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Jalen Brunson Will Be Ready for Next Season
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) plans to sit out the rest of the season and prepare for next season's training camp, according to Callie Caplan. Brunson hasn't ruled out the idea of playing again this season, but is focused on rehabbing and getting back to full strength right now. He underwent surgery to repair […]
Andy Webb
Jakob Poeltl is Back to Full Health
San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (knee) missed the final five games before the NBA was suspended due to a sprained MCL. He said that his knee issue should no longer be an issue once the NBA resumes play. Poeltl has been working out and appears to be ready to play, but who knows when […]
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Rodney Hood Continues His Rehab Work
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) has been making progress and no longer needs to wear a walking boot. Hood has been working out one-on-one with the Blazers training staff about three times a week. He is hopeful to be able to get on the court around sometime in June. His timetable to return […]
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Frank Ntilikina is Unlikely to Be Traded
New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina is not going to be on the trade block this summer, according to Ian Begley. Knicks president Leon Rose doesn't have any plans of moving the young guard this offseason. Ntilikina struggled last season, but has shown improvement this season and the Knicks are hopeful that he continues to […]
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Lauri Markkanen Unhappy With Direction Of The Franchise
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen is unhappy with the current direction of the organization, according to Joe Cowley. Markkanen was not pleased with the organization before the NBA went on hiatus. His stats have taken a dip this season and he mentioned that he'd like to play elsewhere if the direction of the team […]
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Dennis Smith Jr. Could Be Traded This Summer
New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. could be playing for a new organization next season. The organization is interesting in moving Smith this offseason, according to Marc Berman. Smith was the key piece in the Kristaps Porzingis trade, but his career hasn't panned out in New York. Former Knicks president Steve Mills was in […]
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De'Andre Hunter Could Change Positions
Atlanta Hawks small forward De'Andre Hunter could be starting at a new position when the NBA resumes play. Head coach Lloyd Pierce is still deciding on whether or not he wants to move Hunter from small forward to power forward. It sounds like he's going to get significant playing time no matter where he's positioned […]
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Klay Thompson is Feeling Great
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) appears to be on track to return for next season. Thompson is still recovering from an ACL tear and doesn't plan on playing during the 2019-2020 season. It sounds like Thompson is feeling good and should be back to full speed by the beginning of next season. The […]
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Bulls Find Their New Executive VP of Basketball Operations
The Chicago Bulls have decided to shake up their front office while the NBA is on hiatus. The organization is finalizing a deal with Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas. He will be the new Executive VP of Basketball Operations for the Bulls going forward. Karnisovas helped turn around the Nuggets into a legitimate playoff […]
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Serge Ibaka Wants to Return to Toronto
Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka plans to re-sign with the organization as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. "This place is beautiful... It's a beautiful city, beautiful people here and then we have one of the best teams," says Ibaka. The Raptors are expected to have the funds available to keep Ibaka around next season. […]
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Wizards Expected to Pursue Shabazz Napier in Free Agency
Washington Wizards point guard Shabazz Napier is eligible to be a free agent at the end of the season. General manager Tommy Sheppard said that the organization wants to keep Napier around longer than the 2019-2020 season. He was acquired from the Denver Nuggets earlier in the season in exchange for guard Jordan McRae. He […]
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Jeremy Lamb Should Be Off Crutches Soon
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is expected to be off crutches soon after having knee surgery on March 11. Lamb was ruled out for the rest of the season on Feb. 24 after suffering a left ACL tear, a torn lateral meniscus, and a lateral femoral condylar fracture. There's a good chance that Lamb […]
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Draymond Green Could Play More Center
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green could see more time at the center position going forward. The Warriors like having Eric Paschall at the forward position, so Green is likely going to need to switch to the center spot when they play on the court together. Golden State feels that Green can guard anyone on […]
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Klay Thompson Should be Ready by September
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) should be ready to play around September or October, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Thompson is recovering from an ACL tear, but should before the start of next season. He began shooting around and doing some drills before the NBA went on hiatus. The Warriors have no […]
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Ignas Brazdeikis is Expected to Have A Role on Knicks
New York Knicks forward Ignas Brazdeikis was expected to be given an opportunity to play on the team before the league was suspended, according to Marc Berman. He was averaging 21 points while shooting a high percentage from the floor during his 21 games in the G League. Unfortunately, both the NBA and G League […]
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Cameron Johnson is Ready to Play
