James Ennis Has Solidified A Role In Orlando
Orlando Magic guard James Ennis has solidified a role for himself with the organization, according to head coach Steve Clifford. "The way he plays – shooting the ball and guarding primary scorers – really solidified our team," Clifford said. He was traded to Orlando around the trade deadline from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for […]
Lloyd Pierce Has Big Decision To Make
Atlanta Hawks guards Kevin Huerter and Cam Reddish have been battling for playing time all season long. Head coach Lloyd Pierce recently said that he needs to "figure out the Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter thing." Which means, Pierce needs to decide who is going to be the starting shooting guard going forward. Reddish might […]
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 […]
Marco Belinelli Wants To Stay In NBA
San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli wants to re-sign in the NBA this summer, but hasn't ruled out other options. The 34-year-old veteran might consider playing in Europe if the current NBA season is lost. The 13-year veteran is averaging only 13 minutes per game this season with the Spurs. He likely won't have significant […]
Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Will Work Out Differences
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and center Rudy Gobert are going to work out their differences and move forward, according to Jazz vice president Dennis Lindsey. Mitchell was not pleased with how Gobert acted before the NBA went on hiatus. However, both players are going to move forward in the best interest of the team. […]
Luke Kennard Ready To Play
Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (knee) would've been back in action on March 14 if the NBA didn't get suspended. He has been out of action since December 21 with patellar tendinitis in both knees. The organization has been trying to figure out a way to prevent this issue from happening again. Kennard has made […]
Joe Harris Has Fully Recovered
Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (ankle) says that he has fully recovered from the injury he suffered March 11. “So I was going to be out a month, no matter what, and then [the NBA shutdown] went down literally the next day,” Harris said. He has been able to use the training facility during the […]
Malik Beasley, Juan Hernangomez Might Return To Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley and forward Juan Hernangomez could stick around longer than the 2019-2020 season. Team president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas would like to re-sign both players this offseason. "We want those guys to be Timberwolves for a long, long time," Rosas said. Beasley is averaging 20.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists […]
Pacers, Victor Oladipo Pause Contract Talks
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is set to see a nice payday here soon, but the organization has paused contract extension discussions for the moment. The two sides were discussing a four-year $80 million deal before league was suspended, but couldn't come to an agreement, according to Ian Begley. Oladipo has missed significant time this […]
Tyler Herro Believes Injury Cost Him Rookie Of The Year
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro feels that he might have won Rookie of the Year if he didn't get injured. Herro missed five weeks of action due to an ankle issue, but has recovered since then. "I missed like 15 games, but before that, I felt like I was starting to find my stride, starting […]
Buddy Hield Has Good Relationship With Luke Walton
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield was clearly unhappy with his demotion to the bench. However, the move to the bench actually helped the Kings start to pick up some steam. Hield averaged 19.4 points, 2.7 assists and 4.4 triples during his 20 games off the bench. There were rumors that Hield would request a trade […]
Eric Gordon Trying To Stay Healthy
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) admitted that he's attempting to find his own way to stay healthy. His surgically repaired right knee has plagued Gordon throughout the 2019 season. He's averaging 14.5 points on 37.0 percent shooting, including 31.9 percent from deep in 34 games. His fantasy value took a significant hit when Russell […]
Jeremy Lamb Has Resumed Walking
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) has resumed walking and is making progress after surgery. He tore his left ACL and lateral meniscus, and also suffered a lateral femoral condylar fracture. Lamb has been ruled out for the rest of the season, but might be ready to play next season. He's back on his feet, […]
Victor Oladipo Could Be Limited
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo could have some limitations going forward, according to team president Kevin Pritchard. “We want to put a plan in place for him to come back, but you have to be willing to move the plan.” says Pritchard. Oladipo admitted he wasn't 100 percent healthy since returning in late January. The […]
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Making Progress
New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (wrist) says he is no longer wearing a hard cast. He went on to say he doesn't need surgery despite rumors that he would have the procedure. Alexander-Walker was expected ruled out indefinitely on March 7, but he said his timetable was about five weeks. He has been doing […]
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 […]
Klay Thompson is Not 100 Percent Ready Yet
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) has not fully recovered yet, according to Mychal Thompson. Before the league was suspended Thompson was cleared for light shooting drills. However, the organization ruled him out for the rest of the season in February. The Warriors are likely going to be careful with Thompson, so fans shouldn't […]
Jaylen Brown is Ready to Play
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hamstring) says he "wouldn't miss a beat" if the season started today, according to his trainer Desmond Eastmond. Brown missed five games prior to the hiatus due to a hamstring issue, but it sounds like he's ready to play now. Eastmond and Brown have been communicating through Zoom chats about […]
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 […]
Jimmy Butler Buys Basketball Hoops for Teammates
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler has decided to help out his teammates during their current NBA hiatus. Most parks and basketball courts around the country are currently closed, so many players have no way to train right now. Butler decided to buy basketball hoops for all of his current teammates. It's unclear when the NBA […]
Andre Roberson Believes He's Ready for Game Action
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson (knee) mentioned during a podcast appearance that he's ready to return to game action. He has not played in an NBA game in over two calendar years. He has missed almost all of this season while he recovers from a left knee injury. Roberson doesn't offer much upside in […]
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, […]
Norman Powell Has Changed His Approach
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Norman Powell said that he changed his mental approach this season. The biggest difference for him from last season has been his mental approach to the game. Powell spends more time looking at tape and focusing on off-ball defense than he did last season. It has helped him on the stat sheet […]
Devin Booker Could Play More Point Guard
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker could see more time running the offense as the point guard, according to head coach Monty Williams. Booker playing point guard for "10-12 minutes a game, maybe more," says Williams. Currently, Ricky Rubio runs point guard most of the time, but Booker does play it when he's not on […]
Rodney Hood Continues His Rehab Work
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) has been making progress and no longer needs to wear a walking boot. Hood has been working out one-on-one with the Blazers training staff about three times a week. He is hopeful to be able to get on the court around sometime in June. His timetable to return […]
Klay Thompson is Feeling Great
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) appears to be on track to return for next season. Thompson is still recovering from an ACL tear and doesn't plan on playing during the 2019-2020 season. It sounds like Thompson is feeling good and should be back to full speed by the beginning of next season. The […]
Jeremy Lamb Should Be Off Crutches Soon
Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) is expected to be off crutches soon after having knee surgery on March 11. Lamb was ruled out for the rest of the season on Feb. 24 after suffering a left ACL tear, a torn lateral meniscus, and a lateral femoral condylar fracture. There's a good chance that Lamb […]
Klay Thompson Should be Ready by September
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (knee) should be ready to play around September or October, according to head coach Steve Kerr. Thompson is recovering from an ACL tear, but should before the start of next season. He began shooting around and doing some drills before the NBA went on hiatus. The Warriors have no […]
Cameron Johnson is Ready to Play
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Johnson missed the final three games before the NBA went on hiatus due to mononucleosis. He was not dealing with an other symptoms and has made a full recovery. It sounds like he's feeling better and is ready to play when the NBA resumes play. It's unclear at the moment when […]