Patriots Should Be Patient With Jarrett Stidham

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham has been given a hard act to follow after legendary quarterback Tom Brady departed this offseason. Dante Scarnecchia believes the Pats are going to suffer through some growing pains with their young quarterback. "There's gonna be some growing pains, there's no doubt about it," said Scarnecchia. The fourth-round pick […]

Andre Drummond Confirms He'll Pick Up Player Option

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond confirms that he'll be accepting his player option for the 2021-2022 season, according to an ESPN podcast. His player option is worth $28.7 million, so it's not surprising that Drummond has decided to take the money rather than test himself out in free agency. He seemed unsure back in April, […]

DeMarcus Cousins Has Not Ruled Out Playing During Restart

Free-agent center DeMarcus Cousins (knee) has not ruled out signing with a team and playing during the Orlando restart, according to Tania Ganguli. Cousins is recovering from a torn ACL but could be ready to play by late July. He'd likely be monitored very closely and see limited playing time each game. However, Cousins could […]

Corey Brewer Officially Signs Deal With Kings

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Corey Brewer has officially agreed to a deal with the organization. He'll join the team in Orlando for the NBA restart in late July. Brewer last played in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers and Kings during the 2018-2019 season. He's a strong defender and has reliable outside shooting, but he won't […]

Nikola Jokic Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while in Serbia. His return to the U.S. has been delayed, but he hasn't shown any signs since testing positive last week. Tests will need to come back negative before he is allowed to return for the NBA restart in Orlando next month. […]

Rockets Sign David Nwaba To Two-Year Deal

Free-agent forward David Nwaba (Achilles) will sign a two-year deal with the Houston Rockets. However, he will not participate in the NBA restart in Orlando. He is currently rehabbing a torn Achilles. The Rockets have a team option for next season if they want to keep him around. Nwaba has spent four seasons in the […]

Corey Brewer Expected To Sign With Kings

Free-agent guard/forward Corey Brewer is expected to sign with the Sacramento Kings when the transaction window opens on June 23. He has not played in the league since the 2018-2019 season with the Philadelphia 76ers and Kings. Brewer didn't offer much value during his last stint in the league, so it probably won't be different […]

Anthony Tolliver Has Verbal Agreement With Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies forward Anthony Tolliver is expected to remain with the organization for the rest of the season. His 10-day deal with Memphis was about to expire before the NBA went on hiatus. Tolliver reportedly has a verbal agreement with the Grizzlies, but the transaction window does not open up until June 23. He provides […]

Davis Bertans Will Not Return This Season

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans says he will not play when the NBA returns in late July. His inactivity is to protect his health as he enters free agency this summer. Bertans has two ACL tears already in his past and the threat of injury is higher after months of inactivity. The Wizards don't have […]

Gabe Vincent Named G-League's Most Improved Player

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent has been named the G-League's Most Improved Player, according to Ridiculous Upside. He averaged 20.9 points, 2.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds with the Stockton Kings and Sioux Falls Skyforce this season. Vincent played in six games with the Heat, but didn't see enough time to make a significant impact. The […]

Trevor Ariza Will Sit Out During NBA Restart

Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza has decided to sit out during the upcoming NBA restart. He will elect to pass on the restart happening in late July, which will be a big blow to the Blazers. Ariza will instead deal with personal issues, but is expected to be back next season. Rodney Hood (Achilles) […]

Mavericks Not Expected To Waive Courtney Lee

Dallas Mavericks guard Courtney Lee (calf) is expected to remain with the team throughout the rest of the season. There were some rumors that the Mavs would waive Lee in order to pick up another player for their playoff run. However, the Mavs like Lee's leadership in the locker room and he appears to be […]

Clippers Plan To Keep Joakim Noah

Los Angeles Clippers center Joakim Noah is expected to finish out the season with the organization. The team is reportedly expected to sign Noah to a rest-of-season contract once the window opens on June 23. He is currently on a 10-day deal, but that will expire once the transaction window opens. Ivica Zubac and Montrezl […]

Victor Oladipo Plans To Ramp Up Activities

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) plans to ramp up his basketball activities next week. He'll evaluate his repaired torn quad tendon and decide whether or not he'll return for the NBA restart in July. Oladipo admitted that he wasn't even 80 percent healthy while he was playing in March. He was averaging 13.8 points […]

