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!)

Mason Plumlee (foot) out at least two weeks

By Dio Nikiforos / January 22, 2020

Mason Plumlee is expected to miss two weeks to a month with a right foot injury.

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Joel Embiid (torn ligament, left hand) remains out on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 22, 2020

The official NBA injury report is listing Joel Embiid as out for Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

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Jim Boylen wants roster to stay intact as deadline nears

By Dio Nikiforos / January 22, 2020

The February 6th trade deadline is drawing closer but Jim Boylen surprisingly insisted that he wants the current band to stay intact.

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Eric Gordon searching for rhythm and his shooting touch

By Dio Nikiforos / January 22, 2020

Eric Gordon had shown signs of turning things around, making 9-of-22 3-pointers against the Grizzlies and the Blazers, but in the two games since, he has made just 4-of-17 from behind the arc, while shooting 7-of-26 overall.

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Nicolas Claxton continues to impress in the wake of Nets’ injury woes

By Dio Nikiforos / January 22, 2020

Nets rookie Nicolas Claxton impressed in his second consecutive game, filling in for the injured DeAndre Jordan,

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Wolves haunted by poor rebounding at critical moments

By Dio Nikiforos / January 22, 2020

The Wolves have been trying to improve their rebounding all season and Karl-Anthony Towns said that determination is needed.

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Marcus Morris (sprained right ankle) unlikely to play on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 22, 2020

After spraining his right ankle on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Marcus Morris will probably not play against the Lakers on Wednesday.

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Marcus Morris dealing with an ankle sprain

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

Marcus Morris said after Monday’s game that his ankle was still sore and he would be re-evaluated on Tuesday.

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Theo Pinson sent to G League

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

The Nets have assigned Theo Pinson to their NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

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Nets playing it safe with Kyrie Irving

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

Kyrie Irving was a late scratch on Monday with a tight hamstring after not appearing on the initial injury report, but Kenny Atkinson admitted that the issue has been nagging his point guard for a few days.

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Report: Nets bringing Justin Anderson back

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

Five days after releasing him following the expiration of his 10-day deal, the Nets are bringing Justin Anderson back to the organization, this time by trading for his G League rights.

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Report: Zion Williamson (right knee surgery) expected to start on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

Andrew Lopez of ESPN is reporting that the plan is for Zion Williamson to start on Wednesday night against the Spurs.

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Kevon Looney (abdominal soreness) to return this week?

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

Steve Kerr said on Monday that he still doesn’t have a timetable for Kevon Looney, but he is hopeful he will return sometime this week.

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Rudy Gobert says his ankle is fine

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

Talking to reporters after Monday’s game, Rudy Gobert said that his ankle isn't an issue and he isn't going to miss any games.

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Cavs to let Alfonzo McKinnie’s deal expire

By Dio Nikiforos / January 21, 2020

The Cavs opted to not sign Alfonzo McKinnie to a second 10-day contract.

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