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 Spotlight: Sekou Doumbouya

By Dio Nikiforos / January 18, 2020

Detroit’s got themselves a good one, and Doumbouya is already standing out where other rookies typically struggle.

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Jayson Tatum (right knee soreness) out on Wednesday, likely to play on Thursday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

Brad Stevens said this morning that Jayson Tatum will miss Wednesday’s game against the Pistons, but he will travel with the team to Milwaukee for tomorrow’s game.

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Nuggets being proactive with Gary Harris (right adductor strain)

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

The Nuggets are likely to take a cautious approach with Gary Harris moving forward.

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Lonnie Walker IV growing his confidence

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

Having finally secured a spot in coach Gregg Popovich’s rotation, Lonnie Walker IV also has been enjoying some good times on the court lately.

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Rumor: Paul Watson to join Raptors on two-way contract

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

Paul Watson is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Raptors after being waived by the Hawks.

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Klay Thompson (torn left ACL) desperately wants to get back on the court

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

Klay Thompson “would love to get out there” but he says that there is no timetable for his return.

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Report: Serbia hires Mike Malone as consultant

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

The Serbian Basketball Federation has hired Nuggets’ coach Mike Malone as a consultant for the Tokyo Olympics.

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Raptors waive Shamorie Ponds

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

The Raptors opened a two-way contract on Wednesday by waiving guard Shamorie Ponds.

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Hawks release small forward Paul Watson

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

The Hawks waived small forward Paul Watson on Tuesday.

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Report: Cavs to sign undrafted guard Matt Mooney to two-way deal

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

The Cavs intend to sign G League guard Matt Mooney to a two-way contract on Wednesday.

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Kyrie Irving (shoulder) plans to play on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

Kyrie Irving said that his shoulder feels good and he will play on Wednesday against the Sixers.

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Damion Lee (contract) expected to return on Thursday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

Steve Kerr said that Damion Lee will be active on Thursday when the Warriors face the Nuggets.

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Kristaps Porzingis (right knee soreness) says he is good to go for Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 15, 2020

Even though there has been no official word yet, Kristaps Porzingis said that he plans to play on Wednesday against the Kings.

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Report: Magic ink Gary Clark to 10-day contract

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

The Magic announced this morning that they have signed free agent forward Gary Clark to a 10-day contract, while releasing Josh Magette.

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Alex Len (low back pain) upgraded to questionable on Tuesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

Alex Len didn't go through shootaround this morning but he is now questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Suns.

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