Joel Embiid Doubtful For Game 2

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will remain doubtful for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. Embiid continues to rehab his injured knee, but a return to the court Wednesday is unlikely. Paul Reed got another start and followed up with his second-straight double-double while hauling in 13 rebounds. Reed should start again while... Read More

Chris Paul Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week after suffering a groin injury on Monday. Paul appeared to injure his groin late Monday night and received an MRI. It remains to be seen the full severity of the injury, but the Suns are expecting Paul to be out through Game... Read More

Joel Embiid Named Most Valuable Player Of The Year

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been named the 2022-2023 Most Valuable Player Of The Year. Embiid finally surpassed Nikola Jokic after finishing as a runner-up the past two years to earn his first MVP award. Embiid was masterful this season, recording averages of 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.0... Read More

Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle Both Available Tuesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) and forward/center Julius Randle (ankle) are both available to play Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Randle will make his return after missing Game 1 while Brunson was questionable after dealing with some general soreness. Their availability could not have come at a better time... Read More

Dillon Brooks Will Not Return To Grizzlies Next Year

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks has been informed he will not be returning to Memphis following this season. Brooks has been a constant distraction this year and his antics in their playoff series loss to the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly the breaking point for Memphis management. With Brooks on the move, Luke Kennard seems... Read More

Jimmy Butler Will Sit Out Game 2

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) will not play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Butler suffered a sprained ankle in Sunday's Game 1 win and was questionable to play coming into Tuesday night. Butler went through shootaround and was reportedly moving well, but was officially ruled out. Caleb Martin and Kyle Lowry should... Read More

Grizzlies Noncommittal On Dillon Brooks

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks may have played his last game in a Memphis uniform. Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman denied to comment on the future with Brooks and even mentioned some "self-created distractions" that led to their first round loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Grizzlies need to do some soul searching this offseason... Read More

Steven Adams Expected To Return Beginning Of Next Season

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (knee) will likely be back on the court in the beginning of the 2023-2024 NBA season. Adams missed the back half of this year due to a knee injury and was unable to play during their playoff series loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Adams should resume his starting center... Read More

Kevon Looney Hauls In 21 Rebounds

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney was masterful on the glass in Game 7's win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Looney had a game-high 21 rebounds including 10 offensive boards. Looney also added in 11 points and four assists in just 30 minutes. Looney is shaping up to be one of the best bargains... Read More

Joel Embiid Doubtful Monday, Continues To Make Improvements

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is doubtful to play Monday against the Boston Celtics. Embiid is dealing with a sprained LCL in his knee and, despite the added rest time from their first round sweep, will likely miss their first game against the Celtics. It seems there is optimism for the center as he... Read More

Stephen Curry Pours In 50 Points To Clinch Series

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was unstoppable Sunday as he led his team to a Game 7 win over the Sacramento Kings. Curry set an NBA record by scoring 50 points on 20-for-38 shooting - the most points scored by a player in any Game 7. Curry also recorded eight rebounds, six assists and... Read More

Jimmy Butler Rolls Ankle Against Knicks

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game versus the New York Knicks. Butler led the team with 25 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in 43 minutes despite suffering the injury. Butler was extremely limited after going down and his status for Game 2 is... Read More

Trae Young Knocks Down Game-Winning Three

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young hit one of the most important shots of this year's playoffs to win against the Boston Celtics. Trae Young hit the game-winning three-pointer from near the logo with 1.8 seconds remaining to bring the Hawks up two and eventually seal the win. Young finished the game with 35 points, 13... Read More

De'Aaron Fox Officially Questionable For Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) is now listed as questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. Fox fractured his index finger on his left hand during Game 4's loss, but stated he intends to play through the injury. The Kings initially stated Fox would be considered doubtful moving forward so this... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable To Play In Game 5

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is officially listed as probable for Game 5 against the Miami Heat Wednesday. Antetokounmpo seems to have gotten through his first game back unscathed despite playing 43 minutes. There were report Antetokounmpo had to receive IV fluids after the game and this is a situation to monitor heading into... Read More

