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!)
Cavs opt to let Marques Bolden's 10-day deal to expire
The Cavs have allowed center Marques Bolden's 10-day contract to expire and he has returned to the Canton Charge of the G League.
Read MoreRumor: Clippers, Lakers interested in Tyler Johnson
The Lakers and the Clippers are both said to have interest in guard Tyler Johnson, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.
Read MoreGoga Bitazde sent to Fort Wayne
The Pacers have assigned Goga Bitadze to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the G League.
Read MoreKyrie Irving (knee sprain) unlikely to play on Wednesday
It’s been nine days since the Nets said that Kyrie Irving would be re-evaluated in “one week”, but Kenny Atkinson said last night that there’s no update on his status.
Read MoreShams: Hawks sign Brandon Goodwin to multiyear contract
Shams Charania of the Athletic is reporting that the Hawks and two-way guard Brandon Goodwin have agreed to a two-year NBA contract.
Read MoreJamal Murray (left ankle sprain) wants to play on Wednesday
Speaking to reporters after Monday’s game, Jamal Murray said that he will play against the Lakers on Wednesday despite the ankle issue he’s dealing with.
Read MoreDeMar DeRozan’s (back spasms) status for Tuesday up in the air
Speaking to reporters postgame, Gregg Popovich sounded like he doesn't know if and when DeMar DeRozan will be back from his back spams.
Read MoreRumor: Wolves to buyout Omari Spellman?
Omari Spellman’s representation and the Wolves are discussing his status going forward and a buyout could be on the horizon.
Read MoreRumor: Could Al Horford be moving to the bench Tuesday?
Given how the season is going and the Sixers’ opponent on Tuesday night, there is a chance that Brett Brown tries Al Horford coming off the bench against the Clippers, according to Tom Moore of Bucks County Courier Times.
Read MoreReport: Rival teams aim to convince Tristan Thompson to take buyout
Several opposing teams are hoping to convince Tristan Thompson to take a contract buyout and join them for a playoff run, according to James Rapien of 92.3 The Fan.
Read MoreInternational Spotlight: Midseason Review, Part 2
Dio looks at the Western Conference this week, including a superstar leap from Luka Doncic.
Read MoreShams: Dion Waiters traded to Grizzlies
Shams Charania of the Athletic is reporting that Dion Waiters will be heading to Memphis, as part of the Andre Iguodala trade.
Read MoreShams: Jae Crowder, Solomon Hill heading to Miami
Shams Charania of the Athletic is reporting that the Grizzlies have traded forwards Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill to the Heat as part of the Andre Iguodala deal.
Read MoreRumor: Wolves talk to Mavs, others about possible Andrew Wiggins trade
The Wolves continue to dangle Andrew Wiggins in their effort to land Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell in a trade, according to Chris Crouse of Heavy.com.
Read MoreHaynes: Andre Drummond likely to remain with Pistons
Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports is reporting that there is an increased likelihood that Andre Drummond will remain a member of the Pistons past the trade deadline.
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