Dio Nikiforos
Dio is a former semiprofessional hoops addict who grew up overseas watching Peja Stojakovic drain shot after shot after shot... He has been a scout with Netscouts International Basketball and brings to the table more than 10 years of identifying talent at every possible level (I told you not to draft Darko!)
International Dynasty Spotlight: 2019-20 Fantasy Awards
Dio takes a look back at the international players’ 2019-20 campaigns, with plenty of surprises and disappointments mixed in.
Read MoreHaynes: Donovan Mitchel to extend with Jazz in the offseason
Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports is reporting that Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz will finalize a five year extension worth roughly $170 million when free agency opens in mid-October.
Read MoreJohn Collins would love to extend with the Hawks
Appearing in a recent podcast, John Collins said that he is hopeful he will sign a rookie-scale contract extension with the Hawks this offseason.
Read MoreGabe Vincent (shoulder) questionable for Game 2
Gabe Vincent (right shoulder sprain) remains questionable to play in Game 2 against the Bucks on Wednesday.
Read MoreHawks interviewing prospects as they await NBA's next steps
Hawks GM Travis Schlenk and the front office decision-makers have been able to interview some of the NBA Draft prospects, but as of now, workouts are off limits.
Read MoreCavs have candidates but no consensus for No. 5 overall pick
Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com is reporting that the Cavs are not entirely on the same page and are currently having a healthy debate over who should be the top guard/forward, or swingman-type, on their draft board.
Read MoreShams: Nets interview interim man Jacque Vaughn for coaching vacancy
The Nets have interviewed interim man Jacque Vaughn for their head coaching vacancy, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Read MoreRumor: Wolves open to trading No. 1 pick, will test market
Gersson Rosas is one of the most aggressive GM’s in the NBA and the word around the league is that he’ll work the phones over the next couple of months at least to see what’s out there on the market for the No. 1 pick in the Draft, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic.
Read MoreSekou Doumbouya making strides in the offseason
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said that Sekou Doumbouya has caught his eye this summer with his diligence in the weight room and his ballhandling improvement.
Read MoreRussell Westbrook to remain on minutes limit for Game 7
Russell Westbrook said that he will remain on a minutes restriction for Game 7 against the Thunder on Wednesday.
Read MoreSpurs operating as if Gregg Popovich will be back, but rumors persist
While much of the talk around the league is Gregg Popovich's run with the San Antonio Spurs may have reached an end, the Spurs themselves sure don't seem to think that way.
Read MoreRumor: Hawks, Knicks and Suns among teams to pursue Davis Bertans in free agency
The Wizards have made re-signing sharpshooting forward Davis Bertans in free agency a top offseason priority, but in order to do so they may have to outbid some teams with lots of money to spend.
Read MoreRumor: Despite interest, Knicks reunion with Carmelo Anthony seems unlikely
Marc Berman of the NY Post is reporting that Knicks’ president Leon Rose has had Carmelo Anthony "on his radar" ever since he took over the job in March, but Anthony is coming off a revival with the Blazers and his first choice is returning to Portland.
Read MoreWoj: Bulls to interview Kenny Atkinson, other assistants in NBA bubble
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that the Bulls were granted permission to speak with several assistants for the franchise's head coaching job and interviews with candidates are well underway, including former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson.
Read MoreShams: Pacers fire Nate McMillan
In a rather surprising move, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Pacers have fired their head coach, Nate McMillan.
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