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Pistons Looking To Acquire A Point Guard This Offseason
Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said that the organization is looking to add a starting point guard this offseason. The team will consider trading for a point guard or drafting one through the NBA Draft. The organization bought out Reggie Jackson in February, which left them with less than desirable options. The Pistons have […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDwayne Bacon Wants To Leave Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets forward Dwayne Bacon mentioned that his best option is to "go somewhere else" when he reaches free agency in October. He will be a restricted free agent later this winter and there's a chance that Charlotte doesn't even offer him a contract. They've given Bacon chances this season, but he has failed to […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJonathan Isaac Continues To Make Solid Progress
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) continues to make solid progress while rehabbing his left knee sprain and bone bruise. The organization seems skeptical at the moment that Isaac will be able to play when the league returns in late July. The Magic are going to be cautious with their franchise forward. It doesn't sound […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoTrae Young Wants To Improve His Conditioning
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young said that he hopes to improve on his conditioning during the extended offseason. Young mentioned that he wanted to "play at 100 percent for a longer period of time on both ends." He had the seventh-worst defensive rating this season among NBA players that averaged at least 20 minutes a […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoPJ Washington Focusing On Ball-Handling and Playmaking
Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington mentioned that he is focusing on his ball-handling and playmaking ability during the offseason. He was a strong force in the paint, so improved ball-handling could do a lot for his game. Almost 60 percent of his shots this season have come with zero dribbling. However, it sounds like he […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJosh Allen Won't Change His Playing Style
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen does not sound like he is going to change the way he plays football anytime soon. "I'm going to continue to play the game the way I love it," said Allen. He threw for 3,089 passing yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. Allen is known for having […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoPau Gasol Would Consider Joining The Lakers
Free-agent center Pau Gasol said he considers the Los Angeles Lakers as an "attractive" option, but has not ruled out playing in Spain. It does not sound like he's going to make a decision until September or October. The Lakers have been rumored to be interested in bringing back DeMarcus Cousins (knee) after waiving him […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJoakim Noah Pleased With Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers center Joakim Noah mentioned that he is happy with the organization, regardless of his role on the team. He looks forward to the opportunity to mentor Ivica Zubac and Montrezl Harrell. Head coach Doc Rivers is optimistic about Noah's impact on the team despite a lack of reliable playing time. He'll be […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJoel Embiid Continues To Train During Hiatus
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid mentioned that he has been training roughly six times a week over the last month. "Just trying to get a head start, and get ready for whatever’s coming," Embiid said. He admitted that he didn't play up to his standard during the first half of the 2019-2020 season. Embiid wants […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoMarc Gasol Looks Good Physically
Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol missed 28 games earlier in the season due to hamstring issues. He returned prior to the hiatus and is ready to play when the NBA returns in July. He recently posted a picture of himself where he's slimmed down and head coach Nick Nurse mentioned Gasol looked better during a […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKlay Thompson Making Solid Progress
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) has not suffered any setbacks during his recovery process. However, Warriors general manager Bob Myers mentioned he is unsure how close Thompson is to 100 percent ready. The good news is that the Warriors are done playing until next season. The organization still needs Thompson to run through […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDarius Miller Unlikely To Play Again This Season
New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (Achilles) was ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery in August. The team has not reported much about his progress, so it's unclear if Miller is close to being ready for action. The Pelicans will have to wait until Miller reports to camp before they […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJalen Brunson Not Quite Ready Yet
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) is not expected to be ready in time for when the season resumes in late July. He had right shoulder surgery in March and was expected to miss around a month. The Mavs won't know his official status until he reports to training camp. Seth Curry was playing extremely […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDeMarcus Cousins Could Join A Playoff Team
Free-agent center DeMarcus Cousins (knee) has engaged in contract discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. It appears Cousins has fully recovered from his left ACL injury. He was not close to playing in February, but he might be ready to play by the end of July. The Heat currently have a full […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoMalik Monk Has Been Reinstated By The League
Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk has been reinstated by the NBA after being suspended in February. He was suspended for violating the league's anti-drug policy. He'll have to wait until next season to play again since the Hornets are already eliminated from the playoff picture. Monk averaged 10.3 points, 2.1 assists and 1.1 triples on […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDevonte' Graham Has Not Discussed Contract Extension
