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 Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Celtics, Ron Harper Jr, waiver wire
Kings
The Kings have reached a deal with forward Keegan Murray on a five-year, $140 million rookie extension, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The contract...
Cavs waive Tristan Enaruna, Norchad Omier, Killian Hayes
The Cavaliers have trimmed their roster, waiving camp invitees Tristan Enaruna and Norchad Omier, according to the NBA transactions log.
As we relayed earlier, they...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Malcolm Brogdon, Pelicans, Kevon Looney, Suns
Knicks
Malcolm Brogdon’s sudden retirement caught just about everyone off guard. According to James L. Edwards III and Fred Katz of The Athletic, the veteran...
Cavs waive Killian Hayes; Charge likely next
The Cavaliers have waived guard Killian Hayes, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Hayes is expected to join the Cleveland Charge, the team’s G League...
West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Warriors, Suns, Jared Butler
Lakers
Austin Reaves isn’t expected to sign an extension before hitting free agency, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving Los Angeles.
Keith Smith of Spotrac broke...
Malcolm Brogdon announces retirement after nine NBA seasons
After nine NBA seasons, Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon is calling it a career, he told Shams Charania of ESPN.
Brogdon, 33 in December, was set...
NBA Notes: Thunder, top trios, Anthony Edwards, streaming app
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps rolled out his annual ranking of each team’s “core three,” weighing both current impact and future value.
No surprise at the top,...
NBA Moves: Warriors, Marques Bolden, Nets, Thunder, Buddy Boeheim
Warriors
The Warriors trimmed their training camp roster, waiving center Marques Bolden and guard Taevion Kinsey, the team announced. Both were on Exhibit 10 deals...
Preseason is over, and Cavs are now on the clock
Finally, the preseason is ancient history and already forgotten. Now, the Cavaliers have exactly one week to prepare for the real thing.
It all starts...
Russell Westbrook’s deal with Kings for one year, $3.6 Million
Russell Westbrook’s deal with the Kings is for one year and $3.6 million, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. He’s expected to sign Thursday and...
Cavs bringing back classic 2003 look with retro court
The Cavaliers aren't bringing back a rookie by the name of LeBron James, but they are bringing back the uniforms he wore back in...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Suns, Jalen Green, Hornets
Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis says he’s in no rush to sign a new deal in Atlanta. The Hawks big man told The Athletic’s Fred Katz he...
Kings, Russell Westbrook agree to deal
Russell Westbrook is headed to Sacramento. The nine-time All-Star and 2017 MVP has agreed to a deal with the Kings, his agent Jeff Schwartz...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Harrison Barnes, Hawks
Lakers
The Lakers finally got their first look at Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart in uniform this preseason, and for two quarters, they looked the...
