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!)
Rumor: Suns to keep Dario Saric, let Aron Baynes walk
John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports is reporting that the Suns plan to keep Dario Saric on a multi-year deal and let go of Aron Baynes, Frank Kaminsky and Cheick Diallo.
Read MoreStein: Andre Drummond to pick up option and remain with Cavs
Andre Drummond is bypassing free agency and picking up his $28.7 million player option for next season to stay with the Cavs, according to Marc Stein of NY Times.
Read MoreReport: Rockets only have interest in Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant in any deal for James Harden
Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Rockets are playing hardball, as they’re apparently demanding either Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant in return for any deal that includes James Harden.
Read MoreReport: Deividas Sirvydis to join the Pistons
Hapoel Jerusalem has announced the departure of Deividas Sirvydis who will join the Pistons for their training camp.
Read MoreRumor: Wolves now expected to select Anthony Edwards if they stay at No. 1
Jonathan Givony of ESPN is reporting that the sense most teams are now getting is that the Wolves will select Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 overall pick.
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International Spotlight: 2020 Mock Draft
Dio gets you ready for next season by going over the international names you might not have heard before the draft arrives.
Read MoreStein: Hawks attempting to trade for Jrue Holiday
Marc Stein of NY Times is reporting that the Hawks have emerged as a potential trade destination for Jrue Holiday in multi-team trade scenarios that would involve Atlanta's No. 6 pick in next week's draft.
Read MoreRumor: Wolves attempting to acquire a second lottery pick
Kevin O’ Connor of The Ringer is hearing that the Wolves are attempting to acquire a second lottery pick and they have had talks with the Hawks for No. 6 with a possible deal including Jarrett Culver and No. 17.
Read MoreWoj: Thunder to name Mark Daigneault as their next head coach
The Thunder are promoting assistant Mark Daigneault to become the franchise’s next head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Read MoreRumor: Magic talking Aaron Gordon trades?
The Magic have had trade discussions centered on forward Aaron Gordon, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.
Read MoreWoj: James Harden, Russell Westbrook concerned about direction of Rockets
In the wake of the departures of head coach Mike D'Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey, James Harden and Russell Westbrook have expressed concern about the direction of the franchise, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Read MoreRumor: Rockets could trade Russell Westbrook
Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer is reporting that Russell Westbrook could be moved again this offseason following the second round exit of the Rockets and the departure of Daryl Morey.
Read MoreRumor: No trade market for Kevin Love?
John Hollinger of The Athletic is reporting that, with the NBA offseason officially opening for business, the Cavs can finally explore some moves, but they don’t expect Kevin Love‘s name to be thrown around very often, if at all.
Read MoreReport: Ben Moore signs with South East Melbourne Phoenix
Former Spurs and Pacers forward Ben Moore has signed with South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian NBL.
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