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!)

Brook Lopez has another strong year with the Bucks

By Dio Nikiforos / July 14, 2020

Brook Lopez scored 11.0 points while adding 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 triples, 0.7 steals and a career-high 2.4 blocks in 61 games and 26.6 minutes per contest, good for 75/61 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.

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Ersan Ilyasova continues to provide leadership on and off the court

By Dio Nikiforos / July 14, 2020

In 56 contests and 16.0 minutes per game for the Bucks, Ersan Ilyasova averaged 6.8 points to go with 4.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 triples, good for 266/247 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.

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Jonathan Isaac optimistic but taking it day by day

By Dio Nikiforos / July 14, 2020

Once thought to be out for the season because of a serious knee injury, Jonathan Isaac said it feels surreal to be competing again and given something of a chance at returning because of the four-month layoff in the NBA season.

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Sterling Brown takes a step back

By Dio Nikiforos / July 14, 2020

Sterling Brown had a down year averaging 5.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 triples and 0.5 steals in 45 games, good for 333/337 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.

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D.J. Wilson still looking for his role in the NBA

By Dio Nikiforos / July 14, 2020

In his third season with the Bucks, D.J. Wilson averaged just 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.5 triples in 31 games and 9.0 minutes per game, returning 431/437 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo warms the bench for the Bucks

By Dio Nikiforos / July 14, 2020

In his return to the NBA with the Bucks, Thanasis Antetokounmpo averaged 2.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 18 contests and 5.2 minutes per game, good for 454/464 value in 8/9-cat leagues on a per-game basis.

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Luke Kornet a pleasant surprise in Chicago

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

Luke Kornet played in 36 games and averaged 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.9 triples, 0.9 assists and 0.7 assists , good for 311/291 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats, before going down with a a severely sprained left ankle and a fifth metatarsal fracture.

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Otto Porter Jr. fails to remain healthy

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

In his second year with the Bulls, Otto Porter Jr. averaged 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.1 steals but in just 14 games and 23.6 minutes per contest, returning 162/135 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.

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Derrick Jones Jr. expected to enter the bubble with the Heat

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

Derrick Jones Jr., who tested positive for COVID-19 a couple weeks, has been cleared and is expected to join the Heat as they enter the Orlando bubble on Wednesday.

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Report: Valencia signs Derrick Williams

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

Derrick Williams’ international career will take him to another part of the globe, as it was announced on Wednesday that he is signing with Valencia of Liga ACB in Spain.

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Lance Thomas an option for the Nets?

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

Ian Begley of SNY is reporting that Lance Thomas is among the free agents on the Nets’ radar, as the club looks to replace those unavailable to play in Orlando due to COVID-19.

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Ryan Arcidiacono continues to provide spark off the bench

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

In his third season with the Bulls, Ryan Arcidiacono played in 58 games, averaging 4.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 triples and 0.5 steals, returning 348/345 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.

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Chandler Hutchison struggles with injuries in his sophomore year

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

Chandler Hutchison played in just 28 games, averaging 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 steal, good for 308/315 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats, before undergoing season-ending arthroscopic surgery in March.

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Adam Mokoka shows glimpses of his potential

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

In his first year with the Bulls, French guard Adam Mokoka appeared in just 11 contests, scoring 2.9 points in 10.2 minutes per game, good for 436/424 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.

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Cristiano Felicio continues to disappoint

By Dio Nikiforos / July 8, 2020

Cristiano Felicio failed to crack the rotation consistently and had another underwhelming season for the Bulls, averaging just 3.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 17.5 minutes and 22 games, returning 316/317 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.

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