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O. Anunoby - SF

TOR

OG Anunoby spent the NBA hiatus working on his shooting, ball-handling and passing.

Anything that boosts Anunoby's offensive versatility would be welcome, and he also spent plenty of time in the weight room, which is a common theme among players during the shutdown. Anunoby's 2019 postseason was marred by an appendectomy just prior to the first round, which he said he will "use as motivation" as the Raptors try to defend their championship against long odds.

Added Yesterday 12:57 pm (EST)

Eric Smith on Twitter

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V. Oladipo - SG

IND

Victor Oladipo has decided to sit out of the resumed NBA season.

“As a competitor and teammate this is tearing me apart," Oladipo told The Athletic. "But I truly believe continuing on the course I’m on and getting fully healthy for the 2020-21 season is the right decision for me.” Oladipo had been unsure of his status for Orlando since last month, and his decision to opt out isn't a big surprise. Back in March, Oladipo said he still wasn't 100% from his knee surgery, and all this time off does add additional unknowns on his recovery. Oladipo also has one more year under contract with the Pacers, so focusing on 2020-21 makes sense. With him out, Aaron Holiday, T.J. McConnell and Justin Holiday figure to see some extra minutes.

Added Jul 03 3:50 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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J. Morant - PG

MEM

Ja Morant said he gained 12 pounds during the NBA's hiatus.

“I feel like there’s always room for improvement," Morant said. "Gaining strength has always been a priority for me, and during this time I’ve been able to do that." The impressive rookie aggressively attacks the basket, and comes to Orlando ranked sixth in drives per game (18.4). He's shooting 48.6% in those situations, a number that could come up with added muscle to finish through contact.

Added Jul 02 2:20 pm (EST)

Tim MacMahon on Twitter

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A. Davis - PF

LAL

Anthony Davis said the NBA's shutdown has allowed him to get "100 percent healthy."

Davis had a minor left elbow injury on March 11 when the season halted. Prior to that he had a sore right knee, a bruised right calf, a sprained right finger, and a sore right shoulder that plagued him for months. He said the break helped all of those minor issues to heal completely -- hopefully that means the Lakers won't list him as 'probable' for every single game in Orlando, as they have all year.

Added Jul 02 2:09 pm (EST)

Melissa Rohlin on Twitter

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C. Swanigan - PF

POR

Caleb Swanigan has opted out of the NBA restart in Orlando.

This is an update from coach Terry Stotts earlier today saying that Swanigan was uncertain to head to Orlando. The Blazers should be OK without him in their rotation, especially with Zach Collins and Jusuf Nurkic ready to play and without restrictions. The Blazers will be allowed to sign a replacement player to their roster.

Added Jul 01 5:36 pm (EST)

NBC Sports Northwest

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C. Swanigan - PF

POR

Coach Terry Stotts said that Caleb Swanigan is uncertain about participating in the NBA restart.

The Blazers sound like they'll have Hassan Whiteside, Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins all available without restrictions, so there likely won't be many minutes for Swanigan anyway.

Added Jul 01 4:18 pm (EST)

Erik Gundersen on Twitter

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J. Embiid - C

PHI

Sixers coach Brett Brown said that no player on the Sixers "put in more time than Joel Embiid" during the NBA's shutdown.

"Forget what he has actually done in the gym for a minute," Brown said. "Just go to the man-hours and consecutive days and the amount of days he has put in over the past few months." Embiid admitted he wasn't "up to [his own] standard" early in the season, but has clearly put in the work to be at his peak when play resumes. That's music to the Sixers' ears.

Added Jul 01 2:28 pm (EST)

Philly Voice

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C. Johnson - PF

PHX

Suns rookie Cam Johnson appears to have added muscle during the NBA's hiatus, according to coach Monty Williams.

That's good news for a lean forward listed at 6'8", 210 lbs. Over 80% of his shots this year came off zero dribbles, as he was relegated to a catch-and-shoot role, so it's not like he needs to finish through contact very often. Still, bulking up is a good sign that he was working hard on his game during the time off.

Added Jul 01 1:54 pm (EST)

Duane Rankin on Twitter

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J. Parker - PF

SAC

Jabari Parker has tested positive for coronavirus and said he will join the team in Orlando for the NBA's restart.

Parker said he tested positive "several days ago" and he has been self-isolating in Chicago. He also said he is feeling well and is progressing in his recovery. The Kings have very slim chances to play more than the eight games prior to the postseason, and he does have a player option for next season. Sam Amick of The Athletic adds that the addition of Corey Brewer was a response to the revelation that Parker had tested positive.

Added Jun 24 3:41 pm (EST)

Sam Amick on Twitter

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A. Bradley - SG

LAL

Avery Bradley will not play when the 2019-20 NBA season resumes in Orlando.

Bradley emerged as a full-time starter for the Lakers and this is a big loss for the team, and they're already tied to J.R. Smith as a potential replacement. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is "the likely candidate to replace Bradley in the Lakers' starting lineup." Bradley's defensive tenacity and full-court pressure vs. point guards won't be replaced, but he made this weighty decision to reduce the health risks for his family.

