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 Talk: Offseason moves, bold predictions, season preview
CLEVELAND — It’s just about that time. Yes, the Cavaliers are almost ready for the real thing.
But guess who’s already begun? That’s right —...
NBA Notes: Kings, Russell Westbrook, Magic, Jalen Suggs, Heat
Kings
Russell Westbrook is officially a King. Sacramento announced the signing Thursday, finalizing a one-year, minimum-salary deal with the former MVP.
“Russell embodies the identity we’re...
Cavs sign, officially waive Darius Brown II
The Cavaliers have officially signed and waived guard Darius Brown II, according to the NBA’s transaction log — a procedural move that all but...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Bucks, Celtics, cuts roundup
Spurs
The Spurs made a pair of easy offseason calls, exercising their team options on both Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for the 2026-27 season....
East Notes: Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Bucks, AJ Green, Raptors
Pistons
Just when it looked like Jaden Ivey was ready for a full reset, the Pistons guard hit another speed bump.
Detroit announced Thursday that he...
Iman Shumpert joins Cavs broadcast team; Booby Gibson returns
Cavaliers broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio are undergoing a few tweaks, but will still feature plenty of familiar faces.
Notably, former Cavs guard Iman...
West Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Suns, Mark Williams, Warriors
Kings
The Kings’ preseason took an unsettling turn when star big man Domantas Sabonis exited Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers with a right hamstring issue....
NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Celtics, Thunder, roster moves
76ers
Paul George is inching closer to game action. Head coach Nick Nurse told 76ers reporters Wednesday that George has advanced to full-court, live three-on-three...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Grizzlies
Celtics
Jayson Tatum isn’t closing the door on a return this season. The Celtics star told DJ Siddiqi of PokerStrategy.com he’s staying patient while rehabbing...
Hornets waive veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie
The Hornets have officially waived veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced in a press release. The move comes just three months after...
Celtics to convert Ron Harper Jr. to two-way contract
The Celtics are making a move to keep Ron Harper Jr. in the fold. After waiving rookie RJ Luis on Wednesday, Boston plans to...
Bucks waive Chris Livingston to begin roster shuffle
The Bucks are trimming their roster ahead of the regular season, parting ways with forward Chris Livingston, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Livingston, who turned 22...
East Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Bucks, Myles Turner, Pacers
Cavaliers
Veteran point guard Lonzo Ball is already looking like a wise offseason maneuver for the Cavaliers.
In a preseason win over the Pistons, Ball went...
Lakers targeting mid-November for LeBron James return
LeBron James won’t be on the floor when the Lakers open the season, but his return may not be too far off.
According to ESPN’s...
