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!)

Report: Warriors move on from Jeremy Pargo and Zach Norvell Jr.

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

Guards Jeremy Pargo and Zach Norvell Jr. will not re-sign with the Warriors after their 10-day contracts ended on Tuesday.

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Rumor: Lakers interested in Maurice Harkless in case of a buyout

By Dio Nikiforos / February 19, 2020

During an appearance on ESPN, Sam Amick of The Athletic said on Tuesday that the Lakers are monitoring Maurice Harkless' situation in the event that the Knicks part with him.

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Dzanan Musa sent to G League

By Dio Nikiforos / February 18, 2020

The Nets have assigned Dzanan Musa to their NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

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Rumor: Warriors to keep Jeremy Pargo for rest of season

By Dio Nikiforos / February 18, 2020

Though Jeremy Pargo probably doesn’t figure into Golden State’s long-term plans, he is proving that he belongs at the NBA level and he is likely to finish the season with the Warriors.

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Report: Villanova coach Jay Wright not looking to make NBA transition

By Dio Nikiforos / February 18, 2020

While a report about the Knicks being interested in Jay Wright has surfaced in the last few days, the Villanova coach is reportedly not enamored with the idea of leaving the collegiate level.

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Derrick Rose (adductor strain) and Svi Mykhailiuk (hip) to return on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

The Pistons are expected to get back Derrick Rose and Svi Mykhailiuk when they face the Magic on Wednesday.

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Larry Nance Jr. expected to draw the start if Kevin Love doesn’t play

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

Larry Nance Jr. is slated to start if Kevin Love can’t play against the Hawks on Wednesday.

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Report: Celtics interested in keeping Gordon Hayward long term

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal is reporting that the Celtics intend to keep Gordon Hayward, whether or not he elects to pick up his $34.1 million player option this summer.

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Omari Spellman sent to G League

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

Wolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas announced this morning that the team has assigned Omari Spellman to the Iowa Wolves, the team’s NBA G League affiliate.

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Bulls hope for the return of Otto Porter Jr. and Wendell Carter Jr. shortly after the All-Star break

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

Reinforcements could be on the way for the Bulls shortly following the All-Star break, as Jim Boylen is encouraged by the progress of Otto Porter Jr. and Wendell Carter Jr.

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Cavs not ready to give Andre Drummond freedom to shoot threes

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

Andre Drummond made two triples on his debut with the Cavs, but that’s an aberration since he never hit that many in 591 regular season games with the Pistons.

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DeAndre Jordan playing crucial role as Nets’ closer

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

More and more lately, Jarrett Allen is doing the starting, but DeAndre Jordan has been trusted with finishing games with the Nets.

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D'Angelo Russell focusing on learning new teammates, new plays

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

D'Angelo Russell, like a lot of his teammates, is acclimating to one of the most uncommon roster overhauls in the history of the NBA, as he is ramping up his efforts in order to learn the Wolves’ offensive system.

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Cam Reddish looks to build on strong January

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

Vince Carter has worked with rookie Cam Reddish recently in order to tighten his footwork and shooting motion and the results have been more than encouraging.

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Report: Shamorie Ponds heads to Italy

By Dio Nikiforos / February 12, 2020

Shamorie Ponds is expected to join Virtus Roma of the Italian Basketball League for the remainder of the season.

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