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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Jerami Grant Expected To Opt Out
Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is expected to opt out of his player option for next season, according to Chris Haynes. “Like you said, I feel like I definitely outplayed the $9M that I’m making each year right now," Grant said. He is averaging 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and […]
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Corey Brewer Wants To Play Again
Free-agent guard/forward Corey Brewer says that he wants another chance in the NBA. “I feel like I can still help a team and I feel like I have a few good years left," said Brewer. The 34-year-old has played for eight different organizations throughout his career. Most recently, Brewer played with the Philadelphia 76ers and […]
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John Wall Says He's Back To Being Fully Healthy
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) said that he is 110 percent healthy at the moment. He has not played a game since December of 2018, but it doesn't sound like he'll play again until next season. Despite the hiatus, Wall says that he is waiting until the 2020-2021 season before getting back on the […]
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Collin Sexton Wants To Play Again This Season
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton mentioned that he would love to get back on the court this season. The NBA has discussed multiple scenarios of how many teams to bring back when the 2019-2020 season returns. There is a chance that the league invites all 30 teams, but it seems unlikely. Sexton would love to […]
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Shake Milton Expected To Remain A Starter
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton is expected to remain in the starting five when the season returns, according to Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor. He is averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 triples, and 1.1 steals during 16 starts this season. Milton has proven to be the Sixers best option coming off the […]
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KZ Okpala Making Major Improvements
Miami Heat forward Kz Okpala has been making rapid improvements to his offensive game, according to Heat assistant general manager Adam Simon. “Once mid-January came around, we saw the strides," Simon said. Okpala already has an NBA-ready defensive game, but he needed to make the jump on the offensive side. He missed most of the […]
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Knicks Want To Build Around RJ Barrett
New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett appears to be the centerpiece in the rebuilding of their organization. The team will look for players who can complement Barrett during the offseason. The Knicks are in desperate need of shooters, since the team is shooting 33.7 percent from deep this season. The only player that is shooting […]
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NBA Targeting A Return In Late July
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has informed the Board of Governors that July 31 is the target date for the return of the NBA season. The league has discussed four different scenarios for the restart, but has not officially picked one yet. The NBA would like the season to end by the beginning of October. It […]
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Eric Gordon Says He Has Lost Weight
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon says that he has already lost 12 pounds off his frame by dieting and working out. Gordon has been battling knee issues throughout the year, so hopefully a lighter weight will be able to help him. He was able to show some promising signs before the NBA went on hiatus. […]
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Fred Vanvleet Says Raptors Want To Defend Their Championship
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet says that everybody involved with the team wants to defend their championship, assuming the 2019-2020 season does resume. “We knew we had a good chance, as good a chance as anybody," Vanvleet said. He was dealing with a shoulder injury before the league went on hiatus. There has not been […]
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Damian Lillard Would Love To See Play-In Tournament
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard says that he loves the idea of a play-in tournament for the playoffs, assuming the 2019-2020 season does resume. Lillard recently mentioned that he wouldn't want to play again this season if the Blazers don't have a shot at the playoffs. He says that he's been off for two […]
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Joe Flacco Embracing Backup QB Role
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (neck) says that he is embracing his new role as the backup quarterback to Sam Darnold. He says that his job is to help the team get better and to help a young quarterback see things as clearly as possible. Flacco started the first eight games for the Denver […]
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Le'Veon Bell Excited To Run Behind Revamped O-Line
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell said that he "can't wait" to run behind the revamped offensive line. Last season was a struggle for Bell who finished with 789 rushing yards, which is his lowest since the 2015 season. The Jets were a bottom three team in numerous run game metrics last season. The […]
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Clint Capela Could Play When Season Resumes
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (foot) says that he is feeling better and could play if the season does resume at some point. Capela hasn't played since Jan. 29 due to right foot plantar fasciitis. There is no guarantee that the Hawks would even play if the NBA does resume the 2019-2020 season. There has […]
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Harry Giles Expected To Have Limited Role With Kings
Sacramento Kings center Harry Giles is not likely going to have a big role in the rotation going forward. His best opportunity would likely come with another organization, according to Jason Jones. Richaun Holmes had a breakout campaign during the 2019-2020 season, but unfortunately dealt with injuries. Marvin Bagley was injured as well, but is […]
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