De'Aaron Fox Making Solid Progress
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has been making good progress and is expected back soon, according to head coach Luke Walton. He'll sit out of Wednesday's scrimmage, but it sounds like he's getting better from his sprained left ankle. Fox is already running sprints, so there's a chance that he'll be cleared in time […]
Justise Winslow Won't Play During Restart
Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow (hip) took a hard fall during Monday's practice and won't play during the upcoming NBA restart. He suffered a hip injury that will force him to the sidelines until next season. Winslow has only been able to play in 11 games this season because of injuries. He was never a […]
Kemba Walker Expected To Sit During Friday's Scrimmage
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) is not expected to suit up for Friday's scrimmage against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team will hold out Walker for this meaningless game, but it sounds like he's close to being ready to play. "He’s felt great, he’s been able to add strength and those were the two […]
Ricky Rubio Has Joined The Team In Orlando
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio has officially joined the organization in the bubble on Tuesday. There has been some confusion on Rubio's status, but he's in Orlando and participated in practice on Tuesday. He carried fairly decent fantasy value during the regular season, but that might not be the same case anymore. Head coach Monty […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gary Payton Tests Positive For COVID-19
Washington Wizards guard Gary Payton has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and did not travel with the team to Orlando. The team is already thin at guard with Bradley Beal deciding to opt out. There is a decent chance that Payton opts out, but hasn't given a final decision yet. Troy Brown, Jerome Robinson, and […]
Aaron Holiday Could Start At Point Guard
Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Holiday is looking at an increased role with Victor Oladipo opting out of the upcoming restart. There's a good chance that Holiday starts at point guard and sees roughly 30 minutes per game. The Pacers will be without Jeremy Lamb (knee) and Oladipo during the restart and both of them played […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Will Not Participate In Season Restart
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has announced that he will not be participating in the NBA's season restart after testing positive for COVID-19. "After another positive test yesterday and considering the symptoms, Brooklyn Nets, team doctors and I have decided that it would be in the best interest for me and the team that I […]
Shake Milton Expected To See Bigger Role
Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton could be asked to run the offense when Ben Simmons is off the court, according to head coach Brett Brown. “He put his hand up in a pretty definitive way," says Brown. During the last nine games before the hiatus, Milton averaged 17.8 points and 4.1 assists. To be fair, […]
Ben Simmons Won't Have Any Restrictions
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) won't be restricted when the season resumes later this month, according to head coach Brett Brown. "He’s good to go and we look forward to watching him with what I’m told is, effectively, 100% health," Brown said. He was dealing with a lower back nerve impingement, but the hiatus […]
De'Aaron Fox Talking Contract Extension
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has begun talking about a contract extension with the organization. "I see myself being here. I want to be here," says Fox. It appears that the two sides have mutual interest, but the financial impact of the league's shutdown could make things more difficult. Fox is averaging a career-high 20.4 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Tests Positive For COVID-19
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. There is a good chance that Dinwiddie decides to sit out the upcoming NBA restart happening in late July. The Nets will already be without Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Kevin Durant (Achilles) for the restart. However, center DeAndre Jordan has opted out as well […]
Jerian Grant Expected To Join Wizards
Free-agent guard Jerian Grant is expected to sign with the Washington Wizards. Forward Davis Bertans has opted out of the NBA restart, so the Wizards have an open roster spot. Grant has not played in the NBA since the 2018 season with the Orlando Magic. He'll be nice insurance for the Wizards, but he's unlikely […]
Trey Burke Has Deal With Mavericks
Free-agent guard Trey Burke has reportedly agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The 27-year-old guard played in 25 games with the Philadelphia 76ers this season. He didn't make much of an impact off the bench in Philly, but the team was loaded at guard. The Mavs had a full roster, but center Willie Cauley-Stein […]
Knicks Waive Kadeem Allen
New York Knicks guard Kadeem Allen has been waived by the organization. The 27-year-old guard was the fourth string point guard and basically only saw garbage time minutes. The Knicks have claimed guard Jared Harper to take Allen's spot on the active roster. Harper didn't play much with the Phoenix Suns this season, but has […]
Tyler Johnson Agrees To Deal With Nets
Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. He was waived by the Phoenix Suns in February. Johnson is averaging 5.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.6 minutes this season. The Nets have waived guard Theo Pinson to make room for Johnson on their roster. Spencer Dinwiddie and […]