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Lloyd Pierce Has Big Decision To Make
Atlanta Hawks guards Kevin Huerter and Cam Reddish have been battling for playing time all season long. Head coach Lloyd Pierce recently said that he needs to "figure out the Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter thing." Which means, Pierce needs to decide who is going to be the starting shooting guard going forward. Reddish might […]
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Kevin Huerter Says Diet Was Part Of His Issue
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter has been hindered by a knee issue basically all season long. He says part of the reason that his knee has been bothering him is a bad diet. He went gluten-free near the start of the 2019-2020 season. "I didn’t want to deal with the injury anymore, and I felt […]
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Warriors Showing Interest In Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021. The Golden State Warriors have reportedly been "preparing for years" to sign Antetokounmpo. There's rumors that Antetokounmpo could leave Milwaukee if he loses faith in the organization's ability to win a championship. It sounds like he is currently on good […]
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Larry Nance Jr. Plans To Work Out On Friday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Larry Nance Jr. says that he plans to work out at the Cavs facilities on Friday. The Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, and Cavs are all opening their doors to the facilities on Friday. It's the first step towards getting the NBA season back on track. Nance could potentially have a significant […]
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Pistons Have Good Chance At Bringing Back Christian Wood
Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood is set to become a free agent after next season. There is a 70 percent chance that the Pistons re-sign Wood, according to James Edwards III. The organization has his Early Bird rights, so they should have a great chance at keeping Wood in Detroit. Wood should continue to have […]
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Chase Winovich Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp
New England Patriots linebacker Chase Winovich underwent surgery on his hernia in February. The former third round pick is expected to be ready to roll whenever football activities begin. He recorded 26 total tackles, 10 quarterback hits, and 5.5 sacks through 16 games last season. The rookie linebacker showed plenty of promise, so the Pats […]
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Marco Belinelli Wants To Stay In NBA
San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli wants to re-sign in the NBA this summer, but hasn't ruled out other options. The 34-year-old veteran might consider playing in Europe if the current NBA season is lost. The 13-year veteran is averaging only 13 minutes per game this season with the Spurs. He likely won't have significant […]
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Marvin Bagley Making Fantastic Improvements
Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley (foot) is working hard and becoming a better player, according to assistant coach Rico Hines. Injuries have limited Bagley to a total of 13 games throughout the 2019-2020 season. He's averaging 14.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.5 steals, but Hines feels that Bagley is ready to […]
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Ben Simmons Ready To Play
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) will be ready to play when the league resumes, according to general manager Elton Brand. Sadly, Simmons has been unable to do more work because of the league being shutdown. He has been given plenty of time to rest and recover, but isn't able to get on the court […]
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Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Will Work Out Differences
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and center Rudy Gobert are going to work out their differences and move forward, according to Jazz vice president Dennis Lindsey. Mitchell was not pleased with how Gobert acted before the NBA went on hiatus. However, both players are going to move forward in the best interest of the team. […]
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John Wall Says Wizards Need Upgrade At Small Forward
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall believes that the organization needs to upgrade at the small forward position. "With me and Brad [Beal], who is a great cornerstone, and you have Rui Hachimura who is a rookie that's in there, but I feel like we definitely need a three that's a dog, that can knock […]
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Carmelo Anthony Hit Rock Bottom Before Joining Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony says that he hit rock bottom before the organization gave him a chance. "I hit rock bottom emotionally, and I had to build myself back up—basically by myself—to get here where I'm at today to be able to tell this story," says Anthony. The 35-year-old is averaging 15.3 points, […]
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David Andrews Believes He'll Be Back In 2020
New England Patriots center David Andrews does not believe the blood clots that cost him the 2019-2020 season will be a recurring issue. “Part of it was the medicine I was on and I’m off that medicine so I can go about living my normal life. I think it was just kind of a freak […]
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Albert Wilson Has Contract Restructured
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson will be around for the 2020 season after restructuring his contract. He was set to make $9.4 million next season but instead of cutting him, the Dolphins reworked the deal with Wilson. He'll receive $3 million and $1 million more in possible incentives. He hauled in 43 receptions for […]
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Jets Sign Veteran Running Back Frank Gore
The New York Jets have reached an agreement with veteran running back Frank Gore on a one-year deal. The 36-year-old finds a new home in New York and reunites with head coach Adam Gase. They were together in Miami during the 2018-2019 season. The future Hall of Fame running back rushed for 599 yards with […]
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Kyrie Irving Could Miss Six Months
