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: Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers, Heat
Nets
Nets guard Ben Simmons said he is looking forward to his return to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Nov. 22.
“I can’t wait to...
Bulls Convert Kostas Antetokounmpo to Two-Way Deal
The Bulls have converted the contract of forward Kostas Antetokounmpo to a two-way deal, the team announced in a press release.
https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1581012734228934656
He was initially signed...
Kemba Walker: I Just Want to Play Basketball, Role Doesn’t Matter
It appears opposing teams are wary of Kemba Walker's recent knee issues, but he believes he still has plenty left to offer.
"I’ve got something...
Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Talks Additions, Depth
It's been a busy offseason for the Nuggets and new GM Calvin Booth, who took over basketball operations following a promotion.
Not only did Denver...
Hornets Signing Theo Maledon to Two-Way Deal
The Hornets are signing guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Malden, 21, is 6-foot-4 and spent last season...
Pistons Expected to Waive Kemba Walker
The Pistons are likely to waive point guard Kemba Walker ahead of Monday's roster deadline, as the sides clearly have failed to agree to...
Grizzlies Sign Dakota Mathias, Waive EJ Onu, Romeo Weems
The Grizzlies have signed guard Dakota Mathias to a contract for training camp, the team announced in a press release.
Along with that move, they...
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Suffers Finger Injury, Status TBD
Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder suffered a finger injury, leaving his availability for the season opener in doubt, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Schroder,...
Lakers Exploring Idea of Bringing Russell Westbrook Off Bench
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and point guard Russell Westbrook are exploring the idea of Westbrook coming off the bench and "quarterbacking" the second unit...
Kings Sign Jeriah Horne, Alex O’Connell; Waive Wes Iwundu
The Kings have signed rookie small forward Jeriah Horne and rookie shooting guard Alex O'Connell to Exhibit 10 training camp contracts, as relayed by...
Hornets to Waive Anthony Duruji, Jaylen Sims
The Hornets are waiving forward Anthony Duruji and shooting guard Jaylen Sims, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer.
Sims is 6-foot-6 and a...
Grambling State, Southern to Face Off in NBA’s HBCU Classic
Grambling State and Southern University will play in the NBA HBCU Classic at All-Star Weekend on Feb. 18, the league announced in a press...
Suns Waive Saben Lee
The Sun have waived shooting guard Saben Lee, according to the NBA transactions log.
Lee, 23, is 6-foot-5 and was just recently waived by the...
Sixers Sign Aminu Mohammed to Exhibit 10 Deal
The 76ers have officially signed shooting guard Aminu Mohammed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per the RealGM transactions log.
Mohammed, 20, is 6-foot-5 and...
