Ricky Rubio Expected To Lose Some Playing Time

Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio is expected to see less playing time during the upcoming NBA restart. Head coach Monty Williams does not want the veteran guard to suffer a needless injury. The Suns have a small chance of catching the No. 8 seed, so there is no point for them to go all-in. Devin […]

Michael Porter Jr. Has Good Chance At Playing In Playoffs

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has a good chance at playing in the upcoming postseason, according to head coach Mike Malone. "I look forward to seeing how he’ll handle [postseason minutes] with this being his first time going through it," said Malone. His season has been up and down, but it's going to be […]

Devin Booker Likely To Lose Minutes

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker could be looking at less playing time when the season resumes later this month. Head coach Monty Williams wants to play Booker less than his current 36.1 minutes per game out of caution. The Suns are six games out of the No. 8 seed, which means there's a small chance […]

Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins Expected To Start

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic and forward Zach Collins are expected to join the starting five when the season resumes, according to head coach Terry Stotts. Both players are returning from injuries that have sidelined them for most of the regular season. Trevor Ariza has decided to opt out of the restart, so Carmelo […]

Mike Conley Will See Increased Playing Time

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley is expected to see a larger role on the team with Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist) sidelined for the upcoming NBA restart. "There will be more opportunity, and Mike is in position to take a lot of that," says teammate Joe Ingles. Bogdanovic was averaging 20.2 points through roughly 33.1 minutes per […]

Anthony Davis Says He's 100 Percent Healthy

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (elbow) says that the NBA shutdown has allowed him to get back to being 100 percent healthy. He was dealing with a minor elbow issue and a number of other problems during the early part of March. Davis mentioned that having the hiatus has given him enough time to […]

Jakob Poeltl Ready To Step Up

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl mentioned that he is ready to step up with LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) done for the season. “Losing a big man, I have to step up,” said Poeltl. “I’m going to take on that challenge." Poeltl is averaging 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 16.6 minutes this season. […]

Patriots Deal With Cam Newton Is Heavily Incentive-Based

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is back in the NFL after signing a deal that guarantees him $500,000 in 2020. It include a $1.05 million base salary with $700,000 in per-game roster bonuses that could cap at $7.5 million. There is $5.75 million worth of incentives in this contract. This deal is truly a […]

Kemba Walker Ready To Go

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) is reportedly ready to go during the upcoming NBA restart. Walker has been dealing with knee issues all season long, but having a few months off because of the hiatus has helped him. "I really needed to use that break. It definitely helped me get back to myself and […]

J.R. Smith Officially Signing With Lakers

Free-agent guard J.R. Smith has officially agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. This was an expected move after Avery Bradley decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart. Smith should find his way into the rotation, but he might not have a significant role. Alex Caruso and Rajon Rondo are likely […]

Lou Williams Expected To Join Clippers In Orlando

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams is expected to join the team in Orlando for the restart, according to head coach Doc Rivers. "I would be very surprised if he is not [with the team]," Rivers said. Williams mentioned in mid-June that he was split 50/50 on whether or not to play in Orlando. Losing […]

Bradley Beal Unsure About Playing In Orlando

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is undecided about playing during the upcoming NBA restart. He continues to work out with the team, but has not made up his mind about playing. The Wizards are currently 5.5 games behind the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic. They only have eight games to make up the difference, so […]

Dwight Powell Begins Treadmill Work

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (Achilles) has begun working on a treadmill and doing some light shooting. He had right Achilles surgery in late January and is considered questionable for the beginning of the 2020-2021 season. He obviously won't take part in the upcoming NBA restart, but he will travel with the team. Willie Cauley-Stein […]

Jalen Brunson Months Away From Playing

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) will not play during the upcoming NBA restart and is still months away, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. His surgically repaired shoulder is getting better, but he is not ready to take the court yet. Brunson will travel with the team, but he won't take the court again […]

Joel Embiid Working Hard During Shutdown

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has taken his work to another level during the league shutdown. Head coach Brett Brown said that no player on the roster has "put in more time than Joel Embiid" during the hiatus. Earlier in the season Embiid admitted he was not playing up to his standards. However, he has […]

