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.
NBA Transactions: Dru Smith Clears Waivers
Shooting guard Dru Smith became a free agent after clearing waivers following his release by the Heat on Sunday.
Smith, 24, is 6-foot-3 and...
West Notes: Warriors, James Wiseman, Suns, Mavs
Warriors
Warriors center Kevon Looney indicated it may not be so easy for fellow pivot James Wiseman to take the news of his G League...
Clippers Have Discussed Deal to Acquire Pacers’ Myles Turner
While everyone is talking about the Lakers in terms of trading for Pacers center Myles Turner, it may be LA's other team that has...
Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart Out 2-3 Weeks With Toe Sprain
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart will miss 2-3 weeks with a sprained right big toe, the team announced in a press release.
Stewart, 21, is 6-foot-8...
Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane Out 2-3 Weeks With Sprained Toe
Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane will miss 2-3 weeks with a sprained right big toe, the team announced.
Bane, 24, is 6-foot-5 and off to...
East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Wizards, Magic
Nets
Guard/forward Ben Simmons said he hasn't lost his passion for the game despite missing all of last season and struggling...
Knicks’ Julius Randle Organizes Players-Only Meeting
The Knicks held a players-only meeting over dinner in Utah on Monday, ahead of Tuesday's game vs. the Jazz, per Steve Popper of Newsday.
Power...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Not Expected to Travel to Milwaukee
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen did not practice Tuesday and is not expected to make the trip for the road game vs. the Bucks on...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Returns to Practice
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell returned to practice Tuesday after missing the previous game with what the team called a right ankle strain, per Chris...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Likely vs. Bucks; Jarrett Allen Out
Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is likely to play vs. the Bucks on Wednesday, per Bob Finnan of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, while center Jarrett...
Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate Expected to Miss 2-3 More Weeks
Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate has appeared in just three games this season, and it doesn't appear as if that will change anytime soon.
Tate is...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Enters Health and Safety Protocols
Nuggets center and reigning back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has entered the league's health and safety protocols, as relayed by Shams Charania of The...
Taiwan Pro Teams Aiming to Sign Carmelo Anthony, Enes Freedom, Isaiah Thomas
Teams in Taiwan are aiming to sign free agent center Enes Freedom and point guard Isaiah Thomas, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
As...
Warriors Sending Former No. 2 Overall Pick James Wiseman to G League
The Warriors are sending center James Wiseman to the G League, as the former No. 2 overall pick has not been in the regular...
