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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.
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...
Gregg Popovich, Spurs, NBA

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich on Victor Wembanyama Debut: ‘I Thought It Was Fine’

Most people who care about the NBA were watching -- or at least checking out the box score. Or they will today. After all, it's...
Victor Wembanyama

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Occasionally Dazzles in Preseason Debut

The Victor Wembanyama era has begun. At least, it has for the preseason. We can hype it back up all over again once the...
Tristan Thompson

Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Striving to Push Evan Mobley ‘Past Comfort Level’

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Tristan Thompson greeted reporters after practice with a large smile and blood on the back of his hand. "When you hit the...
Jeremy Lamb

Kings Waive Jeremy Lamb

The Kings have waived veteran shooting guard Jeremy Lamb, according to the NBA transactions log. Lamb, 31, is 6-foot-5 and signed an Exhibit 10 training...
Malachi Smith

Trail Blazers Waive Malachi Smith

The Trail Blazers have waived rookie shooting guard Malachi Smith, per the NBA transactions log. Smith, 23, is 6-foot-4 and went undrafted out of Gonzaga...
Kai Jones

Hornets’ Kai Jones Could Be Fined, Suspended for Public Trade Request

Hornets center/forward Kai Jones could face a fine and suspension for going public with his trade request, as relayed by Brian Goins of Miami...
Kai Jones, Charlotte Hornets, NBA News

Kai Jones Says He’s Requested Trade From Hornets

Backup center Kai Jones said he has requested a trade from the Hornets, posting a statement to social media. "I have officially requested to be...
DeMar DeRozan, Bulls, Kings, NBA

DeMar DeRozan, Bulls Talking Contract Extension

There was a time, and not long ago, when rumors of a potential trade centered on Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan. But it appears times might...

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