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.
Wizards’ Bradley Beal Placed in Health and Safety Protocols
Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, the team announced in a press release.
https://twitter.com/WashWizards/status/1579144068965470210
Wizards coach...
Rockets Officially Sign Willie Cauley-Stein
The Rockets have signed center/forward Willie Cauley-Stein, the team announced in a press release.
https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1579172117769510912
Cauley-Stein, 28, is 7-foot-0 and signed a multiyear deal with the...
Sixers Waive G League MVP Trevelin Queen
The 76ers have waived shooting guard Trevelin Queen, the team announced in a press release.
Queen, 25, is 6-foot-6 and was named G League MVP...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Caris LeVert, Magic, Jalen Suggs, Kings
Cavaliers
Caris LeVert appears well aware that good defense will go a long way toward securing the starting small forward spot.
“That’ll definitely be something I’m...
Jordan Poole, Draymond Green Incident Reportedly Result of Contract Talk
The physical confrontation between Warriors forward Draymond Green and guard Jordan Poole at practice at least partially involved Poole's incessant talk about his contract...
West Notes: Lakers, Dennis Schroder, Warriors, Timberwolves
Lakers
Point guard Dennis Schroder will join the team this weekend after resolving his visa issues in Germany, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Schroder, 29,...
East Notes: Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Nets, Celtics
Cavaliers
Guard Donovan Mitchell indicated that after some initial surprise, playing in an actual preseason game with a new team was no big deal.
“One of...
Video Shows Warriors’ Draymond Green Punching Jordan Poole at Practice
A video showing Warriors forward Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole has been posted by TMZ Sports, with Green responding to a shove from...
Pistons, Dwane Casey Aim To ‘Take A Step Forward’ With Bojan Bogdanovic
Bojan Bogdanovic is on an expiring contract, which makes him a trade candidate and eligible for free agency next summer.
But coach Dwane Casey would...
Blazers Waive Devontae Cacok, Wes Iwundu and Brandon Williams
The Trail Blazers have waived forward/center Devontae Cacok, guard/forward Wes Iwundu and point guard Brandon Williams, GM Joe Cronin announced in a press release.
Cacok,...
Hornets Waive Isaiah Whaley
The Hornets have waived rookie forward Isaiah Whaley, per the NBA transactions log.
Whaley, 24, is 6-foot-9 and Whaley, 24, is 6-foot-9 and spent all...
West Notes: Jazz, Will Hardy, Lakers, Grizzlies
Jazz
Will Hardy recently concluded his first preseason game as an NBA head coach, and his Jazz debut was filled with energy and excitement, and...
Rival Execs Don’t Expect Ime Udoka to Return as Celtics Coach
Ime Udoka led the Celtics to the Finals in his first season as an NBA head coach. And it may end up being his...
Dribbles: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland Mesh Well In Cavs Debut
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers' 113-112 road loss to the 76ers in the preseason opener ...
1. First observation: Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland look...