Added Jun 24 11:41 am (EST)

ESPN

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D. Cousins - C

LAL

Free agent center DeMarcus Cousins will not participate in the NBA's Orlando restart.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that multiple teams expressed interest in Cousins and we know some of those teams included the Heat, Lakers and the Wizards, but Cousins will sit out as a precaution and continue to rehab his knee for the 2020-21 season. Cousins will be 30 this year and is coming off three serious injuries over the past two seasons, so it will be interesting to see what his market looks like during the offseason.

Added Jun 23 11:16 am (EST)

Shams Charania on Twitter

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T. Ariza - SF

POR

Trevor Ariza will not participate in the resumption of the NBA season in Orlando with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Instead, Ariza will use a one-month visitation period granted by the mother of his son to spend time with the 12-year-old as the parents work through a custody case. With Rodney Hood also done with an Achilles injury, Mario Hezonja, and especially Gary Trent, will really have to step up and are probably going to be value plays in DFS, at least initially. And the loss of Ariza's versatility and defense is a big blow to the Blazers.

Added Jun 22 5:39 pm (EST)

Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

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F. Hernández - SP

ATL

Felix Hernandez said he's decided to sit out the season because of concerns about COVID-19.

Hernandez was trying to win a spot in the Braves' rotation as a non-roster player, and he appeared to be in pretty good position this spring before the shutdown, though part of that was because Cole Hamels was sidelined. He'll probably give it another go next spring. With Hernandez out of the mix, the Braves should be looking at Sean Newcomb and Kyle Wright as possibilities at the back of the rotation.

Added Yesterday 11:17 pm (EST)

Jon Heyman on Twitter

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Ch. Briscoe - D

Chase Briscoe had been practicing on a simulator since February for Saturday and he survived a four-car battle for the lead in the final laps to win Saturday’s inaugural Xfinity race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.

The Indiana native scored his fifth series win in 13 races this season, becoming only the second driver in series history to win as many races in the same time frame. Sam Ard holds the record with six wins in the first 13 races of the season. Justin Haley, who also is from Indiana, finished second. Noah Gragson was third and followed by AJ Allmendinger and Austin Cindric.

Added Yesterday 8:06 pm (EST)

NBCSports.com

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M. Tanaka - SP

NYY

Masahiro Tanaka was released from the hospital Saturday evening, but he is expected to be entered into the MLB concussion protocol after taking a liner off his head Saturday.

Tanaka's concussion symptoms had dissipated since he arrived at the hospital, said Aaron Boone, and he reportedly checked out well following a battery of tests. Tanaka was down on the mound for several minutes this afternoon after being hit by a Giancarlo Stanton liner during a simulated game. "I appreciate all the support," Tanaka tweeted after being released. "I feel it a bit right now, but I’m all good. Going to try to get back on the mound ASAP! Thanks again for all the encouraging words!"

Added Yesterday 7:43 pm (EST)

James Wagner on Twitter

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L. Cessa - RP

NYY

Luis Cessa tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, the Yankees said.

Cessa has had mild symptoms, according to manager Aaron Boone. The right-hander is slated to again serve as a middle reliever for the Yankees when healthy.

Added Yesterday 7:39 pm (EST)

James Wagner on Twitter

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A. Nola - SP

PHI

A source told the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Breen that the Phillies have placed Aaron Nola, Adam Haseley and Christian Bethancourt on the COVID-19 Injured List.

There are no additional details about the condition of the players. If true, those three are joining teammates Scott Kingery, Hector Neris, Tommy Hunter and Ranger Suarez. Nola is the Phillies' ace, of course, and the club is going to have a difficult time filling out its roster if some or all seven players are absent at the start of the year.

Added Yesterday 6:36 pm (EST)

Philadelphia Inquirer

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J. Urquidy - SP

HOU

Jose Urquidy isn't with the Astros because of an undisclosed "condition," manager Dusty Baker said.

Baker didn't have anything to say about it. Obviously, there's no telling when Urquidy, who is slated to be the Astros' fourth starter, might be back.

Added Yesterday 5:14 pm (EST)

Chandler Rome on Twitter

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D. Swift - RB

DET

Lions signed second-round RB D'Andre Swift to a four-year contract.

Swift (5’8"/212) averaged 7.8 yards per touch behind Nick Chubb and Sony Michel as a true freshman at Georgia before clearing 1,000 yards rushing and seven scores each of the past two years as starter. Swift’s combination of vision, patience and 63rd-percentile Adjusted SPARQ athleticism made him an efficient runner, averaging 6.6 yards per carry on 440 career totes. 20 percent of Swift’s 196 senior carries gained at least 10 yards, the best mark in this year’s draft class. A rugged runner with elite acceleration, Swift is also excellent at reading the first level of the defense. He is the fantasy pick over Kerryon Johnson, checking in as an upside FLEX with an easy path to every-week RB2 status.

Added Yesterday 4:56 pm (EST)

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A. Díaz - 2B

HOU

Aledmys Diaz hasn't been at Astros camp the last two days because of shoulder soreness.

Manager Dusty Baker said Diaz slept on the shoulder wrong. The infielder should be ready to play within the next few days.

Added Yesterday 4:48 pm (EST)

Chandler Rome on Twitter

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