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson missed the final three games before the NBA went on hiatus due to mononucleosis. He was not dealing with an other symptoms and has made a full recovery. It sounds like he's feeling better and is ready to play when the NBA resumes play. It's unclear at the moment when […]
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Michael Porter Jr. Says His Ankle Has Healed Properly
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said that the NBA being on hiatus has given him enough time to heal his ankle issue properly. He suffered a right ankle injury on January 31 and was playing through the issue after the All-Star break. Porter mentioned that his ankle was really sore, but he's using this […]
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Justise Winslow Could Enter Starting Five for Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow (back) had a good chance at jumping into the starting five before the NBA went on hiatus, according to his teammate Dillon Brooks. Winslow is a solid playmaker and has improved his shooting since last season. He has been limiting turnovers as well, but hasn't been able to get on […]
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Gordon Hayward is Expected to Opt Into Player Option
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is expected to opt into his player option for next season, according to Sean Deveney. He has bounced back nicely this season, averaging 17.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season. Hayward has a player option worth $34 million for next season. It's the final year of the deal […]
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Clint Capela Has Made Some Progress
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (heel) was making progress and actually began half-court workouts before the NBA was suspended on March 11. He was reportedly still feeling soreness on March 7, but often times rest is the best way to help with plantar fasciitis. It's unclear when the NBA is going to return, but Capela […]
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Joe Harris Wants Back in Brooklyn Next Season
Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris has hinted at the fact he'd like to play for the organization past the 2019 season. “Yeah, definitely! Why wouldn’t you?” Harris said when asked if he wants to stay with the Nets. Harris goes on to say that he has gotten close with his teammates and knows what this […]
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Kemba Walker is Feeling Much Better
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) says that he is feeling much better during his time off. Walker was able to return from his knee issue on March 3, but was only able to play for a week before the NBA went on hiatus. He admits not having access to the team facility has made […]
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Meyers Leonard is Almost Back to 100 Percent
Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (ankle) has been banged up for quite some time, but is making solid progress. Leonard says he's been rehabbing his left ankle in his pool and estimates he's about 90 percent recovered. He has been out of action since February 3, but the NBA has been on hiatus since early […]
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Jonathan Isaac Still Has More Work To Do
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is still "far off" from getting back on the court, according to Josh Robbins. The NBA is currently on hiatus, so there has been some speculation that Isaac might be able to return during the 2019-2020 season. He continues to make progress from his left knee sprain and bone […]
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John Wall is Not Expected to Return This Season
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) is not expected to play during the 2019-2020 season. Wall has progressed to doing 5-on-5 work in the G League before the league suspended play. It sounds like Wall is continuing to workout at home, but the team doesn't seem to think he'll return this season. It sounds like […]
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Damyean Dotson is Gaining Interest
New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson has not been a big part of the rotation this season. He didn't appear in eight of the last nine games before the NBA was put on hiatus. There's a good chance that Dotson doesn't see much playing time when the NBA returns. The Knicks are likely going to […]
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Tristan Thompson Could Return to Cleveland Next Season
Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was discussing a contract extension with the organization earlier in the season, but the two sides never finalized a deal. The Cavs are reportedly interested in bringing back Thompson on a team-friendly deal, according to Chris Fedor. Thompson has seen a smaller role on the team since Andre Drummond was […]
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Al-Farouq Aminu Could Return This Season
Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) has a chance to get back on the court once the NBA resumes play. He underwent surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his right knee in early January. Aminu was scheduled to be re-evaluated 12 weeks after having the surgery. There's a chance that Aminu is able to […]
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Malik Beasley Could Sign Extension With Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley could sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves long-term this summer. The organization is reportedly interested in keeping Beasley around for multiple years, according to Jon Krawczynski. Beasley is averaging 20.7 points and 5.1 rebounds during his 14 games in Minnesota. He was buried on the bench in Denver, but a new […]
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Terance Mann Undergoes Surgery
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (hand) underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ligament in his right hand. He suffered the injury while playing in the G League on March 8. The Clippers haven't released a timetable for his return, so it's unclear when Mann will get back on the court. The NBA […]
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