Joakim 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 […]

Joel 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 […]

Marc 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 […]

Klay 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 […]

Darius 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 […]

Jalen 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 […]

DeMarcus 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 […]

Malik 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 […]

Devonte' 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. […]

LaMarcus 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 […]

Evan 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 […]

Doug 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 […]

Darius 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 […]

Andre 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 […]

Andrew 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 […]

Kelly 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 […]

Kevin 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 […]

Kyrie 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 […]

Al-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 […]

Dejounte 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 […]

Zach 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 […]

Jets 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 […]

Jonathan 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 […]

John Wall Almost Certain He Won't Play Again This Season

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) said that he is almost certain that he won't play during the 2019-2020 season. The NBA announced a plan to invite 22 teams to Orlando, Florida to compete for a chance at the NBA championship. The Wizards are one of those 22 teams, but that doesn't seem to be […]

NBA Intends To Begin 2020-2021 Season In December

The NBA is targeting early December as the opening for the 2020-2021 season. They would have training camp start in mid-November. The league is hopeful to restart the 2019-2020 season in late July. That means, free agency would likely start around the middle of October. These plans are subject to change, but it appears the […]

NBA Will Resume Play In Late July

The NBA's Board of Governors has agreed to resume the 2019-20 season on July 31 with 22 teams playing in Orlando, Florida. The final step in the process is getting approval from the Player's Association. There will be eight regular season games followed by a play-in tournament if needed. That means, eight teams have already […]

Tom Thibodeau The Front-Runner For Knicks Head Coaching Job

The New York Knicks are currently searching for a new full-time head coach to take over for interim coach Mike Miller after the season. At the moment, Tom Thibodeau is the frontrunner to win the Knicks heading coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The organization plans to interview Kenny Atkinson and Mike Woodson as well […]

Cam Reddish Wants To Be One Of The Best Two-Way Players

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish said that he wants to be known as one of the best two-way players in the league. "I definitely want to be known as one of the best two-way players," he said. Reddish mentioned that he is still adjusting to how long the NBA schedule is compared to college basketball. […]

Derrick Jones Not Focused On Free Agency

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones said that he is not focused on his impending free agency at the moment. “I’m just worried about the season being put back on, that’s all,” said Jones. He is having the best year of his career, averaging 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks. He […]

Knicks Looking To Add At Center

New York Knicks forward/center Julius Randle could be on his way out of town this summer. Team president Leon Rose mentioned that the team would like to add a big who can space the floor. Randle is not the best fit in New York and a change of scenery could do him well. Possibly, adding […]