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: Grizzlies, Scotty Pippen Jr, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Clippers
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies can’t seem to catch a break. Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is the latest to go down, set to undergo surgery on his...
Lakers waive four players, finalize roster ahead of opener
The Lakers have waived guards Augustas Marciulionis and RJ Davis, along with forwards Jeenathan (Nate) Williams and Anton Watson, the team announced.
All four were...
NBA Moves: Magic, Lester Quinones, Hornets, Eric Dixon, Thunder
Magic
Orlando has trimmed its roster to regular-season size, waiving guards Reece Beekman, Lester Quinones, and Javonte Smart, along with forward Phillip Wheeler, per Jason...
NBA Moves: Hawks, Charles Bassey, Mavs, Pacers, Kyle Guy
Hawks
Atlanta has waived center Charles Bassey and guard Lamont Butler, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
The moves bring the Hawks’ roster to 14 players, one...
NBA Moves: Pelicans, Jordan Hawkins, Raptors, Mavs, Zhaire Smith
Pelicans
The Pelicans have exercised their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Both...
NBA Moves: Kings, Terence Davis, Wizards, Alondes Williams, Grizzlies
Kings
The Kings have waived veteran guard Terence Davis, per Sean Cunningham of KCRA News. The move finalizes Sacramento’s 15-man roster ahead of opening night.
Davis’...
Cavaliers sign Zeke Mayo to Exhibit 10 deal
The Cavaliers have signed rookie guard Zeke Mayo to an Exhibit 10 contract, his agency announced.
Mayo, an undrafted prospect out of Kansas, appeared for...
Warriors waive Seth Curry ahead of final roster deadline
The Warriors have trimmed their roster, waiving guards Seth Curry and LJ Cryer, the team announced.
The move was expected in Curry’s case. Golden State...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Nets, Cam Thomas, Lakers
Grizzlies
Guard Ty Jerome left the Grizzlies’ preseason finale against the Heat with a right calf injury and will be evaluated further once the team...
NBA Moves: Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Knicks, Garrison Mathews, Suns
Heat
Miami has made its final round of cuts and is promoting one of its young guards in the process.
The Heat waived big man Precious...
Most NBA teams expected to make final roster cuts Saturday
It’s cutdown weekend in the NBA, and most front offices are already making final decisions before the regular season tips off.
Teams technically have until...
NBA Moves: Magic, Colin Castleton, Blazers, Javonte Cook, Celtics
Magic
The Magic are promoting center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Orlando had an open two-way slot, so no...
NBA Moves: Jazz, Mo Bamba, Pistons, Bucks, Johnny Davis
Jazz
Utah has trimmed its roster, waiving Mo Bamba, Pedro Bradshaw, and Sean East II, the team announced.
All three were on non-guaranteed training camp deals...
NBA Notes: Cavs, coaching staff, Kevin Porter Jr, Nuggets, uniforms
The Cavaliers' coaching staff is losing another creative mind, and the WNBA’s newest team is gaining one.
Assistant coach Alex Sarama, known around the league...
