Gabe Vincent Named G-League's Most Improved Player
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent has been named the G-League's Most Improved Player, according to Ridiculous Upside. He averaged 20.9 points, 2.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds with the Stockton Kings and Sioux Falls Skyforce this season. Vincent played in six games with the Heat, but didn't see enough time to make a significant impact. The […]
Rockets Showing Interest In Tyler Johnson
Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson was waived by the organization in February. He remained a free agent until the NBA went on hiatus roughly a month later. The Houston Rockets have expressed interest in signing the veteran guard. It's unclear what the roster format is going to be for the NBA restart in Orlando. The […]
Kemba Walker Resumes Working Out
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) has resumed his workout program. Walker has been battling knee issues throughout the season. He likely benefited from the long hiatus, but the issues might continue to linger throughout his career. It's nice to see that Walker is back to working out and trying to stay in shape for […]
Tremont Waters Named G-League's Rookie Of The Year
Boston Celtics guard Tremont Waters has been named the NBA G-League's Rookie of the Year for the 2019-2020 season. He averaged 18.0 points, 7.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 2.5 threes in 36 games. Waters played in 10 games for the Celtics, but did not play well during his time on the court. The […]
Kyrie Irving Suggests Players Start Their Own League
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been vocal lately about his concerns with the current plan for the NBA restart. Irving reportedly started a group chat with his teammates and pushed for them to skip the restart in Orlando. He suggested that the players get together and create their own league. He'll be given until […]
Mike Conley Expected To Remain With Jazz
Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley is expected to remain with the organization this offseason. There is almost zero chance that the Jazz decide to move on from Conley, according to Tony Jones. His contract is not ideal, but he averaged 14.9 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds after the All-Star break this season. He started […]
Pistons Looking To Acquire A Point Guard This Offseason
Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said that the organization is looking to add a starting point guard this offseason. The team will consider trading for a point guard or drafting one through the NBA Draft. The organization bought out Reggie Jackson in February, which left them with less than desirable options. The Pistons have […]
Trae Young Wants To Improve His Conditioning
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young said that he hopes to improve on his conditioning during the extended offseason. Young mentioned that he wanted to "play at 100 percent for a longer period of time on both ends." He had the seventh-worst defensive rating this season among NBA players that averaged at least 20 minutes a […]
Jalen Brunson Not Quite Ready Yet
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) is not expected to be ready in time for when the season resumes in late July. He had right shoulder surgery in March and was expected to miss around a month. The Mavs won't know his official status until he reports to training camp. Seth Curry was playing extremely […]
Devonte' Graham Has Not Discussed Contract Extension
Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham has not discussed a contract extension with the organization, according to general manager Mitch Kupchak. Graham is a candidate for the Most Improved Player award after his performance this season. He is averaging 18.2 points, 7.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.5 triples after not playing much during his rookie campaign. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Damian Lillard Unlikely To Play Again This Season
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard said that he won't play again this season if the Blazers don't have a shot at the playoffs. He doesn't want to play in meaningless games if the NBA returns with only a few games before starting the postseason. The Blazers are currently 3.5 games back of the 8th […]
Knicks Showing Interest In Moving Dennis Smith Jr.
New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. could be used as a trade piece over the offseason, according to Marc Berman. The final year of his deal is worth $5.7 million, so it appears the Knicks would love to trade him before his deal expires. The organization has also been linked to wanting to move […]
Kemba Walker Thinks Knee Issue Could Be Chronic
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) said that his knee flared up on him earlier in the season because of all of the basketball he's played. Walker has already underwent multiple procedures done to his left knee. The Celtics have been attempting to manage his workload in order to keep him as healthy as possible. […]
Trae Young Not Prepared To Play Right Now
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young mentioned that he is not quite prepared to play right now if the season were to resume. "If we do end up coming back, there's gonna be some time where we get kind of like a mini-training camp started where we can get back in shape, play, and just kind […]
Spencer Dinwiddie Makes GoFundMe Promise With Fans
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie started a GoFundMe and said he'll sign a one-year deal of the fans' choice if they reach his goal of $24 million. He is currently under contract with the Nets until after the 2021-2022 season. Dinwiddie said he will donate the money to charity if it doesn't reach his goal. […]
Ben Simmons Has Done Impressive Job Rehabbing
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) was sidelined before the NBA went on hiatus due to a lower back nerve impingement. Head coach Brett Brown says Simmons has done an outstanding job rehabbing while the league has been shutdown. Simmons has had access to the team's facility due to the fact that his issue was […]
Ben Simmons Will Continue To Play Off The Ball
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is expected to continue playing off the ball once the league resumes play. He spent 93 percent of his time at point guard in 2019-2020. The Sixers believe that Simmons can give them solid minutes at both the power forward spot and center position. Simmons does not appear comfortable shooting […]
Hawks Are Seeking Backup Point Guard This Offseason
Atlanta Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk recently said that the backup point guard position is something they need to address this offseason. Veteran Jeff Teague struggled to adjust to his role with the team after he arrived via trade from Minnesota. "I feel like a rookie out here. I’m playing nervous," said Teague. He is […]
D'Angelo Russell Feels At Home With Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell said that he feels welcomed and embraced by the organization and the fans. “For me to come here, this feels more at home to me,” says Russell. He posted career highs in both rebounds and steals during his brief stint with the Wolves before the league went on hiatus. It's […]
Michael Carter-Williams In Good Spot With Magic
Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams says that he feels like he is in a good spot with his new organization. He mentioned that he doubted himself after being released by the Houston Rockets. "I didn’t know if I was going to be back in the league or not," he said. Carter-Williams has put together some […]
Vasilije Micic Says He Could Play in NBA
Philadelphia 76ers guard Vasilije Micic says that he could play longer than 20 minutes per game in the NBA. The 26-year-old guard was a second round pick by the organization during the 2014 NBA Draft. He has been playing well in the EuroLeague, but hasn't played in the NBA yet. Micic has an opt-out clause […]
Kevin Huerter Says Diet Was Part Of His Issue
Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter has been hindered by a knee issue basically all season long. He says part of the reason that his knee has been bothering him is a bad diet. He went gluten-free near the start of the 2019-2020 season. "I didn’t want to deal with the injury anymore, and I felt […]
Ben Simmons Ready To Play
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) will be ready to play when the league resumes, according to general manager Elton Brand. Sadly, Simmons has been unable to do more work because of the league being shutdown. He has been given plenty of time to rest and recover, but isn't able to get on the court […]
John Wall Says Wizards Need Upgrade At Small Forward
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall believes that the organization needs to upgrade at the small forward position. "With me and Brad [Beal], who is a great cornerstone, and you have Rui Hachimura who is a rookie that's in there, but I feel like we definitely need a three that's a dog, that can knock […]