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!)
Brandon Ingram delivers a career year for the Pelicans
In his first year away from Los Angeles and the Lakers, Brandon Ingram delivered a phenomenal season averaging 23.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.4 triples, 1.0 steal and 0.7 blocks in 56 starts, good for 22/29 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreLonzo Ball finally breaks out
Lonzo Ball had a great season in his first year with the Pelicans, averaging 12.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.5 triples, 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocks, returning 48/70 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreMarkelle Fultz enters the bubble
Markelle Fultz has arrived at the NBA bubble at Disney and has begun his quarantine, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
Read MoreJ.J. Redick struggles to remain healthy in first year with Pelicans
J.J. Redick scored 14.9 points while adding 2.9 triples, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 35 starts for the Pelicans and 26.4 minutes per game, ending up with 141/131 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreNicolo Melli proves his value in first year with the Pelicans
Nicolo Melli averaged 6.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 triples, 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks in 52 games for the Pelicans, good for 267/273 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreKenrich Williams takes a step back
In his second year with the Pelicans, Kenrich Williams averaged 3.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.7 triples and 0.6 blocks in 35 games and 22.3 minutes per contest, returning 291/274 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreKelly Oubre Jr. must be mentally right to return from knee injury
Kelly Oubre Jr. is back on the court, showing all of his athleticism, but his mental state means even more to him, and until his mindset is right about playing again his return is truly unknown.
Read MoreJahlil Okafor solid when able to hit the floor
Jahlil Okafor managed to play 15.2 minutes per game in 28 contests, scoring 7.6 points and adding 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 blocks, good for 280/304 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreNickeil Alexander-Walker shows a ton of potential
Rookie Nickeil Alexander-Walker played in 41 games for the Pelicans, averaging 5.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 triple, ending up with 407/425 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreFrank Jackson keeps showing progress in second full year
Playing in a crowed backcourt, Frank Jackson scored 5.6 points and added 1.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 triples in 51 games with the Pelicans, good for 413/429 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreJosh Gray invisible for the Pelicans
Playing on a two-way contract, Josh Gray registered just 7.7 minutes in three games with the Pelicans, ending with 470/514 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreJustin James says he is fully healed
Talking to reporters on Tuesday, Justin James said that he has gained 10 pounds during the shutdown and that his knee is back to 100 percent.
Read MoreKhris Middleton has a career year
Khris Middleton scored 21.1 points and added 6.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.4 triples and 0.9 steals in 52 starts for the Bucks, good for 32/22 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.
Read MoreBen Simmons (lower-back nerve impingement) feels strong and explosive again
Ben Simmons said on Tuesday morning that his back feels really good and that he is as fast as he's ever been on the floor.
Read MoreBucks GM not worried about other players recruiting Giannis Antetokounmpo
Bucks GM Jon Horst said that he can’t really worry about Giannis Antetokounmpo mingling, talking and hanging out with other players while in the bubble.
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