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!)
Season So Far: Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets knew a rebuild was coming after Kemba Walker left, but so far it hasn’t been as painful as initially imagined.
Read MoreInternational Spotlight: Basketball on Hiatus
The NBA is postponed indefinitely, but what about other pro leagues around the world?
Read MoreKevin Huerter (sore left groin), Treveon Graham (personal) available on Wednesday
Kevin Huerter and Treveon Graham will play against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Read MoreJohn Collins (sore left ankle) available on Wednesday
John Collins will play on Wednesday when the Hawks face the Knicks.
Read MoreTomas Satoransky still making impact after accepting demotion
Tomas Satoransky could have taken a couple different directions when Jim Boylen told him he’d be moving into a reserve role in favor of rookie Coby White, but he acted and played professionally, as expected.
Read MoreDevin Booker (hip) says he is fine
Devin Booker said postgame that he hurt his hip area after a hard fall in Tuesday’s game, but he feels alright, especially with three days until the Suns’ next game.
Read MoreWarriors sign Mychal Mulder to three-year contract
The Warriors announced on Tuesday that they have signed guard Mychal Mulder to a three-year contract.
Read MoreJuan Toscano-Anderson (left ankle sprain) to be re-evaluated on Wednesday
Steve Kerr said on Tuesday that Juan Toscano-Anderson will get another look at his sprained ankle in order to determine the severity of his injury.
Read MoreDoug McDermott (right big toe soreness) out on Tuesday
Doug McDermott will miss his third straight game on Tuesday as he is battling a sore right big toe.
Read MoreDomantas Sabonis (foot/ankle) to play on Tuesday
Domantas Sabonis tweaked his foot and his ankle against the Mavs on Sunday but he has no lingering effects and he is expected to play against the Celtics on Tuesday.
Read MoreJaylen Brown (right hamstring strain) out on Tuesday
Jaylen Brown will miss Tuesday’s game against the Pacers but there is a chance he returns on Thursday.
Read MoreD.J. Augustin regaining his rhythm
D.J. Augustin’s much-improved play of late has factored heavily into the Magic having the NBA’s most productive offense over the last 11 games.
Read MoreDwane Casey coming to terms with Pistons’ rebuild
The Pistons own the fifth-worst record in the NBA and after having sold off several key veteran pieces in the trade deadline this year, the team is officially looking to rebuild.
Read MoreElfrid Payton making case to be part of Knicks’ point guard plans
While the Knicks contemplate potentially drafting another point guard in June, and while they wait for former lottery picks Frank Ntilikina and Dennis Smith Jr. to be more productive, Elfrid Payton continues to effectively run the team on the floor.
Read MoreDuncan Robinson on pace to break two obscure NBA records
Not only is Duncan Robinson on pace to produce perhaps the best 3-point shooting season in NBA history by anyone not named Steph Curry, but he also is on pace to set two records involving two-point shots, or specifically, lack of them.
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