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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.
Devontae Cacok

Blazers Waive Devontae Cacok, Wes Iwundu and Brandon Williams

The Trail Blazers have waived forward/center Devontae Cacok, guard/forward Wes Iwundu and point guard Brandon Williams, GM Joe Cronin announced in a press release. Cacok,...
Isaiah Whaley

Hornets Waive Isaiah Whaley

The Hornets have waived rookie forward Isaiah Whaley, per the NBA transactions log. Whaley, 24, is 6-foot-9 and Whaley, 24, is 6-foot-9 and spent all...
Will Hardy

West Notes: Jazz, Will Hardy, Lakers, Grizzlies

Jazz Will Hardy recently concluded his first preseason game as an NBA head coach, and his Jazz debut was filled with energy and excitement, and...
Ime Udoka

Rival Execs Don’t Expect Ime Udoka to Return as Celtics Coach

Ime Udoka led the Celtics to the Finals in his first season as an NBA head coach. And it may end up being his...
Donovan Mitchell

Dribbles: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland Mesh Well In Cavs Debut

Random dribbles on the Cavaliers' 113-112 road loss to the 76ers in the preseason opener ... 1. First observation: Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland look...
Victor Wembanyama

NBA GM: ‘Race to the Bottom’ Sure to Ensue for Victor Wembanyama

Without question, Victor Wembanyama is the next big thing coming to the NBA. And by big, we mean he stands 7-foot-4 and has the...
Climate Pledge Arena

NBA Expansion Into Seattle, Las Vegas Likely Years Away

Eventually, the NBA wants to put a team back in Seattle. There's little doubt about that. And as we've heard lately, a team in Las...
Jae Crowder

Heat Interested In Trade For Suns’ Jae Crowder

The Suns are still seeking a trade partner for forward Jae Crowder and the Heat have widely been considered among those interested. And that interest...
Keon Johnson

Trail Blazers Exercising Option on Keon Johnson

The Trail Blazers are exercising the 2023-24 rookie-scale option on shooting guard Keon Johnson, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Johnson, 20, is 6-foot-5 and was...
Davion Mitchell

Kings Pick Up Option on Davion Mitchell

The Kings have exercised the third-year rookie-scale option on guard Davion Mitchell, the team announced in a press release. Mitchell, 24, is 6-foot-12 and was...
Xavier Sneed

Hornets Signing Xavier Sneed to Camp Contract

The Hornets are signing forward Xavier Sneed to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, per Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer. Sneed, 24, is 6-foot-5...
Adrian Wojnarowski, NBA, ESPN

Woj Dreams Of ‘Throwing Phone In Ocean’ Upon Retirement, Per Jeff Passan

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is viewed as the foremost NBA insider. If there is basketball news, Woj generally has it first, and he's never wrong. But...
Dwane Casey

NBA Notes: Pistons, Dwane Casey, Lakers, Cavs, Cedi Osman

Pistons Coach Dwane Casey said the first preseason game against the Knicks was quite a learning experience. "A lot of great teaching points for us," Casey...
Patrick Williams

NBA Notes: Bulls, Patrick Williams, Nets, Clippers

Bulls The Bulls have exercised the fourth-year option on forward Patrick Williams, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. Williams missed most of...

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