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!)

Patrick Beverley (calf) questionable for Thursday

By Dio Nikiforos / August 5, 2020

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Doc Rivers said that the Clippers are going to be very cautious with Patrick Beverley’s calf injury.

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Kemba Walker (rest) out on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / August 5, 2020

Brad Stevens said on Tuesday night that Kemba Walker will not play on Wednesday on the second night of a back-to-back.

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X-ray negative on Goran Dragic’s ankle

By Dio Nikiforos / August 5, 2020

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that an X-Ray taken on Goran Dragic's ankle on Tuesday night was negative as he suffered a slight spain.

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Jamal Crawford (conditioning) to play on Tuesday

By Dio Nikiforos / August 4, 2020

Jamal Crawford will make his debut with the Nets on Tuesday against the Bucks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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Terry Stotts confident in Damian Lillard’s health

By Dio Nikiforos / August 4, 2020

Terry Stotts said on Tuesday morning that there's no reason to believe Damian Lillard can't keep playing 40+ minutes a night the rest of the way.

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Ben Simmons is struggling to adjust to new role

By Dio Nikiforos / August 4, 2020

With less than a month remaining before the start of the playoffs, and with a potential first round matchup against the Celtics looming, Brett Brown’s number one priority is to get Simmons to a point where he is comfortable with his new role.

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Gary Trent Jr. making a case for starting

By Dio Nikiforos / August 4, 2020

The Blazers’ game on Tuesday night against the Rockets could call for Gary Trent Jr. to start in place of Zach Collins.

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Woj: Anthony Davis (eye) might miss season re-opener

By Dio Nikiforos / July 29, 2020

Adrian Wojnarowski said on Wednesday morning that Anthony Davis' status for Thursday's game against the Clippers is still up in the air.

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Lakers will need Dion Waiters in full force during restart

By Dio Nikiforos / July 29, 2020

Throughout the Lakers’ scrimmages, Dion Waiters has showed his scoring and ball handling abilities, quickly establishing himself as one of the Lakers’ most important reserves.

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Rumor: Aaron Gordon could be traded this offseason

By Dio Nikiforos / July 29, 2020

Even though the combination of a short offseason and the financial hit that team owners have taken could mute the wild player movement we crave from the NBA once the season ends, Aaron Gordon may be the biggest name on the move.

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Hornets coach James Borrego says Malik Monk ‘is in a good place’

By Dio Nikiforos / July 29, 2020

James Borrego is keeping an eye on Malik Monk this offseason and he already likes what he sees from his scoring guard who was on a terrific stretch just before his suspension.

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Seth Curry keeps producing whether starting or not

By Dio Nikiforos / July 29, 2020

After Tuesday’s scrimmage, Rick Carlisle sounded like he’s comfortable with a smallish lineup to start games and Seth Curry is the main reason behind his confidence in doing so.

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Ivica Zubac reveals he had coronavirus

By Dio Nikiforos / July 28, 2020

Ivica Zubac said on Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 in late June and that he didn’t show any symptoms but felt tired.

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Nassir Little clears NBA's concussion protocol

By Dio Nikiforos / July 28, 2020

Terry Stotts said on Monday that Nassir Little has cleared the concussion protocol and will play against the Grizzlies on Tuesday.

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Windhorst: Heat will not sign Bam Adebayo to max extension this offseason

By Dio Nikiforos / July 28, 2020

Bam Adebayo is a clear max player, but the Heat aren’t going to give him the big money quite yet and are going to make him wait a year, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

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