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.
West Notes: Jazz, Kelly Olynyk, Timberwolves, Grizzlies
Jazz
The trade that sent forward/center Kelly Olynyk from the Pistons to the Jazz caught him by surprise, he says, but he's excited about his...
Dribbles: So, Who Starts for the Cavs at Small Forward?
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers and their biggest position battle ...
1. We already know all about the Cavs' Fearsome Foursome -- All-Stars Darius Garland,...
Jamal Crawford to Join TNT Studio, Replacing Dwyane Wade
Former NBA guard and constant Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jamal Crawford has found a new role in hoops.
That would be serving as...
East Notes: Nets, Kevin Durant, Celtics, 76ers, PJ Tucker
Nets
Coach Steve Nash stressed that all is good now with Kevin Durant, who issued a trade request over the summer.
“We’re good,” Nash said, via Nick...
Raptors Keeping Eye on Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Raptors are monitoring the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander situation, in the event the Thunder decide to trade their talented guard, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN.
Gilgeous-Alexander...
Pistons’ Bojan Bogdanovic: I’ll Offer Cade Cunningham Space to Operate
After arriving in a trade with the Jazz, guard/forward Bojan Bogdanovic thinks he will be a good fit next to Cade Cunningham, the former...
Wizards Sign Devon Dotson, Waive Davion Mintz
The Wizards have signed point guard Devon Dotson and waived guard Davion Mintz, per the RealGM transactions log.
While teams of Dotson's contract aren't known,...
Hawks Announce Acquisition of Vit Krejci From Thunder for Moe Harkless
The Hawks have acquired guard Vit Krejci from the Thunder in exchange for forward Moe Harkless and draft considerations, the team announced in a...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Luka Doncic, Knicks, Wizards
Mavericks
Star guard Luka Doncic admitted that he's not likely to practice fully at the start of training camp, given he just finished a run...
Nets’ Steve Nash: Relationship With Kevin Durant Is Fine
Kevin Durant reportedly gave Nets owner Joe Tsai and ultimatum this past summer -- either fire coach Steve Nash, or trade me.
Oh, Durant reportedly...
Kyrie Irving Says Decision Not To Get Vaccinated Cost Him $187M Extension
Nets star Kyrie Irving said the decision not to get vaccinated proved costly -- as in a four-year contract extension worth about $187 million.
Instead,...
Cavs Announce Contract Extension for Dean Wade
The Cavaliers have announced the contract extension for forward Dean Wade, who reportedly received a three-year, $18.5 million deal.
https://twitter.com/cavs/status/1574768486404001792
Of that, $16.5 million is guaranteed,...
West Notes: Suns, Jae Crowder, Kings, Clippers
Suns
Veteran forward Jae Crowder was informed over the summer that he might not start, prompting his trade request from the Suns, per Brian Windhorst...
LeBron James Expects ‘Great’ Year From Russell Westbrook
LeBron James made it clear that the Lakers are happy to have Russell Westbrook back in the fold.
"I think it's going to be a...
