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: Knicks sign Jared Harper to two-way deal

By Dio Nikiforos / November 24, 2020

The Knicks have signed guard Jared Harper to a two way contract.

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Report: Bulls officially re-sign Adam Mokoka on two-way deal

By Dio Nikiforos / November 24, 2020

According to the latest update of the NBA’s official transaction log, the Bulls have officially brought back Adam Mokoka on a two-way contract.

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Report: Dwayne Sutton to join Warriors for training camp in hopes of earning two-way deal

By Dio Nikiforos / November 24, 2020

The Warriors have reached an agreement with undrafted free agent guard Dwayne Sutton out of Louisville, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

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Lowe: Pelicans extend Steven Adams

By Dio Nikiforos / November 24, 2020

Zach Lowe of ESPN is reporting that, as part of his trade to New Orleans, the Pelicans have signed Steven Adams to a two-year, $35M extension.

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Report: Celtics bringing back Tremont Waters on two-way contract

By Dio Nikiforos / November 24, 2020

The Celtics are bringing back point guard Tremont Waters on a two-way contract, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

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Report: Cavs to sign ex-Michigan rising star Charles Matthews

By Dio Nikiforos / November 24, 2020

The Cavs are expected to sign Charles Matthews to a training camp deal or an Exhibit 10 contract which would allow a bonus of up to $50,000 if he is waived and remains with the Cavs’ G-League franchise in Canton for at least 60 days.

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2020-21 Draft Guide: Pre-Free Agency Team Needs

By Dio Nikiforos / November 20, 2020

What is each NBA team looking for in free agency?

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Stein: Celtics trying to land into top-3

By Dio Nikiforos / November 18, 2020

Marc Stein of NY Times is reporting that the Celtics keep searching for trade pathways to get into the top-3 of tonight's NBA Draft.

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Dwight Howard says he ‘doesn’t want to play for free anymore’

By Dio Nikiforos / November 18, 2020

Dwight Howard is coming off his first championship with the Lakers, but a larger deal may be more important to him than returning to Los Angeles.

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Willie Cauley-Stein to decline option, hit free agency

By Dio Nikiforos / November 18, 2020

Mavs center Willie Cauley-Stein will decline his $2.28 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

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Woj: Knicks trade up to get No. 23 pick from Jazz

By Dio Nikiforos / November 18, 2020

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that the Knicks are moving up in Wednesday's NBA draft, acquiring the Jazz's pick at No. 23 in exchange for the No. 27 and No. 38 selections.

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Rumor: Michael Jordan gives 'stamp of approval' for Hornets to select LaMelo Ball

By Dio Nikiforos / November 18, 2020

Kevin O’ Connor of The Ringer is reporting that Michael Jordan has "given his stamp of approval" for the Hornets to select LaMelo Ball at No. 3 if he's available and the team keeps the pick.

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Clippers, Celtics not currently pursuing trade for James Harden

By Dio Nikiforos / November 18, 2020

Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald reports that the Celtics are not interested in trading for James Harden, while the Clippers are limited in what they can offer in a trade following their 2019 deal for Paul George.

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Rumor: Bulls offer Wendell Carter, No. 4 to Warriors for No. 2

By Dio Nikiforos / November 18, 2020

The Warriors are considering whether to accept an offer from the Bulls of the No. 4 pick and Wendell Carter Jr. for the No. 2 overall pick, according to Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer.

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Shams: James Ennis to decline option

By Dio Nikiforos / November 17, 2020

Magic swingman James Ennis will decline his $2.1M player option and become a free agent, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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