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Markelle Fultz Still Unavailable For 5-On-5
Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz is still not taking part in 5-on-5 scrimmages, according to head coach Steve Clifford. He went on to say that Fultz looks good, but the organization wants to be careful with him. Fultz has dealt with health issues throughout his career, so the Magic want to make sure he's 100 […]
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Malcolm Brogdon Returns To Practice
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness) went through his first practice on Wednesday since testing positive for COVID-19. He recovered from the virus a week ago and has reportedly looked good since then. His conditioning will be the biggest issue for Brogdon, but the team doesn't seem too concerned. Victor Oladipo is leaning toward playing […]
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Kelly Oubre Jr. Needs To Be Mentally Ready
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) recently mentioned that he needs to be mentally right to return for the upcoming NBA restart. "I'm more 90% mental, 10% physical," Oubre said. Oubre has been 100 percent cleared by the medical staff and head coach Monty Williams has seen encouraging signs during practice. The organization has […]
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Kemba Walker Sits Out Wednesday's Practice
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) sat out of practice for the second time this week. “They’ve got him on a one-day off, one-day on plan,” said head coach Brad Stevens. Walker experienced soreness in his left knee when he went through individual workouts. The team has already mentioned that they plan to limit Walker […]
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Alex Caruso Expected To Have Bigger Role
Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso is expected to have a fairly significant role in the rotation during the upcoming NBA restart. He mentioned that he'll likely have increased ball-handling responsibilities with Rajon Rondo (thumb) sidelined. Caruso, Dion Waiters, and J.R. Smith are all expected to see more minutes without Rondo available. It sounds like […]
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Victor Oladipo Leaning Toward Playing During Restart
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) recently announced that he was going to sit out of the upcoming restart, but it seems he has changed his mind. The star shooting guard is now leaning toward playing during the restart later this month. He had some strong practices and is fully participating in 5-of-5 scrimmages. It's […]
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Expected To Join Starting Five
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is reportedly expected to take over Avery Bradley's spot in the starting five. Bradley decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart. On Monday, Rajon Rondo (thumb) was injured and is expected to undergo surgery and miss at least a month of action. The team has Alex Caruso, […]
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Edmond Sumner Says Time Off Has Helped His Health
Indiana Pacers guard Edmond Sumner (knee) mentioned that he has been dealing with nagging injuries since his final season in college. However, he says that the time off during the shutdown has given him a chance to rest and recover. "This is probably the best I’ve felt, especially [with my] knee,” Sumner said. He has […]
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Kawhi Leonard Says He's Feeling Good
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard says he's feeling good and ready to begin the NBA restart in Orlando. “You know, was able to work out, get strong and prepare for this moment now that we’re in," says Leonard. He'll be an important part to the Clippers championship dreams, so he'll likely see a lighter […]
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Michael Beasley Tests Positive For COVID-19
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Beasley has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and was sent home to self-quarantine. Beasley recently signed with the team to hopefully fill the void left by some of the players opting out. However, his chances of playing during the NBA restart are getting slim. Rodions Kurucs and Joe Harris could be […]
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Eric Gordon Looking Good During Recent Practices
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) is reportedly looking good in each of his first two practices, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. "He hasn't missed a rep. Looks good. Shooting the ball extremely well," says D'Antoni. Gordon has been bothered by knee issues throughout this season. Gordon mentioned recently that he feels like his […]
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Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins Showing Encouraging Signs
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (leg) and forward Zach Collins (shoulder) have been looking good during recent practices, according to head coach Terry Stotts. Nurkic has not played this season after breaking his leg in March of 2019. However, he is not expected to be limited during the restart. Collins suffered a dislocated left […]
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Justise Winslow Looks Good During Practice
Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow has hit the ground running during the NBA restart, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. Winslow is expected to play both guard and forward for Memphis. “His versatility is really going to come out in our style of play,” Jenkins said. There is a good chance that Winslow spends a […]
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Russell Westbrook Tests Positive For COVID-19
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. It sounds like he is feeling fine, but will need to self-quarantine for 14 days. He'll need to posts two negative tests before being allowed to enter the bubble in Orlando. It appears Westbrook should have enough time to join the team and is […]
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Kemba Walker Held Out Of Practice On Monday
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) did not practice on Monday after experiencing soreness in his troublesome left knee. “He had a little bit of discomfort after a couple of the individual workouts,” said head coach Brad Stevens. The Celtics are going to be extremely cautious with Walker down the stretch. Stevens has already mentioned […]