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) could be sidelined up to six months, according to Dr. John Kelly IV. He underwent arthroscopic surgery back on March 3, so Irving is expected to return in September. “Any stability surgery requires at least four months of rehab with an expectation of six months more realistic," says Kelly. […]
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Luke Kennard Ready To Play
Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (knee) would've been back in action on March 14 if the NBA didn't get suspended. He has been out of action since December 21 with patellar tendinitis in both knees. The organization has been trying to figure out a way to prevent this issue from happening again. Kennard has made […]
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Joe Harris Has Fully Recovered
Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (ankle) says that he has fully recovered from the injury he suffered March 11. “So I was going to be out a month, no matter what, and then [the NBA shutdown] went down literally the next day,” Harris said. He has been able to use the training facility during the […]
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Jets Want To Lighten The Load On Le'Veon Bell
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell could see less work than he did last season. Head coach Adam Gase believes that the organization has some younger backs on the team that can create a one-two punch in 2020. "I do think we have some guys that can help maybe lessen the load on Bell […]
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Kevin Durant Could Return This Season
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (Achilles) could return before the end of the season, according to general manager Sean Marks. It sounds like the organization is leaving it up to Durant to decide when to come back. They believe he knows his body better than anybody else and he'll decide when the timing is right. […]
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Malik Beasley, Juan Hernangomez Might Return To Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley and forward Juan Hernangomez could stick around longer than the 2019-2020 season. Team president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas would like to re-sign both players this offseason. "We want those guys to be Timberwolves for a long, long time," Rosas said. Beasley is averaging 20.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists […]
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Pacers, Victor Oladipo Pause Contract Talks
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is set to see a nice payday here soon, but the organization has paused contract extension discussions for the moment. The two sides were discussing a four-year $80 million deal before league was suspended, but couldn't come to an agreement, according to Ian Begley. Oladipo has missed significant time this […]
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John Wall Vows To Come Back Stronger
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) has not played in an NBA game since December of 2018. He continues to make great progress and vowed that he will be back even stronger than before. "I’m gonna be better than what I was before, and that’s the scary part," says Wall. Before tearing his Achilles, Wall […]
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Bills Believe Their Success Hinges On Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had a solid 2019 campaign on paper, but looked completely lost during their playoff loss to the Houston Texans. Head coach Sean McDermott said “most times, how the quarterback goes is how the team goes." Allen threw for 3,089 passing yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. However, […]
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Jarrett Stidham The Leading Candidate To Be Starting Quarterback
New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham is reportedly the favorite to be the starting quarterback this season, according to Mike Reiss. The organization continues to pass on more experienced quarterbacks in free agency. It appears that the Pats have faith in the former fourth round pick from 2019. Stidham is the third quarterback the team […]
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Tyler Herro Believes Injury Cost Him Rookie Of The Year
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro feels that he might have won Rookie of the Year if he didn't get injured. Herro missed five weeks of action due to an ankle issue, but has recovered since then. "I missed like 15 games, but before that, I felt like I was starting to find my stride, starting […]
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Derrick Favors The Anchor For Pelicans Defense
New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors wasn't available much during the months of November and December due to injury. However, the Pelicans are the sixth-best defensive team since the All-Star break. Head coach Alvin Gentry said that "getting Derrick Favors back and him anchoring our defense was a real key." He also mentioned that Favors […]
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Austin Rivers Wants To Eventually Become An NBA Coach
Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers has expressed interest in eventually becoming an NBA coach. Rivers goes on to say that his interest in coaching continues to grow, but he's also interested in being a player agent or general manager. His father Doc Rivers, has been an NBA head coach since the 1999-2000 season. He won […]
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Pelicans Main Priority Is Keeping Zion Williamson Healthy
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson missed significant time due to injury during the 2019-2020 season. Head coach Alvin Gentry says that the health of Williamson is the main priority of the team if the season does resume. Gentry went on to say that the team pulled restrictions off Williamson after a handful of games […]
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Patrick Patterson Says Clippers Continue To Stay In Touch
Los Angeles Clippers forward Patrick Patterson said that the organization holds hour-long workouts on Zoom three or four times a week. Patterson also mentioned that the Clippers sent him plenty of equipment to stay in shape during the hiatus. Unfortunately, like many players, Patterson doesn't have access to a basketball court or gym at the […]
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