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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Clippers Officially Sign Nate Darling, Malik Fitts
The Clippers have signed shooting guard Nate Darling and forward Malik Fitts, the team announced, via ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk.
In the process, the Clippers waived...
Wizards’ Corey Kispert to Miss 4-6 Weeks with Ankle Injury
Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert will be out for 4-6 weeks with a sprained ankle, the team announced in a press release.
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Kispert, who's entering his...
Cavs’ Dylan Windler Suffers Minor Ankle Injury, Out For Preseason Opener
Cavaliers guard/forward Dylan Windler will miss the preseason-opener after suffering an ankle injury in practice, sources told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
Windler becomes the second...
Warriors Officially Sign Anthony Lamb, Ty Jerome
The Warriors have officially signed small forward Anthony Lamb and shooting guard Ty Jerome, the team announced in a pair of press releases.
Lamb, 24,...
Pacers, Buddy Hield Open to Trade
The Pacers and Buddy Hield are open to a trade ahead of the season, assuming it makes sense for both sides, per Shams Charania,...
East Notes: Bucks, Mike Budenholzer, Sixers, Pistons
Bucks
The Bucks are aiming to do a better job closing out on shooters this season, particularly at the 3-point line, coach Mike Budenholzer said,...
West Notes: Jazz, Collin Sexton, Lakers, Timberwolves
Jazz
While Collin Sexton came off the bench in the Jazz's preseason opener, he chalked that up to being brought along...
Cavs Not Concerned Evan Mobley Will Miss Start of Season
Second-year forward Evan Mobley will be out at at least a week, possibly two, after suffering a sprained right ankle in practice.
But coach J.B. Bickerstaff...
Rival GMs Have Big Expectations for Donovan Mitchell, Cavs
The results are in and opposing general managers think the Cavaliers won the offseason. And if not won, at least fared incredibly well.
According to...
