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.
Lakers Waiving Matt Ryan, Opening Roster Spot
The Lakers intend to waive small forward Matt Ryan, opening a roster spot for trade possibilities, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Ryan, 25, is...
Dribbles: Caris LeVert Rises High, as Cohesive Cavs Wallop Sixers
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 113-85 hammer job of a home win over the 76ers on Wednesday. ...
1. Some nights, everything goes your way....
NBA Notes: Schedule, Suns, James Jones, Bulls
NBA
The league has informed teams that the 2023-24 regular season will tip off on Oct. 24, 2023 and conclude April...
West Rumors: Suns, Jae Crowder, Kings, Nuggets
Suns
The Suns are continuing to explore potential Jae Crowder trades, with the Bucks, Heat, Warriors and others among those interested,...
Sixers’ James Harden Expected to Return Early Next Week
Guard James Harden is targeting a return from a right foot strain next week, perhaps joining the 76ers as soon as Monday, per Shams...
Bucks’ Khris Middleton Targeting Friday vs. Lakers for Season Debut
Bucks forward Khris Middleton is targeting Friday's home game vs. the Lakers as his return from injury and season debut, per Shams Charania of...
NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Mavs
Trail Blazers
Star guard Damian Lillard is targeting a return from injury Sunday, when the Trail Blazers host the Pacers, per Chris Haynes of TNT/Bleacher...
East Notes: Bulls, Lonzo Ball, Cavs, Ricky Rubio, Nets
Bulls
The Bulls are hopeful injured point guard Lonzo Ball can make a return from a knee injury in January, when he will have been...
Kemba Walker on Signing With Mavs: ‘I’m Excited to Be Back’
Veteran point guard Kemba Walker has a new hoops home with the Mavericks, and he indicated he is more than ready to go.
"I'm feeling...
East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Bucks, Wizards
Nets
Guard/forward Ben Simmons will miss Wednesday's game with knee soreness, coach Jacque Vaughn said after Monday's win over the Magic.
“So he had some left...
Mavs Officially Announce Kemba Walker Signing
What's been reported is now true -- the Mavericks have officially signed veteran point guard Kemba Walker, the team announced in a press release.
Per...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pacers, Myles Turner, Cavs
76ers
All-Star center Joel Embiid returned from injury and made every important play in lifting the 76ers past the Hawks on Monday. Embiid scored seven...
Knicks Waive Feron Hunt From Two-Way Contract
The Knicks have waived two-way small forward Feron Hunt, the team announced in a press release.
As we relayed here, Hunt's spot will be filled...
Knicks Signing DaQuan Jeffries to Two-Way Deal
The Knicks are signing shooting guard DaQuan Jeffries to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Jeffries, 25, is 6-foot-5 and attended training...
