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!)

International Dynasty Spotlight: 2021 Mock Draft Edition

By Dio Nikiforos / July 29, 2021

One last look at all the international prospects on the board for the 2021 draft!

2021 NBA Draft Primer: International Scouting Reports

By Dio Nikiforos / July 26, 2021

Get a heads up on the top international prospects of this year’s draft class thanks to our international scouting expert, Dio Nikiforos!

2021 NBA Draft Primer: Team Needs

By Dio Nikiforos / July 16, 2021

What should the NBA’s 30 teams be looking to address as the draft approaches?

Season Wrap: The 2020-21 San Antonio Spurs

By Dio Nikiforos / July 12, 2021

The Spurs missed the playoffs for a second straight year, but are they rebuilding or retooling?

Season Wrap: The 2020-21 Orlando Magic

By Dio Nikiforos / July 3, 2021

Our resident international expert and Magic fan, Dio Nikiforos, looks back at the Magic, who decided to blow it all up and look to the next chapter.

International Dynasty Spotlight: 2020-21 Fantasy Awards

By Dio Nikiforos / June 21, 2021

The MVP is an easy call, but which other international players deserve some shine?

International Dynasty Spotlight: Re-Ranking the 2020 NBA Rookie Class

By Dio Nikiforos / June 6, 2021

A deep dive on the rookie class’s top five, plus a closer look at players who didn’t make the lottery cut.

Re-Ranking the 2020 NBA Rookie Class

By Dio Nikiforos / June 6, 2021

It’s time to take a look back at the rookie class, which turned in a lot of success stories despite initially being thought of as a weak group.

International Dynasty Spotlight: Early Draft Preview Special

By Dio Nikiforos / May 25, 2021

Get ready for the draft with an early look at some players who have made their names overseas.

International Spotlight: Aleksej Pokusevski

By Dio Nikiforos / May 8, 2021

Aleksej Pokusevski is a fantasy marvel, but what does the future hold for the incredibly raw, incredibly talented youngster?

International Spotlight: Goga Bitadze

By Dio Nikiforos / April 18, 2021

The Pacers have an intriguing young center whose first-year development wasn’t all that impressive, but more seasoning has Goga Bitadze looking like a real contributor.

International Dynasty Spotlight: Trade Deadline Review

By Dio Nikiforos / March 28, 2021

With the trade deadline now in the rear view, what has changed in dynasty leagues? Our international hoops expert, Dio Nikiforos, takes a closer look.