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!)

De'Andre Hunter (right index finger sprain) will play on Tuesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

De'Andre Hunter will be available for the game against the Suns on Tuesday.

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Trae Young (left hamstring pain) will play on Tuesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

Trae Young went through shootaround this morning and he is expected to play against the Suns on Tuesday.

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Garret Temple (right knee contusion) out on Tuesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

The Nets announced this morning that Garrett Temple will miss the game against the Jazz on Tuesday, due to a right knee contusion.

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Frank Mason (illness/strained oblique) out on Tuesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

The official NBA injury report is listing Frank Mason III as out for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks, due to a strained oblique muscle and an illness.

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Tommy Sheppard reiterates that Wizards are 'not in a rush' with John Wall's return

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard once again confirmed that the organization is not in a rush to see John Wall come back, unless he is 100 percent healthy.

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Rajon Rondo (right ring finger fracture) out four-to-five days

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

Rajon Rondo has been diagnosed with a non-displaced volar plate avulsion fracture to his right ring finger and is expected to be out four-to-five days.

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Report: Cavs have waived Levi Randolph

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

The Cavs have waived shooting guard Levi Randolph, according to Kelsey Russo of the Athletic.

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Ante Zizic (vértigo) out indefintily after taking shot to head

By Dio Nikiforos / January 14, 2020

Ante Zizic is expected to miss some time after suffering a bout of vertigo, according to Sam Amico of Sports Illustrated.

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International Spotlight: Bruno Fernando

By Dio Nikiforos / January 11, 2020

The Hawks have a promising young big man on their hands but the future has brought plenty of adjustments.

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Bradley Beal (lower leg soreness) goes through shootaround on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 8, 2020

Wizards coach Scott Brooks said that Bradley Beal participated in this morning’s shootaround but he remains questionable for the game against the Magic on Wednesday.

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Justise Winslow (back bone bruise) available on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 8, 2020

Justise Winslow will make his return from a back bone bruise on Wednesday when the Heat face the Pacers.

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Michael Carter-Williams (left AC joint sprain) still not doing on-court work

By Dio Nikiforos / January 8, 2020

Magic coach Steve Clifford said that Michael Carter-Williams is feeling better, but that he is “still a ways away”.

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Jonathan Isaac (sprained left knee and bone bruise) to avoid surgery

By Dio Nikiforos / January 8, 2020

Jonathan Isaac is still likely to miss multiple months with his sprained left knee and bone bruise, but the good news is that he will be able to avoid surgery.

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Rumor: Knicks not fully committed to selling at NBA trade deadline?

By Dio Nikiforos / January 8, 2020

Several teams in touch with the Knicks recently came away with the impression that New York is not solely focused on acquiring draft picks, expiring contracts or young players.

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Marvin Williams (nasal fracture) downgraded to doubtful on Wednesday

By Dio Nikiforos / January 8, 2020

The Hornets are now listing Marvin Williams as doubtful to play against the Raptors on Wednesday.

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