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: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers
Celtics
Star wing Jaylen Brown said he's appreciative of the supermax contract extension from the Celtics, reportedly worth five years and $304 million.
"I appreciate the...
Pistons Signing Zavier Simpson to One-Year Deal
The Pistons are expected to reach a one-year contract agreement with point guard Zavier Simpson, agent Daniel Hazan told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT.
Simpson,...
Spurs Bringing Back Dominick Barlow on Two-Way Deal
The Spurs are re-signing power forward Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract, agent Todd Ramasar told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Barlow, 20, is 6-foot9 and...
Latest on Bronny James
While it's too soon to say what the future holds for USC commit Bronny James regarding basketball, a noted sports medicine doctor suggested his...
Sixers Hiring Mike Longabardi as Coach of Reigning G League Champs
The 76ers intend to hire Mike Longabardi as head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Longabardi, 50,...
Pacers Bring Back Kendall Brown on Two-Way Deal
The Pacers have re-signed free agent guard/forward Kendall Brown on a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release.
Brown is 6-foot-8 and appeared...
Jaylen Brown, Celtics Agree to Supermax Extension
The Celtics and star guard/forward Jaylen Brown have agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
The deal...
Bronny James Hospitalized After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Workout
Bronny James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest during a workout Monday and was rushed to the hospital.
"Yesterday while practicing...
Wizards Release Quenton Jackson
The Wizards have waived guard Quenton Jackson, according to the NBA transactions log, via Hoops Rumors.
Jackson, 24, is 6-foot-5 and appeared in nine games...
Knicks to Cut Trevor Keels After Signing Dylan Windler
The Knicks are expected to cut shooting guard Trevor Keels after reaching agreement on a two-way contract with former Cavaliers guard Dylan Windler, per...
Knicks Signing Dylan Windler to Two-Way Contract
Free agent guard/forward Dylan Windler has agreed to a two-way contract with the Knicks, agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein told Adrian Wojnarowski of...
Raul Neto Agrees to Deal With Turkish Club
Free agent point guard Raul Neto has agreed to a contract with Fenerbahce Beko of Turkey, as relayed by European basketball insider Luca D'Alessandro.
Neto,...
Bulls Agree to Two-Way Deal With Onuralp Bitim
The Bulls are signing Turkish guard/forward Onuralp Bitim to a two-way contract, per multiple outlets, including BasketNews.
Bitim, 24, is 6-foot-6 and spent last season with...
If Not Traded, James Harden Would Likely Report to 76ers, Thanks to CBA Clause
Star guard James Harden is seeking a trade from the 76ers, but if one never comes ... well, Harden likely would report to camp,...
