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Thomas Bryant Could Have Breakout Campaign
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) mentioned that his health was the main factor to his improved play inside the bubble last season. He missed a ton of time last season due to a stress reaction in his right foot. It was something that was very painful for him to play through and it impacted Bryant's […]
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LeBron James Staying With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million extension with the team. He only had one more guaranteed year left on his deal, but this extension will now keep him under contract through the 2022-23 season. Both James and Anthony Davis are locked into long-term deals with the Lakers. The […]
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Tyler Herro Becoming Improved Playmaker
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro spent the entire offseason focusing on becoming a better playmaker. "I think I'm really just working on just getting my handles tighter, being able to be that primary ball-handler, if needed," said Herro. He says he'll accept any role that is asked of him, but knows he'll get quality minutes […]
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Warriors Will Be Cautious With James Wiseman
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman probably won't have the type of impact that fans are hoping for during his rookie season. Head coach Steve Kerr hinted that the organization plans to bring Wiseman along slowly. He played in just three college games, so the team doesn't want to do too much with him too […]
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Anthony Davis Agrees To Extension With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $190 million maximum extension with the organization. Davis was the best free agent available, but no one actually expected him to leave the Lakers. The contract includes an early termination option ahead of the 2024-25 season. This gives Davis a chance to opt […]
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John Wall Acquired By Rockets
Washington Wizards guard John Wall has been traded to the Houston Rockets with a 2023 first-round pick in exchange for Russell Westbrook. There was speculation that this trade would eventually happen after both players requested trades from their teams. There are plenty of question marks surrounding Wall for this upcoming season. He hasn't played in […]
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Russell Westbrook Heading To Washington
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a first-round pick. There was speculation that Westbrook was going to be traded this offseason. Finally, his trade request comes true and he'll get a chance to play alongside Bradley Beal in Washington. Both players love having […]
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Al-Farouq Aminu Suffers Setback During Recovery
Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) is without a timetable after he underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Wednesday. He suffered a setback during his recovery from a right meniscus surgery back in January. The organization is not sure when Aminu will be able to get back on the court this season. […]
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LiAngelo Ball Gets Training Camp Deal From Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a training camp deal with guard LiAngelo Ball. He'll now be the third Ball brother in the NBA, but will likely have the least impact out of all of them. This is the first time that he's landed an NBA deal, but it's not guaranteed. The Pistons roster is […]
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Rodney Hood Hopeful To Play Opening Night
Portland Trail Blazers forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) mentioned that he has still yet to do any 5-on-5 workouts yet. However, Hood believes that he will be able to suit up on opening night. The season is less than a month away, so it's tough to imagine Hood being ready that quick. Derrick Jones Jr. is […]
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Zion Williamson Won't Be Limited
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson feels great both mentally and physically. He also mentioned that he is looking forward to not having any minutes restrictions this season. He was banged up during his rookie season and the Pelicans were extremely cautious with their prized forward. It sounds like they will unleash Williamson during his […]
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Kemba Walker Not Rushing Back To The Court
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) said that he is not going to rush himself back to the court. "There's no rush. There's no rush on my end," Walker said. He continued by saying that last time he came back too quickly, so he's going to be patient this time. It was revealed on Tuesday […]
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Tyrese Haliburton Could Start At Shooting Guard
Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton was taken as the No. 12 overall pick by the organization during the draft. It sounds like Haliburton is the favorite for the starting shooting guard role to start the season, according to Matt George. It was assumed that Buddy Hield would start after the departure of Bogdan Bogdanovic this […]
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Carmelo Anthony Likely Coming Off The Bench
Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is expected to come off the bench with the second unit to begin the season. Head coach Terry Stotts mentioned that Derrick Jones Jr. and Robert Covington are likely going to be the starting forward to begin the season. Anthony was solid with the Blazers last season, but won't […]
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Keldon Johnson Won't Be Ready To Begin Camp
San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (foot) is not going to be ready to open up training camp. He is dealing with a minor foot issue, so the team has decided to keep him off the floor right away. Johnson is expected to be ready by the start of the regular season. However, he won't […]
