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: LaMelo Ball emerging as favorite for top draft spot
Most teams are entering the NBA draft with the assumption that well-traveled point guard LaMelo Ball will be selected with the No. 1 overall pick, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
Read MoreRumor: Warriors interested in trading for LaMarcus Aldridge
Zach Lowe of ESPN is reporting that the Warriors have an interest in trading for LaMarcus Aldridge and may be willing to move their lottery pick to make it happen.
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2020 NBA Draft Primer: International Scouting Reports
What can fantasy players look forward to from the international members of this year’s draft class?
Read More2020 NBA Draft Primer: Team Needs
Nobody’s perfect, from the league’s dregs all the way up to the contenders and champs. What does each team need going into draft night?
Read MoreShams: Pelicans shopping Jrue Holiday
The Pelicans are openly discussing Jrue Holiday in trade talks and several contending teams are pursuing him, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.
Read MoreReport: Thunder considering Will Hardy, Charles Lee and Mark Daigneault for head coaching job
Will Hardy, Charles Lee and Mark Daigneault are among the candidates who have received strong consideration by the Thunder for their head coaching job, with Brian Keefe and Will Weaver also in the mix.
Read MoreRumor: Pacers, Bucks have discussed potential Victor Oladipo trade
The Bucks and Pacers have discussed a trade centered on Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.
Read MoreRumor: Bucks, Nets inquire about availability of DeMar DeRozan
The Bucks and Nets are showing trade interest in Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, according to Brandon Robinson of Heavy.com.
Read MoreRumor: Warriors may have interest in Kelly Oubre Jr.
The Warriors may be expressing trade interest in Suns small forward Kelly Oubre Jr., according to Nick Friedell of ESPN.
Read MoreRumor: Nets expected to decline option on Garrett Temple
Several teams around the league expect the Nets to decline a $5 million team option on Garrett Temple, according to Ian Begley of SNY.
Read MoreWoj: Miller family to sell the Jazz
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that, after 35 years of stewardship, the Millers have entered into an agreement to sell the Jazz to Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith.
Read MoreRumor: Hornets want to draft James Wiseman, would trade up to get him
Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer is hearing that the Hornets are highly interested in selecting former Memphis center James Wiseman and they would consider trading up in order to get him.
Read MoreRumor: Knicks open to taking back 'undesirable contracts'
The Knicks are reportedly open to trading for "undesirable contracts" in order to acquire assets, according to Ian Begley of SNY.
Read MoreReport: David Stockton signs in Puerto Rico
Free agent point guard David Stockton has agreed to a contract with Puerto Rican club Mets de Guaynabo, according to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
Read MoreTy Lue thinks Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are ‘here to stay for a long time’
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are one season away from being able to leave in unrestricted free agency, but newly appointed head coach Ty Lue said that this is the situation they want to be and it’s his job to make it a great environment.
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