Grizzlies Are Favorites To Land Anthony Tolliver

Memphis Grizzlies forward Anthony Tolliver is expected to stay with the organization after his 10-day deal expires. His contract was about to end right before the NBA went on hiatus. Tolliver has reportedly gained interest from multiple teams, but the Grizzlies appear to be the favorite to land the veteran forward. However, Brandon Clarke and […]

Lou Williams Unsure About Playing Again This Season

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams says he is currently 50/50 on playing when the NBA season returns in July. Williams believes that restarting the season will push focus off the other issues going on around the country right now. “I think for us, the only benefit of us not playing is to keep the […]

Zach Collins Cleared For Basketball Activities

Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins (shoulder) has been cleared to resume basketball activities. He wanted to return in March, but sadly the NBA went on hiatus before Collins was able to get back on the court. Jusuf Nurkic is returning as well when the NBA restarts play in July. Collins is not expected to […]

Marvin Bagley Unlikely To Start When Season Resumes

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley (foot) is not expected to start when the season resumes in late July, according to Jason Jones. Head coach Luke Walton elected to start Nemanja Bjelica at power forward when Bagley returned from injury earlier in the season. Bjelica has been playing well all season long, so it wouldn't be […]

Klay Thompson Training Without Restrictions

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) has been training without any restrictions, according to Anthony Slater. He received clearance a few weeks ago and has been ramping up his activity since then. Thompson continues to make great progress and should be ready for training camp in 2020-2021. He'll be worth drafting in the middle […]

Rockets Showing Interest In Tyler Johnson

Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson was waived by the organization in February. He remained a free agent until the NBA went on hiatus roughly a month later. The Houston Rockets have expressed interest in signing the veteran guard. It's unclear what the roster format is going to be for the NBA restart in Orlando. The […]

Eric Paschall Could Have Smaller Role Going Forward

Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall feels that he is going to have a smaller role with the team going forward. "I know I’m going to take a lesser role," he said. Paschall played extremely well after the All-Star break. He is well deserving of more playing time, but Draymond Green should be fully healthy […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Sit Out During NBA Restart

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is expected to sit out for the rest of the season. There were reports earlier in the month that Oubre could return after having surgery in March. It can take players up to four to six weeks to recover from a meniscus tear. However, the Suns don't have […]

Jaylen Brown Continues To Work Out

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (knee) continues to work out and looks healthy, according to team president Danny Ainge. "I’m confident that Kemba [Walker] and Jaylen are going to have a really good rest of the year," Ainge said. Brown's trainer mentioned in April that he was in great shape. It seems that both Walker […]

Justin Holiday Unsure About His Status For Orlando Restart

Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday says he is currently 50/50 on whether to play or sit out during the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. It sounds like Holiday is the only player on the organization that is considering sitting out. The team is letting him decide what he wants to do, but he has until […]

Kemba Walker Resumes Working Out

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) has resumed his workout program. Walker has been battling knee issues throughout the season. He likely benefited from the long hiatus, but the issues might continue to linger throughout his career. It's nice to see that Walker is back to working out and trying to stay in shape for […]

John Collins Believes He Needs To Improve His Playmaking

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins mentioned that playmaking is the most important factor for the evolution of his basketball career. "But I feel like playmaking [is the key] not only to create shots for myself but to create shots for others," said Collins. He believes that his versatility will help him co-exist with new teammate […]

Tremont Waters Named G-League's Rookie Of The Year

Boston Celtics guard Tremont Waters has been named the NBA G-League's Rookie of the Year for the 2019-2020 season. He averaged 18.0 points, 7.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 2.5 threes in 36 games. Waters played in 10 games for the Celtics, but did not play well during his time on the court. The […]

Derrick Favors Likely To Join Team In Orlando

New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors is expected to join the organization in Orlando when the league returns in late July. “I understand the conversation from both sides,” Favors said. He believes there is a way to play basketball and raise awareness at the same time. Favors has been banged up with injuries, but he […]

Jamal Adams Has Seven Teams On His Trade List

Updating a previous report, New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has requested a trade from the organization after the Jets have yet to offer him a long-term contract extension. The superstar safety would be an impact player on just about every roster, but he listed seven teams he'd prefer to be traded to. The list […]

NBA Players Given Deadline For Orlando Restart

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has told the players they have until June 24 to decide whether or not they want to play in Orlando. The NBA plans to restart their season on July 30, but players are given an option to decline if they have COVID-19 concerns. Players will have their salary reduced for each […]