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Lauri Markkanen Expected To Change His Game
Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen is not just going to be a catch and shoot player this season, according to head coach Billy Donovan. "What I do not want him to be from watching film is what I would say would be one-dimensional, just a catch-and-shoot forward," Donovan said. Markkanen experienced the worst season of […]
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Clippers Waive Joakim Noah
Los Angeles Clippers center Joakim Noah has been waived by the organization. The veteran center is expected to retire from basketball after 13 seasons in the league. He made two All-Star teams and was a defensive star during his prime. Sadly, injuries took a toll on him towards the end of his career. There wasn't […]
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Jalen Brunson Believes He's 100 Percent Ready
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) says that he is 100 percent ready after recovering this offseason. Brunson suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder in March, but it sounds like he's ready to get back on the court. It's difficult to imagine him having a huge role on the Mavs this season. The […]
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Dwight Powell Ready For Practice
Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (Achilles) is set to be a full go once practice begins on Friday. He tore his Achilles in January, so he has been given roughly a year to recover. Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will be sidelined to begin the year, so that means Powell should have increased value. It's unclear how […]
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Buddy Hield Might Come Off The Bench
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield might come off the bench to begin the regular season. Head coach Luke Walton said that he has not committed to Hield as a starter for next season. The Kings lost Bogdan Bogdanovic to free agency, which basically guaranteed Hield a starting job. Sadly, Walton is still in charge of […]
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Otto Porter Could Be Limited This Season
Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter could have his minutes limited during the upcoming 2020-2021 season. Head coach Billy Donovan mentioned that Porter's health is the most important factor this season. Porter only managed to play 14 games last season due to a foot issue. He looked horrible when he was out there, but he was […]
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Derrick White Expected To Miss Training Camp
San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (toe) is not going to be available for the start of training camp. He underwent a minor toe procedure back in August. However, the organization is not concerned about White being unavailable for the start of the 2020-2021 season. He should be ready to go soon and is primed […]
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Jeremy Lamb Out Until At Least Mid-January
Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) won't be ready for the start of the regular season. In fact, the team doesn't expect to see Lamb on the court until at least mid-January. He tore the ACL in his left knee back in February. so the team has no desire to rush him back to the […]
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Reggie Jackson Returning To Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson is reportedly returning to the organization on a one-year deal. He is expected to have a similar role to what he had last season with the Clippers. He'll be a spark plug off the bench, but won't have much fantasy value. He averaged 9.5 points, 3.2 assists and 1.5 […]
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Bojan Bogdanovic Uncertain For Start Of The Season
Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist) is unsure if he'll be ready for the beginning of the regular season. "I can't tell if I'm going to be ready for the start of the season," he said. He underwent right wrist surgery and was wearing a cast on his hand for two months. It sounds like […]
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Nicolas Batum Officially Joins Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum has officially become a member of the organization. The veteran guard recently became a free agent after he was waived by the Charlotte Hornets. Yes, he is past his prime, but that doesn't mean he can't offer value to the Clippers roster. Batum is a solid defender and brings […]
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Damiere Byrd Fails To Produce
New England Patriots wide receiver Damiere Byrd predictable came back down to Earth against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12. Last week, he put together an incredible 132-yard performance, so it was unlikely that he'd keep that going here. He finished with three receptions on seven targets for 33 yards in the win. The Pats […]
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Jakobi Meyers Rebounds Nicely In Week 12
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was able to put together a nice rebound performance in PPR formats. He hauled in five of his six targets for 52 yards in the Week 12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The Pats were unable to get much going on offense, so this was actually a solid […]
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James White Scores Two Touchdowns
New England Patriots running back James White struggled on the ground, but gave fantasy owners a decent performance in Week 12. He rushed five times for 18 yards with two touchdowns in the win over the Arizona Cardinals. Damien Harris handled the lead back duties, but White was able to score the touchdowns in this […]
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Damien Harris Struggles Against Cardinals
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris failed to get much going on the ground for the second week in a row. He rushed 14 times for 47 yards in the win over the Arizona Cardinals. It's surprising that the Pats were able to win this game despite how poorly they played on offense. Harris […]
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