Bogdan Bogdanovic Expected To Start Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic is expected to start Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Dejounte Murray (suspension) will be sidelined due to a one-game suspension as the Hawks look to avoid elimination on Tuesday. With Bogdanovic in the starting lineup, AJ Griffin and Aaron Holiday may get some extra run. Neither Griffin nor Holiday cracked... Read More

Quentin Grimes Questionable Again Versus Cavs

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Grimes suffered a shoulder contusion in Game 3 and was unable to play in Game 4. The questionable tag brings some optimism for his status, but it remains to be seen if Grimes has made any progress... Read More

Otto Porter Jr. Picks Up Player Option With Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) will remain with the Toronto Raptors for another year as he picked up his $6.3 million player option. Porter only played a handful of games with the Raptors before going through season-ending foot surgery in January. Porter is expected to be ready for the regular season and will... Read More

De'Aaron Fox Intends To Play With Fractured Finger

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) stated he intends to play through his fractured finger on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. Fox fractured his left index finger and was originally expected to be doubtful to play Wednesday. However, Fox stated after Tuesday's practice he fully intends to play through the injury. The Kings have... Read More

Jaylen Nowell Questionable Tuesday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (knee) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets for Game 5. Nowell has been dealing with a knee injury over the past week and only played three minutes last game. If Nowell is able to go, he will likely be in the backend of the rotation for Minnesota.... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Unsure For Monday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is questionable to play against the Miami Heat Monday. Antetokounmpo has now been listed as questionable the past two games and the Bucks would gladly welcome him back as they look to even the series. If Antetokounmpo does make his return, he will likely push Bobby Portis back to... Read More

Jimmy Butler Officially Questionable Monday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (glute) is questionable to play Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Butler is dealing with a sore glute and did not go through practice on Sunday. Head coach Erik Spoelstra stated Butler was receiving a maintenance day, but his status should be confirmed ahead of Game 4. If Butler somehow sits,... Read More

Rudy Gobert Questionable With Back Spasms

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Gobert is dealing with some back spasms which may cause him to sit Game Two of their playoff series. With Naz Reid (wrist) already out, Kyle Anderson would be the likely next man up if Gobert is unable to go.... Read More

Nikola Jokic Questionable For Wednesday Night

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is officially questionable for Wednesday's playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic is dealing with a sprained wrist in his shooting arm, but it is hard to see him sitting out of this one. If Jokic does get downgraded to out, Jeff Green and DeAndre Jordan should see increased... Read More

Cameron Payne Will Not Suit Up Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) will remain out Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Payne will not be making his playoff debut on Tuesday as he continues to recover from lingering back soreness. Landry Shamet and Josh Okogie should continue to get minutes off the bench.

Josh Hart Good To Go Tuesday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is active Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hart was first listed as doubtful to play before being upgraded to questionable. In the end, it came down to Hart's pain tolerance and he feels well enough to play. Hart was stellar in Game One and should be another focal... Read More

Wesley Matthews Sitting Out Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Wesley Matthews (calf) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Matthews is dealing with a calf strain which he likely picked up in Game One on Sunday. Matthews played 18 minutes on Sunday, recording just six points and three rebounds. With Matthews sidelined, Joe Ingles and Jae Crowder should see... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Officially Doubtful For Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo took a hard fall in Game One and is dealing with a back injury. Antetokounmpo was unable to practice on Tuesday and will likely sit out Game Two. With Antetokounmpo likely heading the sidelines, Bobby Portis should slide into... Read More

Josh Hart's Injury Based On Pain Tolerance

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury that will rely on his pain tolerance. Hart noted to reporters his game status will come down to how well he can tolerate his ankle pain. Hart will go through warm-ups before seeing if he will be able to play Tuesday against... Read More

Cameron Payne Is Questionable To Play Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) is officially questionable for Tuesday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Payne was unable to go in Game One, but may look to return in Tuesday's game against Los Angeles. If Payne is able to go, he may take away some minutes from Landry Shamet and Josh Okogie.