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!)
Tomas Satoransky solid in first year with the Bulls
Tomas Satoransky established himself as the starter in Chicago while averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 triples in 65 games with the Bulls, good for 105/128 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.
Read MoreLauri Markkanen has a down year
Lauri Markkanen struggled in his third year with the Bulls, scoring only 14.7 points to go with 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 triples, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks on .425/.344/.824 splits, returning 100/104 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.
Read MoreKris Dunn has strong year before going down with MCL sprain
Even though Kris Dunn forfeited his starting job at the point for the Bulls, he still managed to average 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.0 steals, good for 98/88 value in 8/9-cat formats.
Read MoreShams: Spencer Dinwiddie not expected to join Nets in Orlando
The Nets’ team doctors have decided to have guard Spencer Dinwiddie sit the NBA restart out of an abundance of caution, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.
Read MoreShams: Bradley Beal will sit out Orlando bubble
Shams Charania of the Athletic is reporting that Bradley Beal will not play in the restarted NBA season due to his shoulder injury.
Read MoreMarcus Smart has a career year in Boston
Marcus Smart averaged a career-high 13.5 points and 2.4 triples to go with 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocks in 53 games for the Celtics, good for 51/44 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.
Read MoreRomeo Langford struggles with injuries in rookie season
First round pick Romeo Langford appeared in just 27 games in his rookie year in Boston battling an assortment of injuries and showing only glimpses of his talent while generating 449/448 value in 8/9-cat formats.
Read MoreJavonte Green still trying to prove himself
Undrafted forward Javonte Green played in 44 games for the Celtics in his rookie year showing flashes of his potential as a 3-and-D wing and averaging 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.5 steals in 9.4 minutes per game and returning just 400/387 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats
Read MoreTremont Waters shines in G League
Rookie Tremont Waters played in just 10 games with the Celtics failing to make much difference, but he was impressive in the G League where he was named the Rookie of the Year for the 2019-20 season.
Read MoreVincent Poirier invisible in rookie year with the Celtics
Vincent Poirier appeared in just 20 games for the Celtics in his first year in the NBA, averaging only 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in 5.7 minutes per game, good for 434/431 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats
Read MoreMeyers Leonard (sprained left ankle) says his ankle is ‘strong’
Talking to the Miami Herald, Meyers Leonard said that his ankle has healed correctly and he is ready to play in Orlando and make a case for his next contract in the NBA.
Read MoreBrad Wanamaker makes a difference in his second year with the Celtics
Brad Wanamaker averaged 6.6 points, 1.4 triples, 2.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 19.3 minutes off the bench, returning 241/245 value in 8/9-cat scoring formats.
Read MoreEnes Kanter fails to meet expectations in Boston
After signing with the Celtics as a free agent last year, Enes Kanter lost the starting job to Daniel Theis and played just 17.5 minutes in 51 games, good for 187/181 in 8/9-cat scoring formats.
Read MoreKemba Walker solid in first year with the Celtics
Kemba Walker’s numbers fell slightly in his first year in Boston, but he still managed to return top-50 value in just 50 games, ending up ranked as 43/42 in 8/9-cat scoring formats.
Read MoreSeason So Far: Washington Wizards
Bradley Beal was the biggest All-Star snub in recent memory, but there’s plenty to like about Washington’s future.
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