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham has not discussed a contract extension with the organization, according to general manager Mitch Kupchak. Graham is a candidate for the Most Improved Player award after his performance this season. He is averaging 18.2 points, 7.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.5 triples after not playing much during his rookie campaign. […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoLaMarcus Aldridge Has Been Ruled Out For The Season
San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) is going to miss the rest of the 2019-2020 season. He underwent an arthroscopic procedure and rotator cuff debridement on his right shoulder. The surgery happened in April, but is being reported now. Aldridge did return before the hiatus, but the issue continued to bother him. The organization […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoEvan Fournier Cleared To Play
Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (elbow) has fully recovered and is ready to play when action returns in late July. He was expected to miss an extended period of time when he suffered a right elbow UCL sprain. Fournier has been given three months to recover, so there shouldn't be any lingering issues. The Magic […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDoug McDermott Has Fully Recovered
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (toe) has fully recovered and is ready to return once the NBA resumes play. He was dealing with right big toe soreness, but has been given plenty of time to rest and recover. McDermott is expected to see more playing time on the horizon with Jeremy Lamb (knee) done for […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDarius Bazley Appears To Be Full Healthy
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (knee) was seen recently playing pickup basketball. He suffered a right knee bone bruise and was expected to miss around a month or so. It appears that Bazley is back to being fully healthy and ready to contribute when the NBA season returns. He's averaging 4.5 points during 17.2 […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAndre Roberson Believes He's Finally Ready To Play
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (knee) says that he was ready to play when the league went on hiatus. He is recovering from left knee surgery and has not played an NBA game since the 2017 season. There is a good chance that he'll be available for the organization in July. The Thunder are […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAndrew Bogut Wants To Play In The NBA Again
Free-agent center Andrew Bogut said that he is open to returning to the NBA. Bogut mentioned that he received offers from teams before the league went on hiatus. The 35-year-old center has not played over 30 games in a single season since 2015. He has mostly been a late-season playoff roster type of player late […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Be Ready To Play
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is going to be ready to play when the season resumes, according to Suns owner Robert Sarver. He tore his meniscus in February and required surgery in March. The recovery time is usually around a month or possibly two for those types of injuries. Oubre has been given […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKevin Durant Confirms He's Done For The Season
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (Achilles) announced that his 2019-2020 season is officially over. "My season is over," said Durant. General manager Sean Marks said in early May that there was a chance Durant could return for the 2019-2020 season. He tore his Achilles about a year ago, but the plan is to wait and […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoKyrie Irving Might Join Team As Inactive Player
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) could join the organization as an inactive player when play resumes in late July. Irving underwent right shoulder surgery in March and was given a six-month timetable. It sounds like the plan is for Irving to rest and be healthy for the 2020-2021 season. Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris Levert […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoAl-Farouq Aminu Unlikely To Play Again This Season
Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) is unlikely to suit up again this season, assuming the season does resume in July. He is eligible to play if healthy, but the organization appears to be taking the cautious approach after Aminu underwent knee surgery. Aminu didn't have a huge role in Orlando, but the team will […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoDejounte Murray Should Be Good To Go
San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (calf) mentioned that he should be good to go once the organization resumes play. He suffered a strained right calf before the NBA was shutdown in March. Murray has been given three months to recover and the organization did not expect this to be a long-term injury. He is […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoZach Collins Should Be Medically Cleared Soon
Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins (shoulder) expects to be medically cleared for action once the organization resumes play. Collins has not been cleared yet, but believes he should be able to do everything without issues. It'll be interesting to see how the Blazers deploy their rotations with Collins and Jusuf Nurkic (leg) returning. Hassan […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJets Attempting To Lure Kyle Long Out Of Retirement
The New York Jets have revamped their offensive line this offseason, but they might not be done adding quite yet. The organization has reportedly talked to retired offensive guard Kyle Long about playing for them in 2020. The former first-round pick decided to call it a career in January after battling multiple injuries. He played […]
Andy Webb 4 years agoJonathan Isaac Might Return This Season
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) says that there is a chance he is able to come back and play during the 2019-2020 season. He is still building strength in his right knee, but is optimistic about playing again this season. Isaac mentioned that he loves the idea of the season resuming in Orlando. He […]
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