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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.
Chase Audige

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...
Kai Jones, Charlotte Hornets, NBA News

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...
Klay Thompson drives against D'Angelo Russell

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...
LeBron James

Lakers Placing Focus on More Spacing, Buckets Down Low

The Lakes are looking to become more of an outside-in type of team this season, focusing on getting plenty of buckets near the basket,...
Jaime Jaquez Jr

East Notes: Heat, Jaime Jaquez, Pacers, Bucks, Malik Beasley

Heat  Coach Erik Spoelstra said there's no need to worry about what didn't happen with the roster this offseason -- given the rumors involving Damian...
Luka Doncic, Mavericks, NBA

West Notes: Mavs, Luka Doncic, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Zion Williamson

Mavericks Guard Luka Doncic was limited to five minutes in the preseason loss to Real Madrid, as the Mavs wanted to be extra cautious with...
James Bouknight

Hornets’ James Bouknight to Undergo Knee Surgery

Hornets guard James Bouknight is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic left knee surgery after suffering a meniscus injury, the team announced. Bouknight, 23, suffered the injury...
Evan Mobley grabs a rebound in front of Saddiq Bey

Dribbles: Plenty to Like in Cavs’ Preseason Debut

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 108-107 thriller of a road loss to the Hawks in the preseason opener on Tuesday. ... 1. Yes, I used...
Erik Stevenson, Wizards, NBA

Spurs Sign Erik Stevenson, Paul Watson

The Spurs have signed guard Erik Stevenson and guard/forward Paul Watson, per the RealGM transactions log. Both players likely received Exhibit 10 contracts for training...
Brandon Randolph

Hawks Sign, Waive Brandon Randolph

The Hawks have signed and waived shooting guard Brandon Randolph, the team announced in a pair of press releases. The contract was likely an...
Antoine Davis tries to drive past Tyger Campbell

Blazers Waive Antoine Davis; Sign George Conditt

The Trail Blazers have signed center George Conditt and waived guard Antoine Davis, GM Joe Cronin announced in a press release. Along with those moves,...
Brendan Malone

Ex-Raptors and Cavs Coach Brendan Malone, Father of Nuggets’ Michael, Passes Away

Brendan Malone, the first coach of the Raptors and a longtime NBA assistant -- including a stint with the Bad Boys Pistons of the...
Damian Lillard speaks with his Bucks teammates.

NBA GMs: Bucks, Celtics Make NBA’s Best Offseason Moves

The Bucks and Celtics are the offseason's two big winners, according to a survey of NBA general managers, conducted annually by John Schuhmann of...
JB Bickerstaff, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs Notes: Preseason Opener, Jarrett Allen, Emoni Bates, More

Well, it's that time again. Time for Cavaliers basketball -- in the preseason, anyway. What are coach J.B. Bickerstaff and the Cavs hoping to see...

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