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!)
Report: Scott Brooks will return as Wizards coach next season
Amid the many unknowns facing the Wizards as they head into the offseason, GM Tommy Sheppard confirmed that Scott Brooks will be the Wizards’ coach next season, when Brooks will be in the final year of his five-year contract with the team.
Read MorePistons want Blake Griffin to 'kick butt' next year
Blake Griffin has spent the offseason rehabbing his knee, and he’s confident he’ll be ready to go when the season begins, and even though he’s open to taking on a different role, it doesn’t appear that the front office will ask him to do so.
Read MoreRumor: Mike Brown may be in running for Sixers job
Former Cavs coach Mike Brown may be among the candidates for the Sixers vacancy, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Read MoreReport: Victor Oladipo unlikely to sign an extension this offseason
Victor Oladipo will be entering the final year of his contract with the Pacers for 2020-21 and he could come to terms on an extension before it begins but, unless there's an 11th-hour change, he appears content to wait.
Read MoreJamal Crawford hopes for the chance to play next season
Jamal Crawford hopes to be back for a full season at age 40 whenever next season starts, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times.
Read MoreLuc Mbah a Moute (knee) remains out for Game 5
Luc Mbah a Moute (left knee effusion) will remain sidelined when the Rockets face the Thunder for Game 5 on Wednesday.
Read MoreElton Brand says he's not looking to trade Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid
Speaking to reporters this morning, Sixers GM Elton Brand said that he is not looking to trade Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid, but to complement them better instead.
Read MoreDorian Finney-Smith (hip) questionable for Game 5
The official NBA injury report is listing Dorian Finney-Smith (left hip) as questionable for Game 5 against the Clippers on Tuesday.
Read MorePatrick Beverley (calf) remains doubtful for Game 5
The official NBA injury report is listing Patrick Beverley (left calf strain) as doubtful to play in Game 5 against the Mavs on Tuesday.
Read MoreReport: Erik Mika headed back overseas
Former BYU center Erik Mika has agreed to a contract with Partizan Belgrade of Serbia, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
Read MoreJimmy Butler’s shoulder injury just a ‘soft tissue’ issue, per Erik Spoelstra
The Heat's injury report in recent days has been filled with several nagging ailments and the team hopes that rest does the trick for Jimmy Butler’s shoulder injury.
Read MoreReport: Ante Zizic to play in Israel for Maccabi Tel Abiv
Ante Zizic is officially a member of Maccabi Tel Aviv as announced by the Israelian powerhouse on Tuesday.
Read MoreReport: Damian Lillard to have second MRI on knee after first ‘inconclusive’
The Blazers announced this morning that the results of an MRI of Damian Lillard's right knee were inconclusive and he will undergo a second MRI on Tuesday afternoon.
Read MoreRumor: Opposing executive 'strongly' doubts Cavs will keep No. 5 draft pick
According to Sam Amico of SI, it’s too early to say what the Cavs have planned for the draft, but one opposing executive insists that they don't really want to bring in another young unknown.
Read MoreInternational Spotlight: Bubble Observations, Part 2
Dio covers the rest of the field with his latest observations from the bubble in Disney World.
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