Gordon Hayward Expected To Miss Time During Playoffs

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward said that he'll leave the bubble in Orlando when his wife goes into labor. Her due date is in September, which would be in the middle of the playoffs. It's not ideal to lose a key player during the playoffs, but it's understandable considering the situation. It'll be tough for […]

Darius Miller Unsure About Playing During Restart

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (Achilles) is unsure if he'll be ready to play when the NBA resumes play. Miller has not played this season after having surgery last August. He has been unable to get into 5-on-5 action yet, so the team will have to wait before they evaluate him. It's unlikely that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Magic Haven't Ruled Out Jonathan Isaac, Al-Farouq Aminu

Orlando Magic forwards Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) have not been ruled out for the upcoming NBA restart, according to head coach Steve Clifford. "They're both in here working every day," Clifford said. Both players have been given months off to rest, but it seems highly unlikely that they return to action next […]

Justin Holiday Decides To Opt In For Restart

Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday has decided that he is going to play during the NBA restart in July. He was reportedly split 50/50 on playing, but has chosen to return for the rest of the regular season. He'll continue to see quality minutes off the bench for the Pacers going forward. His usage could […]

Nets Signing Justin Anderson

Free-agent forward Justin Anderson has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Veteran forward Wilson Chandler is opting out of the restart, so Anderson will take his place. The 26-year-old has not made much of an impact since joining the league in 2016. He struggles offensively, but Anderson is known as being a strong […]

Sixers Signing Ryan Broekhoff

Free-agent guard/forward Ryan Broekhoff has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 29-year-old has played each of the last two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. He saw 17 games of action with them in 2019, but was waived in February. He is a perimeter threat, but this is mostly a depth signing for […]

Justin Anderson Drawing Interest From Playoff Teams

Free-agent forward Justin Anderson is drawing interest from several teams, according to Ian Begley. He only played in three games with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 but had a successful season in the G-League. Anderson has struggled to reliably produce from the offensive side, but is known for his skills on defense. He might be […]

Vince Carter Officially Announces Retirement

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter has officially decided to call it a career after 22 seasons in the NBA. He won the 1999 Rookie of the Year award, made eight All-Star teams and is one of the best dunkers in the history of the game. He was unfortunately unable to win an NBA championship throughout […]

Corey Brewer Officially Signs Deal With Kings

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Corey Brewer has officially agreed to a deal with the organization. He'll join the team in Orlando for the NBA restart in late July. Brewer last played in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers and Kings during the 2018-2019 season. He's a strong defender and has reliable outside shooting, but he won't […]

Rockets Sign David Nwaba To Two-Year Deal

Free-agent forward David Nwaba (Achilles) will sign a two-year deal with the Houston Rockets. However, he will not participate in the NBA restart in Orlando. He is currently rehabbing a torn Achilles. The Rockets have a team option for next season if they want to keep him around. Nwaba has spent four seasons in the […]

Corey Brewer Expected To Sign With Kings

Free-agent guard/forward Corey Brewer is expected to sign with the Sacramento Kings when the transaction window opens on June 23. He has not played in the league since the 2018-2019 season with the Philadelphia 76ers and Kings. Brewer didn't offer much value during his last stint in the league, so it probably won't be different […]

Trevor Ariza Will Sit Out During NBA Restart

Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza has decided to sit out during the upcoming NBA restart. He will elect to pass on the restart happening in late July, which will be a big blow to the Blazers. Ariza will instead deal with personal issues, but is expected to be back next season. Rodney Hood (Achilles) […]

Eric Paschall Could Have Smaller Role Going Forward

Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall feels that he is going to have a smaller role with the team going forward. "I know I’m going to take a lesser role," he said. Paschall played extremely well after the All-Star break. He is well deserving of more playing time, but Draymond Green should be fully healthy […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Sit Out During NBA Restart

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) is expected to sit out for the rest of the season. There were reports earlier in the month that Oubre could return after having surgery in March. It can take players up to four to six weeks to recover from a meniscus tear. However, the Suns don't have […]

Justin Holiday Unsure About His Status For Orlando Restart

Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday says he is currently 50/50 on whether to play or sit out during the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. It sounds like Holiday is the only player on the organization that is considering sitting out. The team is letting him decide what he wants to do, but he has until […]

Jonathan Isaac Plans To Join Team In July

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) says that he plans to join the team in Orlando when the season resumes. However, Isaac is unsure if he'll be ready to play by late July. "As of right now, I'm going to the bubble," Issac said. He is currently dealing with a left knee sprain, but the […]

Dwayne Bacon Wants To Leave Charlotte

Charlotte Hornets forward Dwayne Bacon mentioned that his best option is to "go somewhere else" when he reaches free agency in October. He will be a restricted free agent later this winter and there's a chance that Charlotte doesn't even offer him a contract. They've given Bacon chances this season, but he has failed to […]

Jonathan Isaac Continues To Make Solid Progress

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) continues to make solid progress while rehabbing his left knee sprain and bone bruise. The organization seems skeptical at the moment that Isaac will be able to play when the league returns in late July. The Magic are going to be cautious with their franchise forward. It doesn't sound […]

PJ Washington Focusing On Ball-Handling and Playmaking

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington mentioned that he is focusing on his ball-handling and playmaking ability during the offseason. He was a strong force in the paint, so improved ball-handling could do a lot for his game. Almost 60 percent of his shots this season have come with zero dribbling. However, it sounds like he […]

Darius Miller Unlikely To Play Again This Season

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (Achilles) was ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery in August. The team has not reported much about his progress, so it's unclear if Miller is close to being ready for action. The Pelicans will have to wait until Miller reports to camp before they […]

Evan Fournier Cleared To Play

Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier (elbow) has fully recovered and is ready to play when action returns in late July. He was expected to miss an extended period of time when he suffered a right elbow UCL sprain. Fournier has been given three months to recover, so there shouldn't be any lingering issues. The Magic […]

Doug McDermott Has Fully Recovered

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (toe) has fully recovered and is ready to return once the NBA resumes play. He was dealing with right big toe soreness, but has been given plenty of time to rest and recover. McDermott is expected to see more playing time on the horizon with Jeremy Lamb (knee) done for […]

Darius Bazley Appears To Be Full Healthy

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (knee) was seen recently playing pickup basketball. He suffered a right knee bone bruise and was expected to miss around a month or so. It appears that Bazley is back to being fully healthy and ready to contribute when the NBA season returns. He's averaging 4.5 points during 17.2 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]