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Shake Milton Scrimmaging As Starting Point Guard
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton has recently been scrimmaging as the starting point guard in practices. "I think he has a huge opportunity to help us accomplish what we believe we can. He's been doing an amazing job running the team," said Joel Embiid. Milton was averaging 17.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.0 triples, 1.3 steals […]
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Ben Simmons Doing Work At Power Forward
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has been operating as the power forward during recent practices. Head coach Brett Brown mentioned that Simmons is working exclusively at power forward now. He is seriously considering moving Shake Milton to the point guard spot during the restart. Simmons would spend more time off-the-ball with his new position, but […]
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Al Horford Could Come Off The Bench
Philadelphia 76ers center Al Horford might be coming off the bench with the second unit during the restart, according to head coach Brett Brown. Shake Milton has been running point guard, while Ben Simmons is operating next to Joel Embiid in the post during recent practices. Horford was playing off the bench during February, but […]
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Glenn Robinson III Receives Treatment
Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson (back) was a full participant during Monday's practice, but received treatment afterwards. He was dealing with a sore upper back, but it's not uncommon for a player to experience soreness while working back into game shape. It doesn't sound like anything that is going to sideline Robinson at all. He's […]
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Jonathan Isaac Likely Sidelined A Few More Weeks
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is going to be out at least two or three more weeks. The team needs a few more weeks to determine if Isaac is ready to return during the restart, according to head coach Steve Clifford. "In terms of will [Isaac] be ready, I don’t think we’ll know that […]
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Rajon Rondo Could Return During Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (thumb) was forced to leave Sunday's practice early after suffering an injury. He will undergo thumb surgery and could return at some point during the playoffs. Rondo is likely going to miss around six-to-eight weeks of action. Alex Caruso, Dion Waiters, and J.R. Smith will be asked to step […]
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Robert Williams Ready To Roll For Restart
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams (hip, back) is a fully healthy and ready to play during the Orlando restart, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Williams has only played in 23 games this season due to a left hip bone edema and a back issue. The shutdown was key for Williams to get back to […]
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Kemba Walker Likely To Be Restricted
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) is likely going to be somewhat restricted at the beginning of the restart, according to head coach Brad Stevens. Walker has been battling knee issues throughout the season, so it's not surprising that the team would bring him along slowly. The hope is that Walker won't be limited at […]
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Kelly Oubre Jr. Doing On-Court Work
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been doing a little bit of on-court work, according to head coach Monty Williams. "[Oubre's] in good shape, but he's not in the type of game shape that he wants to be in," Williams said. The organization has not officially ruled out Oubre for the restart, but […]
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Lou Williams Left His Decision On Restart Up To Team Vote
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams was reportedly split 50/50 on whether or not to play during the upcoming NBA restart. He decided to let his decision on the restart come down to a team vote. “We decided our decision was going to be everybody or nobody,” Williams said. The Clippers are excited to have […]
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Tyler Herro Looks 100 Percent Healthy
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (ankle) is reportedly looking 100 percent healthy, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. He mentioned in early July that he was good to go and the first few practices have confirmed that notion. Herro is back and ready to play, but his fantasy value is going to be shaky. The […]
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Nets Nearing Deal With Lance Thomas
Free-agent forward Lance Thomas is closing in on a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The organization has seven spots to fill with players opting out for the upcoming NBA restart. Thomas has not played in the league since the 2018-2019 season with the New York Knicks. He is averaging 5.2 points per game over 18.4 […]
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Andre Roberson Practices On Friday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (knee) was able to go through practice on Friday, according to head coach Billy Donovan. "He participated in everything," Donovan said. Roberson has been banged up for quite some time, so it's nice to see him back on the court. It was reported that Roberson was ready to play […]
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Jamal Crawford Agrees To Deal With Nets
Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The 40-year-old guard brings valuable depth to the organization after seven players decided to opt out of the restart. Crawford dropped a 51-point game with the Phoenix Suns during the 2018-2019 season. He clearly still has the ability to shoot the ball, […]
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Michael Beasley Signs With Nets
Free-agent forward Michael Beasley has signed a deal with the Brooklyn Nets as a substitute player for the Orlando restart. However, he will be suspended for the first five games of the season, according to Shams Charania. He should see significant minutes in the rotation once he's cleared to play. The Nets are thin in […]
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