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: Montrezl Harrell to receive interest from Clippers, multiple other teams

By Dio Nikiforos / September 22, 2020

The Clippers and Montrezl Harrell have mutual interest in negotiating a deal this offseason as he becomes an unrestricted free agent, but Harrell is expected to receive interest from multiple other teams, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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Wes Unseld Jr., Kenny Atkinson reportedly top list for next Bulls coach

By Dio Nikiforos / September 22, 2020

The Bulls are narrowing to finalists for their head coaching job, with Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr., Sixers assistant Ime Udoka, Bucks assistant Darvin Ham and former Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson among the coaches who have had strong interviews so far.

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Hawks plan on discussing extension with John Collins

By Dio Nikiforos / September 22, 2020

Hawks GM Travis Schlenk said on Monday that he plans on discussing a contract extension with John Collins’ representatives once free agency starts.

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Rumor: Rival teams suspect Clippers will try to make deal for playmaker

By Dio Nikiforos / September 22, 2020

Opposing executives expect the Clippers to try to trade for a playmaking guard following the disappointment in the Western Conference playoffs, as relayed by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

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Rumor: Marc Gasol to consider a return to Europe?

By Dio Nikiforos / September 16, 2020

Xavier Saiso Garcia of Radio Ser Catalunya is reporting that Spanish center Marc Gasol is considering a return to Europe due to family reasons.

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Tyler Johnson may have played his way out of Brooklyn

By Dio Nikiforos / September 16, 2020

Tyler Johnson played so well for the Nets that he may have earned himself another hefty pay day, but the team will only be able to add free agents by offering veteran’s minimum contracts, making his stay in Brooklyn a long shot.

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Report: Willie Reed headed to Montenegro

By Dio Nikiforos / September 16, 2020

Buducnost of Montenegro is signing forward Willie Reed for the upcoming season, according to reports by Russian outlet Nova.

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Shams: Raptors sign Nick Nurse to multiyear extension

By Dio Nikiforos / September 15, 2020

Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that Nick Nurse has signed a multiyear extension with the Raptors.

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Jeremy Lin leaves Beijing Ducks, seeks return to NBA

By Dio Nikiforos / September 15, 2020

Jeremy Lin has left the Beijing Ducks after helping them reach the semifinals of the Chinese Basketball Association, in order to pursue his NBA dreams again.

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Warriors hire Shaun Livingston, Leandro Barbosa to front office position

By Dio Nikiforos / September 15, 2020

The Warriors have hired Shaun Livingston as Director of Players Affairs and Engagement and Leandro Barbosa as a Player Mentor Coach.

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Serge Ibaka (ankle) in a walking boot, unsure about Game 6

By Dio Nikiforos / September 8, 2020

Speaking to reporters this morning, Serge Ibaka revealed that he twisted his ankle in Game 5 and is going to see how he feels tomorrow morning to determine his availability for Game 6.

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Clint Capela (heel) healthy and ready to start practicing with Hawks

By Dio Nikiforos / September 8, 2020

The Hawks are one of eight NBA teams that will be allowed to hold one week of voluntary individual workouts in September followed by two weeks of group activity, as the team anxiously awaits to begin incorporating Clint Capela (right heel contusion/plantar fasciitis) into the mix.

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Free agent guard Jimmer Fredette announces return to Shanghai Sharks

By Dio Nikiforos / September 8, 2020

After some offseason back and forth, free agent guard and former NBA lottery pick Jimmer Fredette will indeed return to the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.

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Will Barton (knee) not ruling out a return against the Clippers

By Dio Nikiforos / September 8, 2020

Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Will Barton (left knee soreness) is rehabbing in Miami and undergoing daily COVID-19 testing, while not ruling out a return in the series against the Clippers.

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Johnathan Williams signs with Galatasaray

By Dio Nikiforos / September 6, 2020

Johnathan Williams has signed with Turkish team Galatasary.

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