivation this season, we all may have ESPN to thank -- or blame, depending on your rooting interest.
That's...
Jazz Still Waiting for Someone to Snag Starting Point Guard Job
Who will start at point guard for the Jazz? It's early, but it seems kind of late to be asking that question.
We are, after...
East Notes: Knicks, RJ Barrett, Sixers, James Harden, Celtics
Knicks
Guard/forward RJ Barrett suggested the Knicks can't be worried about what outsiders think or are predicting for the season.
“I think we’re still always going...
ABC to Carry Wednesday Night NBA Games
The NBA is moving to ABC on Wednesday nights to tip off 2024.
At least, it will have games in January broadcast each Wednesday on...
Isaac Okoro Making Strong Case for Time in Cavs’ Crowded Wing Spot
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The Cavaliers went out and acquired some new exciting wing players, but guess who ended up being the star of the...
Jazz Waive Taevion Kinsey, Nick Ongenda
The Jazz have waived shooting guard Taevion Kinsey and center Nick Ongenda, per the NBA transactions log.
Kinsey, 23, is 6-foot-5 and went undrafted out...
Wizards Waive Chase Audige
The Wizards have waived guard Chase Audige, per the NBA transactions log.
Audige is 6-foot-4 and went undrafted out of Northwestern this past summer. He...
Hornets Waive Kai Jones Following Trade Demand
The Hornets have waived center Kai Jones, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Jones publicly demanded a trade on social media earlier this week, likely prompting...
West Notes: Warriors, Klay Thompson, Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Clippers
Warriors
Shooting guard Klay Thompson stands a chance to become a free agent at the end of the season, but strongly suggested he doesn't intend...
