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Tyler Herro Looks 100 Percent Healthy
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is reportedly looking 100 percent healthy, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. He mentioned in early July that he was good to go and the first few practices have confirmed that notion. Herro is back and ready to play, but his fantasy value is going to be shaky. The […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoNets Nearing Deal With Lance Thomas
Free-agent forward Lance Thomas is closing in on a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The organization has seven spots to fill with players opting out for the upcoming NBA restart. Thomas has not played in the league since the 2018-2019 season with the New York Knicks. He is averaging 5.2 points per game over 18.4 […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAndre Roberson Practices On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (knee) was able to go through practice on Friday, according to head coach Billy Donovan. "He participated in everything," Donovan said. Roberson has been banged up for quite some time, so it's nice to see him back on the court. It was reported that Roberson was ready to play […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJamal Crawford Agrees To Deal With Nets
Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The 40-year-old guard brings valuable depth to the organization after seven players decided to opt out of the restart. Crawford dropped a 51-point game with the Phoenix Suns during the 2018-2019 season. He clearly still has the ability to shoot the ball, […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoMichael Beasley Signs With Nets
Free-agent forward Michael Beasley has signed a deal with the Brooklyn Nets as a substitute player for the Orlando restart. However, he will be suspended for the first five games of the season, according to Shams Charania. He should see significant minutes in the rotation once he's cleared to play. The Nets are thin in […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDonta Hall Signing Deal With Nets
Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan and forward/center Nicolas Claxton (shoulder) won't be joining the team for the upcoming NBA restart, which left Jarrett Allen as the only man at the center spot until the Nets signed forward Donta Hall. He's listed as a power forward but has the height to play the center position. Hall […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoGary Payton Tests Positive For COVID-19
Washington Wizards guard Gary Payton has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and did not travel with the team to Orlando. The team is already thin at guard with Bradley Beal deciding to opt out. There is a decent chance that Payton opts out, but hasn't given a final decision yet. Troy Brown, Jerome Robinson, and […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoThomas Bryant Tests Positive For COVID-19
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and did not travel with the team to Orlando. This is unfortunate news since Bryant mentioned recently he was fully healthy after dealing with a foot issue. There is a decent chance he opts out, but Bryant has not decided yet. Davis Bertans has […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoRodions Kurucs Starting At Practice Friday
Brooklyn Nets forward Rodions Kurucs was reportedly starting at power forward during practice on Friday. The team is already down seven players for the upcoming NBA restart. Taurean Prince recently opted out which opened up more playing time for Kurucs going forward. The organization went through it's first 5-on-5 practice on Friday with Kurucs starting. […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoPaul George Says He's Feeling Much Better
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (shoulder) mentioned he had some insecurities with his shoulders earlier in the season, but he's feeling better now. “I’m feeling back to myself again,” George said. He has only played in 42 games during his first season with the Clippers due to injuries. However, George has been given plenty […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJohnathan Motley, Amir Coffey Sitting Out Of Restart
Los Angeles Clippers center Johnathan Motley and forward Amir Coffey will not join the organization for the NBA restart in Orlando. Motley has seen minimal playing time this season and would've been the fourth center on the depth chart behind Joakim Noah. Coffey was getting spotty playing time whenever Kawhi Leonard would sit out. He […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoN'Keal Harry Joins Cam Newton For Throwing Session
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is eager to begin working with his new quarterback. Cam Newton and Harry were seen working out together for roughly two hours. They were reportedly running plays from the Patriots playbook. Harry is likely going to be the No. 3 receiver to start the season behind Julian Edelman […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoTaurean Prince Tests Positive For COVID-19
Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince has tested positive for COVID-19 and will sit out during the upcoming NBA restart. He'll join Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan, Spencer Dinwiddie, Wilson Chandler and Nicolas Claxton as the seventh Nets player to sit out. The Nets are expected to sign a few players in order to fill […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDerrick Jones Cleared For Orlando
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones has been cleared to join the team in Orlando on Wednesday. He posted tested for COVID-19 a few weeks ago, but he's ready to go after quarantining and passing multiple tests. He'll have a few weeks to get his conditioning up and get ready for the basketball season. Jones is […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoBrandon Clarke Says His Health Has Improved
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (quad) is expected to be fully healthy for the upcoming NBA restart later this month. Clarke mentioned that his health is back to the way it was before his injury. "Over these past five to six weeks, I've gotten back to the player that I was," Clarke said. The stats […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoPau Gasol Nearing Deal With Barcelona
