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 […]
Kyrie Irving Could Miss Six Months
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) could be sidelined up to six months, according to Dr. John Kelly IV. He underwent arthroscopic surgery back on March 3, so Irving is expected to return in September. “Any stability surgery requires at least four months of rehab with an expectation of six months more realistic," says Kelly. […]
John Wall Vows To Come Back Stronger
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) has not played in an NBA game since December of 2018. He continues to make great progress and vowed that he will be back even stronger than before. "I’m gonna be better than what I was before, and that’s the scary part," says Wall. Before tearing his Achilles, Wall […]
Austin Rivers Wants To Eventually Become An NBA Coach
Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers has expressed interest in eventually becoming an NBA coach. Rivers goes on to say that his interest in coaching continues to grow, but he's also interested in being a player agent or general manager. His father Doc Rivers, has been an NBA head coach since the 1999-2000 season. He won […]
Jalen Brunson Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) says he'll be out of action for at least four to six months. He underwent shoulder surgery seven weeks ago on his right shoulder. Brunson fully expects to be ready to go when training camp gets started next season. He saw some fantasy value as the backup guard behind […]
Justise Winslow Is Pain-Free
Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow (back) says he is pain-free and doesn't have anymore symptoms. "I plan to get right back into the swing of things when everything resumes," says Winslow. He has played in just 11 games this season due to injuries, but he appears to finally be over them. He was dealt to […]
Tony Wroten Wants To Make NBA Comeback
Former NBA point guard Tony Wroten says his goal is to land another job in the NBA. Wroten was a former first round pick of the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2012 NBA Draft. He is most known for the three seasons that he played on the Philadelphia 76ers. Injuries derailed his career, but Wroten has […]
Knicks Could Be A Trade Partner For Chris Paul
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul was enjoying one of the best seasons of his career during the 2019-2020 season. However, the New York Knicks have reportedly shown interest in Paul to jump start a winning culture, according to Ian Begley. Knicks president Leon Rose was Paul's agent, so they have a relationship together. The […]
Frank Ntilikina Expected To Remain With Knicks
New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina is expected to remain with the organization despite trade rumors, according to Marc Berman. Team president Leon Rose and Ntilikina reportedly have a strong connection, so it's unlikely that the Knicks decide to move him. He's an elite defender but has had trouble on offense since joining the league. […]
Malcolm Brogdon is Back to Full Health
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (quad) says that he is 100 percent and fully healed from his injury. Brogdon has missed 17 of the 65 games this season and has been sidelined since March 4. However, the league is currently in hiatus, so Brogdon has been given time off to rest. Brogdon says he has […]
Tyler Herro Feels Close to Ready
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro believes he would only need one workout before feeling that his shot is back. Herro said that dribbling and feeling for the game would come back after an hour workout. Most players don't have access to a basketball hoop right now, but Herro's teammate Jimmy Butler sent all of the […]
Fred VanVleet Could Take Shorter Deal
Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet might consider taking a shorter-term deal this offseason. Vanvleet didn't seem interested in taking a short deal earlier in the season, but it appears things have changed. He's aware that the cap situation around the league is uncertain especially with the NBA currently in hiatus. It sounds like Vanvleet is […]
Ben Simmons is Good to Go
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) has not suffered any setbacks and is ready to play, according to Jackie MacMillan. Simmons was dealing with a lower back impingement, but it appears to be much better now. The Sixers might have lost him for the rest of the regular season if there wasn't a hiatus. It's […]
Lou Williams Wants To Stay With Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams says he doesn't want to play for another organization, according to Ros Gold-Onwude. During an ESPN interview Williams said, "I identify with this group of guys, I identify with this organization. I don’t see me finding that somewhere else.” Williams signed a three-year deal with the Clippers in 2018, […]
John Wall Won't Play Again This Season
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (Achilles) reiterated that he doesn't plan to play again during the 2019-2020 season. "In our best-case scenario, we're just going to wait until next season," says Wall. He had Achilles surgery in February of 2019, so he should be ready to play at the start of the 2020-2021 season. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jared Harper Released By Suns
Phoenix Suns guard Jared Harper has been released by the organization on Sunday. He was on a two-way deal with the Suns, but the team has decided to let him go. The team is letting go of Harper so that he can find a better fit for himself elsewhere. The 22-year-old only played in three […]
Jalen Brunson Undergoes Surgery
Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) underwent surgery on Friday to repair an injury in his right shoulder. He was expected to hold off doing the surgery until after the regular season, but the circumstances have changed. The NBA is now on hold, so Brunson has decided to do the surgery. Often times, labrum surgeries […]
Trae Young Tallies Double-Double With Assists In Loss
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been one of the NBA's most productive fantasy players this season, and he finished with another sensational performance against the Knicks on Wednesday. In 38 minutes, he dropped 42 points on 12-for-25 shooting overall, 6-for-12 from deep and he connected on 12 of his 15 free-throw tries. Young also […]
Jamal Murray's Big Line Not Enough
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray connected on 10-for-22 shooting from the floor and made three of 11 from three to record 25 points in the 16-point loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. Murray did not get much help from his backcourt partner Gary Harris, who managed just eight points on 3-for-5 shooting across 25 minutes of […]
Devonte' Graham Scores 30 Points
Charlotte Hornets point guard Devonte' Graham compiled 30 points, one rebound, six assists, and one steal in 37 minutes during the 109-98 win over the Heat on Wednesday. The 25-year-old also went 8-for-11 from downtown. The Kansas product has now scored at least 23 points in the last four games, and is tied with Terry […]
Dillon Brooks, Justise Winslow Questionable For Thursday
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Dillon Brooks (groin) and point guard Justise Winslow (back) have both picked up questionable designations for Thursday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks is yet to miss a game this season and has recently rekindled his offensive touch, averaging 19 points over his last eight outings. Conversely, Winslow is yet […]