Gary 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 […]

Thomas 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 […]

Rodions 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. […]

Paul 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 […]

Johnathan 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 […]

N'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 […]

Taurean 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 […]

Derrick 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 […]

Brandon 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 […]

Pau 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 […]

Isaiah 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 […]

Al-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 […]

Aaron 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 […]

Dwight 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 […]

Nets 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 […]

Bradley 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 […]

Luc 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 […]

Rex 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, […]

Kristaps 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 […]

Bradley 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 […]

Kelly 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 […]

Tim 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 […]

Sindarius 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 […]

Shake 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, […]

Nets Planning To Sign Another Center

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan has decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. The Nets are left without much depth at the center position with Jordan sitting out and Nicolas Claxton (shoulder) unable to play. Head coach Jacque Vaughn mentioned the organization will likely sign a big man before the season […]

Myles Turner Working Hard During Shutdown

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been continuing basketball-related activities for about four or five weeks now. He built a makeshift gym in the family garage, so Turner has found a creative way to stay in shape. Turner was on fire before the NBA went on hiatus, so hopefully he can pick up where he […]

OG Anunoby Has Been Improving His Game

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby has been working on his shooting, ball-handling and passing. It sounds like Anunoby wants to be a more versatility player on offense. The 22-year-old has seen his playing time rise to an average of 30.1 minutes per game this season. He's an important part of the Raptors rotation, so these […]

Landry Shamet Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't travel with the team to Orlando. This doesn't mean Shamet won't play, but he'll need to self-isolate and pass two negative tests, then test negative again upon arriving in Orlando. The Clippers first real game of the season is on July 30. […]

Ben Simmons Won't Have Any Restrictions

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) won't be restricted when the season resumes later this month, according to head coach Brett Brown. "He’s good to go and we look forward to watching him with what I’m told is, effectively, 100% health," Brown said. He was dealing with a lower back nerve impingement, but the hiatus […]

Marvin Bagley Expected To See More Time At Center

Sacramento Kings center Marvin Bagley (foot) said he's added 10 pounds of muscle, assuming he's going to spend more time at center. Bagley says that he is 100 percent ready to go and doesn't feel any discomfort in his foot. He has been battling injuries all season long, but it sounds like he is finally […]