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.
Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr. on New Load Management Rule: ‘I Love It’
The NBA has at least one coach in favor of the new load management rule, which is now tying individual postseason awards to the...
East Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Pistons, Wizards
Magic
Forward Franz Wagner scored 18 points and looked sharp in a preseason victory over the Cavaliers -- and not long after helping Germany win...
Hornets’ Miles Bridges Turns Himself in to Police
Hornets small forward Miles Bridges has turned himself in to police in a neighboring county as the result of criminal charges in Charlotte, as...
Dribbles: For Cavs, Preseason Game 2 Offers Chance to Fine-Tune ‘Small Things’
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 108-105 preseason home loss to the Magic on Thursday.
1. Well, it's definitely the preseason. And early in...
Jazz Signing Josh Christopher to Two-Way Deal
The Jazz intend to sign former Rockets first-round pick Josh Christopher to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic.
Utah...
Jazz Waive Joey Hauser From Two-Way Contract
The Jazz have waived two-way forward Joey Hauser, according to the NBA transactions log.
Hauser, 24, is 6-foot-9 and signed a two-way deal with the...
Spurs Waive Paul Watson, Erik Stevenson
The Spurs have waived guards Paul Watson and Erik Stevenson, per the NBA transactions log.
Watson, 28, is 6-foot-6 and went undrafted out of Fresno...
Kings Waive Deonte Burton, Chance Comanche
The Kings have waived guard Deonte Burton and center Chance Comanche, per the NBA transactions log.
Burton, 29, is 6-foot-4 and spent last season in...
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.
https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins/status/1712575114842173471
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...
