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!)

Rodions Kurucs back with Nets

By Dio Nikiforos / February 25, 2020

The Nets have recalled Rodions Kurucs from their NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

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Danilo Gallinari says he wanted to stay with the Thunder, interesting in re-signing this summer

By Dio Nikiforos / February 25, 2020

The Thunder held trade talks at the deadline with the Heat on a deal involving Danilo Gallinari, but he ultimately remained with the franchise and he is happy about it.

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Report: Pistons not expected to buy out Derrick Rose

By Dio Nikiforos / February 25, 2020

Brian Windhorst of ESPN said on Monday that there’s “no chance” that the Pistons will consider buying out Derrick Rose’s contract this season.

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Andre Roberson moves rehab back to Oklahoma City

By Dio Nikiforos / February 25, 2020

Andre Roberson has returned to Oklahoma City after an extended rehabilitation period in Los Angeles, but it is not certain when he will play again as he continues to recover from a ruptured tendon injury.

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Rumor: Celtics interested in Evan Turner?

By Dio Nikiforos / February 25, 2020

The Celtics are looking at available buyout candidates who could immediately give their bench an offensive boost and Evan Turner would welcome a return to Boston, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com.

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Report: Lakers remain interested in free agent guard Dion Waiters

By Dio Nikiforos / February 25, 2020

The Lakers continue to evaluate the possibility of signing free agent shooting guard Dion Waiters, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

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Kenny Wooten (torn ligament) out for a minimum of six weeks

By Dio Nikiforos / February 25, 2020

Kenny Wooten will be out for a minimum of six weeks after undergoing surgery due to a torn ligament in his left thumb.

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International Dynasty Spotlight: Trade Deadline Fallout

By Dio Nikiforos / February 22, 2020

What’s the fallout from the trade deadline?

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Jacob Evans, Omari Spellman and Jarred Vanderbilt sent to G League

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

The Wolves announced this morning that the team has assigned Jacob Evans, Omari Spellman and Jarred Vanderbilt to the Iowa Wolves, the team’s NBA G League affiliate.

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Kris Dunn to be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

The Bulls announced this morning that Kris Dunn will continue his current rehabilitation program of his medial collateral ligament sprain for the next 4-6 weeks before progressing to functional training.

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Rumor: Magic ‘tried hard’ to trade Aaron Gordon, may revisit in the offseason

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

The Magic tried mightily to trade forward Aaron Gordon before last week's deadline, according to veteran NBA reporter Sean Deveney.

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Nicolas Claxton sent to G League

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

The Nets assigned Nicolas Claxton to their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, on Wednesday.

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Report: Warriors to issue update on Stephen Curry on February 28th

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

After a full month of increasingly intense individual workouts, Stephen Curry joined on Tuesday his Warriors teammates on the practice court for the first time since last October.

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Rumor: Cavs could trade Andre Drummond this summer

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

Greg Swartz of BleacherReport is reporting that Andre Drummond’s stay in Cleveland could be short, as, according to a former NBA general manager, the Cavs could move their new center this summer.

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Tom Thibodeau reportedly chasing Knicks coaching job

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

Villanova coach Jay Wright has no interest in the Knicks, as reported on Monday, but Tom Thibodeau very much would like to coach at the Garden, according to Marc Berman of the NY Post.

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