Zach Collins (left shoulder dislocation) reiterated that he expects to be medically cleared when the Blazers resume practicing.

Advice: “I haven’t been officially cleared, Collins said. "But in talking to trainers about how I feel and what I’m able to do, everybody is on same page that I should be able to do everything with no issues." It will be interesting to see how coach Terry Stotts deploys Collins and Jusuf Nurkic (leg), in a frontcourt that had been starting Hassan Whiteside and Carmelo Anthony. Rotoworld.com 54 minutes ago

Andrew Bogut is open to returning to the NBA.

Advice: "I had NBA offers right before the COVID-19 pandemic, where I was potentially going to go back after the NBL season," he said. "[E]specially halfway through the season when the buyout and trade season comes up. It saves me having to spend the whole season over there and I can kind of join someone late, like I did with the Warriors last time. [I] can try to make a playoff run and then let that phase into the Olympics. I still think I've got a little bit of fuel left in the tank." It's certainly possible the 35-year-old Bogut might earn a spot on a playoff roster. Rotoworld.com Today, 10:27 am

Darius Bazley (right knee bone bruise) was seen recently playing a pickup game in OKC.

Advice: Bazley was expected to miss 4-6 weeks back on Feb. 10, so it stands to reason that he's fully recovered. He was averaging just 17.2 minutes per game, scoring 4.5 points on 38.3% FGs and 68.1% FTs, so there was never any fantasy value. Rotoworld.com Today, 10:26 am

Nikola Jokic has reportedly "stayed in great shape" in recent months, and coach Mike Malone said he looks "even lighter" than he was prior to the shutdown.

Advice: “If there are reports out there of a 6'11" lean, mean fighting machine Serbian walking around I believe it because I’ve seen it," Malone said. Jokic admitted he wasn't in top shape when the 2019-20 season began, so there was some concern that he'd put on weight during the pandemic. Instead, it sounds like he'll be ready to hit the ground running. Rotoworld.com Today, 9:55 am

Evan Fournier (right elbow UCL sprain) has "healed fully" and he'll be ready when play resumes in Orlando.

Advice: Fournier was expected to miss an 'extended period' when he initially got hurt, but that was way back on March 4. With three months of rest and rehab, he'll be ready to go. It's still unclear if the same can be said for teammates Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Al-Farouq Aminu (knee). Rotoworld.com Today, 7:10 am

The NBA's plans to re-start the season would reportedly leave out eight teams: the Hawks, Cavaliers, Pistons, Knicks, Bulls, Hornets, Warriors and Timberwolves.

Advice: The league is expected to approve a plan with 22 teams resuming play. The move is designed to lessen the health risks in Orlando, where play will resume, while avoiding the necessity for players to return after a four-month layoff to play games without a shot at making the postseason. Rotoworld.com Wednesday, 8:36 am

Long time Kings broadcaster Grant Napear was relieved of his duties at a radio station and stepped down from his position with the Kings after a Twitter interaction with former King DeMarcus Cousins in which he responded to Boogie with 'All Lives Matter..Every Single One!' when asked his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement. 

Advice: "I’m not as educated on BLM as I thought I was," Napear said. "I had no idea that when I said 'All Lives Matter' that it was counter to what BLM was trying to get across. I’m in pain. I’m 60 years old and I still have a lot to learn," he said. Obviously the Kings will have a new play-by-play man alongside Doug Christie when the season resumes this summer.  Rotoworld.com Tuesday, 5:24 pm

Jerami Grant said on Chris Haynes' podcast that he'll likely opt out of his player option for 2020-21 

Advice: “Like you said, I feel like I definitely outplayed the $9MM that I’m making each year right now," Grant said. "But at the same time… I’d love to come to a conclusion or something like that with Denver, it just depends what we discuss and negotiate when the time comes.” He got off to a slow start in Denver but an injury to Paul Millsap catapulted him into a lot of success. In his last 20 games, Grant was posting top-60 numbers in 9-cat with 14.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 dimes, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.8 triples. With Millsap set to hit free agency as well, the Nuggets will likely have to choose between the two, especially with Michael Porter Jr. in need of more minutes. Rotoworld.com Monday, 11:15 am

Derrick Jones Jr., an impending free agent, said his focus isn't on that right now. 

Advice: “I’m just worried about the season being put back on, that’s all,” DJJ said. “I really care about that right now. I want to play basketball.” He's going to be in high demand this offseason and you'd think the Heat will do everything they can to keep him around. DJJ is having his best year as a pro, averaging 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks. He makes a living with his dunking ability, cuts to the rim, and spearheading Miami's 2-3 zone with his athleticism, but he still has some untapped upside as his jumper continues to improve.  Rotoworld.com Monday, 7:24 am

Harrison Barnes said he agrees with Damian Lillard that he only wants to play again if the games matter for the Kings. 

Advice: “I think Dame is right," he said. "If you come back and play, you want to be playing for something.” The Kings had found their stride prior to the suspension of the season with 10 wins in their last 15 games, and Barnes wants to see that through. "This group, where we’re at, we need to play, we need to play together, and playing for something is important.” There is growing optimism that the NBA is considering a 22-team format with a few regular season games before a play-in tournament, so it sounds like Barnes and Lillard will get their wish.  Rotoworld.com Sunday, 7:06 am