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.
NBA Transactions: Friday 11/17
Clippers
Clippers signed Daniel Theis to a rest-of-season contract. (HW)
Wizards
Wizards assigned Patrick Baldwin Jr. to the Capital City Go-Go of...
Clippers Officially Sign Daniel Theis
As expected, the Clippers have signed center Daniel Theis, the team announced in a press release.
Theis cleared waivers on Friday after agreeing to a...
Pelicans’ Matt Ryan: In-Season Tournament ‘Not That Difficult’ to Understand
Some NBA players don't really care about the In-Season Tournament, but others very clearly do. Or at least they are saying so.
Count Pelicans forward...
West Notes: Clippers, Russell Westbrook, Kings, Jazz
Clippers
The Clippers may have brought in James Harden to replace Russell Westbrook, as opposed to playing alongside him for the long term, per Law...
Dribbles: Cavs Return Home in Decent Place, But About Those Injuries
Random dribbles prior to the Cavaliers' home game vs. the lowly Pistons on Friday.
1. It's another episode of the In-Season Tournament, only this time,...
Russell Westbrook Requests to Come Off Bench and Clippers Likely Open to Idea
Clippers guard Russell Westbrook has requested to come off the bench for the purpose of giving the team more of an offensive flow, per...
Daniel Theis Clears Waivers, Expected to Join Clippers
Veteran center Daniel Theis has officially cleared waivers after being released by the Pacers two days ago. He reportedly intends to sign with the...
West Notes: Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Warriors, Draymond Green, Lakers
Rockets
Forward Dillon Brooks said he never wanted to leave the Grizzlies at the end of last season, despite the fact they made it clear...
Grizzlies Granted Disabled Player Exception by League
The NBA is granting the Grizzlies a $6.3 million disabled player exception in light of the season-ending knee injury to center Steven Adams, per...
Nets Not Likely Interested in Trade for Bulls’ Zach LaVine
It appears the Bulls have started to explore their trade options with veteran guard Zach LaVine, and he will undoubtedly draw plenty of interest.
But...
Marcus Smart: Not Worried About Grizzlies’ Early Struggles
Guard Marcus Smart suggested he's not overly concerned with the Grizzlies' rocky start, per Mark Medina of Sportskeeda.
“I’ll tell it like this. When I...
Hornets Release Statement on Return of Miles Bridges
Forward Miles Bridges is about to make his return from a suspension, but it's not coming without some controversy.
Bridges is expected to play for...
Bulls Not Showing Interest in Trading Alex Caruso
While the Bulls are rumored to be contemplating a "fire sale," guard Alex Caruso is not among those they are thinking about moving, per...
Lakers Interested in Bulls’ Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso
If there's one team that will always and forever be involved in trade rumors, it's the Lakers.
We're barely 10 or 11 games into the...
