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 Trade Larry Nance Jr To Blazers, Land Bulls’ Lauri Markkanen
The Cavaliers are acquiring free agent forward Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls in a three-team sign-and-trade arrangement that will send Larry Nance Jr. to...
Suns Waive Ty-Shon Alexander; Roster At 14
The defending Western Conference champion Suns have waived guard Ty-Shon Alexander, as relayed by Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.
Alexander, 23, is 6-foot-3 and...
Rockets Agree To Camp Deal With Armoni Brooks
The Rockets have agreed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with guard Armoni Brooks, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
Brooks, 23,...
Cavs ‘Making Progress’ On Contract Buyout With Kevin Love
The Cavaliers are making progress on a contract buyout with power forward Kevin Love, but are not yet close to an agreement, per Terry...
G League’s Charge To Hold Open Tryouts In September
The Cleveland Charge of the G League will hold open tryouts Sept. 25 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cavaliers, the team announced...
Hawks’ Skylar Mays Picks Up Qualifying Offer
Hawks shooting guard Skylar Mays has signed his qualifying offer and will return to the Hawks, according to Chris Kirchner of The Athletic.
Mays, 23,...
Grizzlies Waive Sean McDermott To Finalize Patrick Beverley Trade
The Grizzlies have waived small forward Sean McDermott to help complete a trade that sends guard Patrick Beverley to the Timberwolves, the team announced...
Sean Kilpatrick Agrees To Deal With Hapoel Jerusalem
Free agent guard Sean Kilpatrick has agreed to a contract with Israeli club Hapoel Jerusalem, per JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors.
Kilpatrick is the second...
Ex-Lottery Pick Thon Maker Headed Overseas
NBA free agent center/forward and former lottery pick Thon Maker has agreed to a contract with Israeli club Hapoel Jerusalem, as relayed by EuroHoops.
Maker,...
Rockets Adding Daishen Nix, Tyler Bey On Camp Deals
The Rockets have agreed to Exhibit 10 contracts guard Daishen Nix and forward Tyler Bey, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
Nix, 19,...
Knicks’ Nerlens Noel Files Lawsuit Against Rich Paul, Klutch Sports
Knicks center Nerlens Noel has filed a lawsuit against agent Rich Paul and his Klutch Sports agency for what Noel claims is up to...
Knicks, Nets Viewed As Most Likely Landing Spots For JJ Redick
The Knicks and the Nets are viewed as two likely destinations for veteran free agent shooting guard J.J. Redick, according to Jake Fischer of...
Bucks Reward Mike Budenholzer With Three-Year Contract Extension
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was rewarded for a run to the championship with a three-year contract extension, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Milwaukee made...
Hornets Announce Multiyear Extension For Terry Rozier
The Hornets have officially announced the multiyear contract extension for guard Terry Rozier, via a release from the team.
“In his two seasons with the...