Thomas Bryant Says He's 100 Percent Healed

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) said that he is "fully healed, 100 percent healed." He missed time earlier in the season due to a foot stress fracture. The Wizards are happy to have him back for the restart. Davis Bertans has decided to sit out, which will likely mean more minutes for Bryant. It […]

Marvin Bagley Ready To Play

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley (foot) is ready to get back on the court, according to head coach Luke Walton. The Kings are unsure how they will use Bagley at the beginning of the restart later this month. Walton mentioned that he is excited to have Bagley back after him being sidelined since January with […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Not Have Minutes Limit

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (leg) will not have a minutes limit during the restart, according to head coach Terry Stotts. It appears the Blazers are debating on starting Nurkic over Eli Whiteside. Nurkic would likely see minutes around the 20-23 range, but it should be a 50/50 split with Whiteside. The fact that […]

Hassan Whiteside Expected To Move To The Bench

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is expected to come off the bench during the upcoming NBA restart. Head coach Terry Stotts said that "in all likelihood" Jusuf Nurkic will start with Carmelo Anthony. Trevor Ariza has decided to opt out, which means Anthony will likely start at small forward. Zach Collins would be the […]

Lakers Hopeful Dwight Howard Will Play In Orlando

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard is unsure whether or not he'll join the team for the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. Head coach Frank Vogel and the rest of the organization is "hopeful and optimistic" that Howard will play during the restart. However, JaVale McGee and Kyle Kuzma would see bigger roles if Howard […]

Grayson Allen Has Been Progressing

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen (hip) has been progressing, and the team will know more once he can play 5-on-5, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. Allen was expected to miss the rest of the season, but the hiatus has given him extra time to rest. However, Justise Winslow (back) should be returning to the […]

Justise Winslow Should Be Ready To Play

Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow (back) is expected to be ready to play during the Orlando restart. Winslow has been symptom-free since April and is "looking good, feeling good," according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. He has only played in 11 games this season due to injuries, but Winslow can make an impact when healthy. […]

Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr. Ready For Orlando

Memphis Grizzlies power forwards Brandon Clarke (quad) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) are looking good and are expected to be ready for the Orlando restart, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. Both players were close to getting back on the court right before the hiatus happened. They've been given plenty of time to get back […]

Carmelo Anthony, Gary Trent Jr. Could See Bigger Roles

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony and guard Gary Trent Jr. could see increased playing time during the upcoming NBA restart. Trevor Ariza has decided to opt out, which means more playing time for someone else. Head coach Terry Stotts mentioned that Anthony and Trent are options to replace Ariza at small forward. Both players […]

Rodney Hood Able To Dunk During Workout

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) has been making solid improvements during the hiatus. He was able to dunk during a recent workout. He won't be taking part in the upcoming NBA restart after suffering an Achilles injury back in December. The Blazers are hopeful that Hood will be back at 100 percent for […]

Caleb Swanigan Opts Out Of NBA Restart

Portland Trail Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan has decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. The 23-year-old forward has not been a big part of the rotation, so the Blazers should be fine. He played in 20 games for the team, averaging around 13 minutes per contest. The Blazers are getting back […]

Thabo Sefolosha Opting Out Of Orlando Restart

Houston Rockets forward Thabo Sefolosha has decided to opt out of the upcoming restart in Orlando, Florida. It's unclear why he is deciding to sit out, but he was barely part of the rotation anyway. At times, Sefolosha would see around 10 minutes, but his absence should not make a huge impact. P.J. Tucker, Danuel […]

Cam Newton, Mohamed Sanu Working Out Together

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is wasting no time getting to know his new teammates. Newton is reportedly already working out with his new wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr. this offseason. Both players missed time last season due to injuries, but are ready to bounce back in 2020. Newton offers MVP-caliber upside while Sanu […]

Ron Rivera Believes Cam Newton Is Ready To Bust Out

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton could very well surprise us all during the 2020 season, according to former Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera. "Don't bet against him," Rivera said. "I really wouldn't." Rivera and Newton have been together since Newton entered the league in 2011. Everyone knows Newton has been sidelined by injuries […]

Lakers Finalizing Deal With J.R. Smith

Free-agent guard J.R. Smith is reportedly finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. This was the ideal landing spot for the veteran guard after Avery Bradley decided to opt out of the upcoming restart. Smith should have some fantasy value, but he'll basically be a low-cost DFS option. Alex Caruso is expected to be […]