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.
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...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Nuggets, Blazers
Clippers
Kawhi Leonard returned to the court after missing all of last season while recovering from ACL surgery, the Clippers defeating the Trail Blazers in...
LeBron Shoots Blanks in Preseason Opener, But Lakers Aim to Keep it Moving
LeBron James finished 0-of-7 shooting in the Lakers' first preseason game, a home loss to the Kings. But at least we got another look...
Nets’ Ben Simmons After First Game in 470 Days: It Was ‘Amazing’
Ben Simmons took the court for the first time in 470 days, as the Nets made their preseason debut in a blowout loss to...
Thunder Sign Robert Woodard II, Waive Sacha Killya-Jones
The Thunder have signed small forward Robert Woodard II and waived power forward Sacha Killeya-Jones, the team announced in a pair of press releases.
Woodard, 23,...
Talk Of Cavs Swapping Cedi Osman for Suns’ Jae Crowder is Just That
The Cavaliers are reportedly among the teams with an interest in available Suns forward Jae Crowder, but it doesn't seem like they've explored the...
Prospects of Lakers Trading Russell Westbrook Remains ‘Real’
While it's been no dice so far, the Lakers intend to keep trying in their efforts to trade Russell Westbrook, according to Shams Charania,...
East Notes: Sixers, James Harden, Cavs, Hornets
76ers
James Harden said he's coming along after experiencing a nagging hamstring injury for much of last season.
“It’s getting there," he said, via Keith Pompey...
