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.
East Notes: Bulls, Coby White, Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Knicks
Bulls
The Bulls will be without guard Coby White to start the season as he continues recovering from a right calf strain, the team announced.
White...
Pacers rookie Kam Jones arrested after brief police chase
Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones was arrested early Monday morning following a brief chase on Interstate 65 in Indianapolis, according to Mike Potter of...
Grizzlies weigh guard options after injuries to Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr
The Grizzlies are exploring ways to stabilize their backcourt before Wednesday’s opener, according to Grant Afseth of RG.org.
With injuries piling up, sources told Afseth...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Christian Braun, Bucks, Hawks, Dyson Daniels
Nuggets
There’s growing optimism in Denver that Christian Braun will be sticking around for the long haul.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets and...
Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, championship odds
Evan Mobley isn’t easing into the season — he’s attacking it.
Coming off a breakout year that included his first Defensive Player of the Year...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Collin Sexton, Nets, Rockets, Kevin Durant
Hornets
Collin Sexton wasted no time becoming a tone-setter in Charlotte.
As Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer wrote, the 26-year-old guard has emerged as one...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Lakers, Jaxson Hayes, Heat
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers locked in their young core with a pair of major extensions over the weekend.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portland agreed...
NBA Notes: Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Pacers
Nets
The Nets have waived guard Kobe Bufkin, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Brooklyn later confirmed the move.
Bufkin was traded from Atlanta to Brooklyn...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, Bucks, Wizards, Dillon Jones
Mavericks
Daniel Gafford might be ready for opening night after all.
Per Dallas Hoops Journal’s Grant Afseth, head coach Jason Kidd said that the Mavericks center,...
NBA Roster Overview: Most teams set for opening night
Most teams across the league got their work done early, trimming their rosters on Saturday ahead of Monday’s regular-season deadline, as detailed by Luke...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Suns, Mark Williams, Nets
Raptors
Brandon Ingram says he’s embracing a new chapter in Toronto.
In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, the former Pelicans forward said he...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Warriors, Steph Curry, Sixers
Rockets
Kevin Durant and the Rockets have agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension, agent Rich Kleiman told Shams Charania of ESPN.
The deal includes...
NBA Transaction Tracker: Teams finalize 2025-26 rosters
It’s roster deadline weekend across the NBA, and that means teams are making final moves before opening night. Below is a complete look at...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Bismack Biyombo, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Celtics
Spurs
Bismack Biyombo’s impact on the Spurs goes well beyond rebounds and rim protection.
As Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News detailed, the veteran center...
