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!)
Michael Carter-Williams (foot) doubtful for Game 2
Michael Carter-Williams (left foot tendon strain) is doubtful to play in Game 2 against the Bucks on Thursday.
Read MoreAaron Gordon (hamstring) questionable for Game 2
Aaron Gordon (strained left hamstring) is officially questionable for Game 2 against the Bucks on Thursday.
Read MoreSpurs await DeMar DeRozan’s decision as young guards show promise
The economic uncertainty of the pandemic is among the reasons that make sense for DeMar DeRozan to opt in at nearly $28 million in the final season of a $139 million, five-year contract he signed with the Raptors back in 2016, but the veteran guard hasn't decided about it yet.
Read MoreReport: NBA nearing final steps on moving draft combine to a virtual event at regional sites
The NBA is progressing on plans for a virtual draft combine to be held at regional sites throughout September, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Read MoreNBA, union agree to let non-restart teams train in individual team bubbles
The NBA and the NBPA announced an agreement on Tuesday evening for the eight teams that were not invited to the league's restart to have voluntary group workouts at their facilities beginning in mid-September.
Read MoreMike D'Antoni says that Russell Westbrook's quad is healing
Mike D'Antoni said before Tuesday's Game 1 that Russell Westbrook's strained right quadriceps is healing, but the team does not have a specific timetable for his return.
Read MoreMichael Carter-Williams (foot) out for Game 1
Michael Carter-Williams (left foot tendon strain) will remain sidelined for Game 1 against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Read MoreC.J. McCollum (back) available for Game 1
C.J. McCollum is still nursing a vertebral fracture in his back but is expected play in Game 1 against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Read MoreRaptors not at all worried about Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam didn’t look like his All-Star starter self in Orlando during the seeding games and tailed off in Monday’s win over the Nets after being the best player on the floor in a dominant opening quarter, but the team is totally confident in him.
Read MoreRumor: Hornets may take on bad contracts for picks this offseason
The Hornets should have significant salary cap space this offseason for the first time in several years and they could leverage other teams’ needs to trim payroll by acquiring a quality veteran without giving up much in a trade or absorbing a contract in return for a draft pick.
Read MoreInternational Spotlight: Bubble Observations, Part 1
Dio looks at some of the top international performers from the Orlando bubble so far.
Read MoreSteven Adams (leg), Nerlens Noel (ankle) questionable on Wednesday
Steven Adams (left lower leg contusion) and Nerlens Noel (right ankle sprain) are both questionable to play on Wednesday against the Heat.
Read MoreOG Anunoby (knee) questionable on Wednesday
The official NBA injury report is listing OG Anunoby as questionable to face the Sixers on Wednesday due to right knee soreness.
Read MoreReport: CJ McCollum (non-displaced fracture) playing through fractured back
CJ McCollum hit the game-sealing free throws for Portland on Tuesday and made it look easy, considering he has been playing with a L3 vertebral transverse process fracture since last Thursday, weathering the effects through three games thus far.
Read MoreJayson Tatum says the Celtics are ready for the playoffs
After their fourth consecutive victory on Tuesday, Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes his team is reaching the level necessary to have a long and successful run in the playoffs.
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