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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.
Landry Shamet, Knicks, Suns, NBA

Wizards’ Landry Shamet, Daniel Gafford to Miss Start of Camp

Wizards guard Landry Shamet is expected to miss two-to-four weeks with a broken big toe, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. In addition, center Daniel Gafford...
Skylar Mays, Blazers, Timberwolves, NBA

Blazers Officially Sign Skylar Mays to Two-Way Deal

The Trail Blazers have signed guard Skylar Mays to a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log. Mays, 26, is 6-foot-4 and can play...
Wenyen Gabriel

Celtics Finalizing Contract With Wenyen Gabriel

The Celtics may need some help in the middle after trading away Robert Williams, and apparently, they're trying to at least get a little. Per...
Jrue Holiday looks to drive vs. Caleb Martin

Celtics, Blazers Announce Jrue Holiday Trade

The Celtics and Trail Blazers have officially announced a trade that sent point guard Jrue Holiday to Boston. In return, the Blazers received center Robert...
JB Bickerstaff and Jarrett Allen

JB Bickerstaff: Cavs to Undergo ‘Change in Offensive System’

AKRON, Ohio -- While the Cavaliers brought in Donovan Mitchell last season and were fairly staunch defensively, they seemed to be missing one thing. And...
Cameron Payne, Pacers< NBA

Bucks Signing Cameron Payne to One-Year Deal

The Bucks have found their backup to Damian Lillard. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Milwaukee is signing free agent point guard Cameron Payne to...
Malcolm Brogdon

Blazers Could Move Malcolm Brogdon; Intend to Keep Robert Williams

The Trail Blazers intend to keep center Robert Williams, though they could look to trade guard Malcolm Brogdon, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams...
Jrue Holiday drives by Kyle Lowry

Celtics Acquiring Jrue Holiday; Sending Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams to Blazers

The Celtics are acquiring guard Jrue Holiday in a trade with the Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. In exchange, Boston will send...

Bally Sports Not Bringing Back Mike Fratello for Cavs Broadcasts

Former Cavaliers coach and longtime NBA analyst Mike Fratello won’t return for broadcasts of the team’s games on Bally Sports Ohio, he confirmed in...
Damian Lillard

Blazers Denied Damian Lillard’s Attempt to Rescind Trade Request

All summer, ex-Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard made it clear he wanted to be traded to the Heat. In fact, he basically demanded it. But...
James Harden

Heat Not Expected to Pursue James Harden

Yes, the Heat missed out on Damian Lillard, who instead is set to compete for a championship alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Bucks. But that...
Buddy Hield drives past Killian Hayes

Pacers Intend to Keep Buddy Hield Despite ‘Halt’ on Contract Talks

The Pacers envision shooting guard Buddy Hield being a major part of their plans this season, despite the ongoing contract extension saga, per Barry...
Jordan Schakel

Celtics Waive Jordan Schakel, Taylor Funk, Brandon Slater

The Celtics have waived guard Jordan Schakel, and forwards Taylor Funk and Brandon Slater, according to the NBA transactions log. All three players are likely...
Kaiser Gates

Pelicans Officially Sign Kaiser Gates to Two-Way Deal

The Pelicans officially have signed forward Kaiser Gates to a two-way contract, per the NBA transactions log. Gates, 26, is 6-foot-8 and signed with the...

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