Free-agent center Pau Gasol is reportedly nearing a deal with Barcelona in order to prepare for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. Gasol has not played any basketball since May of 2019 due to a navicular stress fracture in his left foot. The last time he played in the NBA was during the 2018-2019 season with […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoIsaiah Roby Ruled Out For Restart
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Isaiah Roby (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. He will sit out the upcoming NBA restart after undergoing a minor procedure on his right plantar fascia. The Thunder don't plan to fill his spot on the roster, but he only played in three games with […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAl-Farouq Aminu Hasn't Joined The Team
Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) did not accompany the organization to the bubble on Tuesday. He is still rehabbing a knee injury and might not play with the team at all during the restart. Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Aaron Gordon were asked to fill the void during the regular season. Isaac did join the […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAaron Holiday Could Start At Point Guard
Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday is looking at an increased role with Victor Oladipo opting out of the upcoming restart. There's a good chance that Holiday starts at point guard and sees roughly 30 minutes per game. The Pacers will be without Jeremy Lamb (knee) and Oladipo during the restart and both of them played […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDwight Howard Will Play In Orlando
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has decided to opt in for the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. Howard will head to Orlando on Thursday and plans to donate his checks to a non-profit organization. A few weeks ago, Howard was unsure about playing, but has decided to return in the hopes of helping LeBron […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoNets Targeting Amir Johnson
Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan and forward/center Nicolas Claxton (shoulder) will not be participating in the upcoming NBA restart. That means that Jarrett Allen is basically the only center on the roster. The organization is expected to bring in a veteran big man before the action starts later this month. Thirty-three-year-old center Amir Johnson is reportedly […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoBradley Beal Unlikely To Undergo Surgery
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (shoulder) has decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart. He is dealing with a right rotator cuff injury but is not expected to need surgery, according to Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard. Beal has been dealing with a shoulder issue for roughly eight months. He has progressively gotten […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoLuc Mbah a Moute Officially Signs With Rockets
Houston Rockets forward Thabo Sefolosha has decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. The Rockets were given an extra roster spot with Sefolosha sitting out. Earlier this week, they were rumored to be interested in veteran forward Luc Mbah a Moute. The organization officially agreed to terms Mbah a Moute, but […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoRex Burkhead Restructures Deal
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead has agreed to restructure his deal for the upcoming 2020 NFL season. His base salary will drop from $2.5 million to $1.05 million and includes a $550,000 signing bonus in 2020. The 30-year-old running back is entering his final year of his deal with the Pats. Sony Michel, […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKristaps Porzingis Develops New Skill During Hiatus
Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis mentioned that he has developed a new element to his game during the hiatus. “It’s a secret," Porzingis said. "I’ll show it on the court.” The shutdown has been great for Porzingis to get back into shape. He mentioned that he was able to get back to 100 percent health […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoBradley Beal Expected To Travel With Team
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is expected to travel with the organization for the upcoming NBA restart later this month. Beal is reportedly still undecided about playing during the restart. It sounds like Beal's decision hinges on his conditioning, according to head coach Scott Brooks. The Wizards have a decent chance of catching the Brooklyn […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Could Play During Restart
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is expected to travel with the team for the upcoming restart in Orlando. The Suns are not ready to rule out Oubre yet, according to general manager Jason Jones. It was reported back in mid-June that Oubre was unlikely to play, but the Suns appear to be taking […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoTim Hardaway Jr. Undecided About Playing In Orlando
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. said that his status for the NBA restart is up in the air, but he is leaning towards playing. "When you have the opportunity to do the one thing you love, you just go for it," says Hardaway. He was averaging 21.5 points, 2.1 assists and 3.9 triples during […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoSindarius Thornwell Signs With Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (Achilles) is not expected to be ready to play by the beginning of the NBA restart. The team has signed guard Sindarius Thornwell as a substitute player in case Miller is unable to play. Thornwell has not played in the NBA this season, but spent two years with the […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoShake Milton Expected To See Bigger Role
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton could be asked to run the offense when Ben Simmons is off the court, according to head coach Brett Brown. “He put his hand up in a pretty definitive way," says Brown. During the last nine games before the hiatus, Milton averaged 17.8 points and 4.1 assists. To be fair, […]
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