Austin Reaves Starting Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will return to the starting lineup on Friday in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves returned from injury in a bench role in Game 5, though he replaced Luke Kennard in the first unit for the second half. On Friday, Kennard will come off the bench from the […]

Lakers Hope to Retain Luke Kennard in Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard is approaching unrestricted free agency, but the team wants to negotiate a new deal with him, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. "It is increasingly anticipated leaguewide that the Lakers will want to retain the recently acquired Luke Kennard after his strong first-round series against Houston," Fischer reported on […]

Suns Want to Keep Dillon Brooks Long-Term

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks will enter the final season of a four-year contract in 2026-27, but the team wants to keep him around with a new long-term deal. "I do expect to figure out a way to keep Dillon long term," team owner Mat Ishbia told The Burns & Gambo Show, adding he'll be […]

Jamal Shead Joins Starting Lineup Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead will start Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. He will take Brandon Ingram's (heel) place. Shead played well when Ingram exited Game 5 early and isn't a stranger to the first unit. During the regular season, he logged 12 starts, averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 1.3 […]

Jayson Tatum OK for Game 7 Against 76ers

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (calf) will play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports. Tatum sat out the fourth quarter of Game 6 due to apparent left calf discomfort. But the team has not listed him on the injury report for Saturday's game. […]

Joel Embiid Probable for Game 7 Against Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) is probable for Saturday's huge Game 7 matchup against the Boston Celtics. The star big man is expected to make his fourth consecutive appearance after recovering from an appendectomy. While Embiid's field-goal efficiency has been poor and he hasn't done much on the defensive end, his impact in the […]

Jonathan Isaac Downgraded to Out

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will remain on the shelf in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. His status has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off. Isaac has missed several weeks due to a left knee sprain, and it's unclear whether he will become an option in the postseason […]

Kevin Huerter Misses Second Consecutive Game Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) isn't available on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Due to a left adductor strain, he was tagged as questionable on the initial injury report, and the team has downgraded him to out ahead of tip-off. With Huerter out of commission, Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins will play leading roles […]

Brandon Ingram Out on Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss Friday's elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He sat out the second half of Game 5 due to right heel inflammation and won't be available Friday night, after initially being considered questionable for the contest. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5, […]

Tobias Harris Cleared to Play Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) will be available on Friday night against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded the veteran from questionable to available. Harris is dealing with a left ankle sprain, which might slow him down a bit in Game 6. So far in the series, Harris has been one of Detroit's […]

Kevin Durant Officially Out for Game 6

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Initially, the team listed him as doubtful for the contest. However, media reports on Thursday already suggested that Durant won't be available on Friday night. His next chance to return will be on […]

Dylan Holloway Signs Five-Year Extension With Blues

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway signed a five-year, $38.75 million contract extension on Friday. He was headed for restricted free agency before agreeing to a new deal with the Blues, who acquired him via an offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers in 2024. Holloway has been a great fit in St. Louis, though health […]

Barrett Hayton, Jack McBain Iffy for Friday

Utah Mammoth forwards Barrett Hayton (upper body) and Jack McBain (undisclosed) are both considered game-time decisions on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. Some other players on the team are also dealing with health issues, but Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny mentioned only Hayton and McBain by name […]

Logan Stanley a Game-Time Decision Friday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley (illness) is a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against the Buffalo Sabres, Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com reports. The towering 6-foot-7 blue-liner is dealing with an illness and couldn't practice on Thursday. This season, Stanley took a big leap offensively, recording 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 76 games split […]

Viktor Arvidsson Ruled Out Friday

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) won't play in Friday's Game 6 matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, WEEI's Scott McLaughlin reports. His absence was expected after Bruins head coach Marco Strum labeled Arvidsson doubtful for the game earlier this week. The Swedish forward was injured last weekend in Game 4 of the first-round series. […]

Nicholas Paul Set to Return Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (illness) is expected to return to the lineup for Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, Diandra Loux of The Hockey News reports. After sitting out Game 5 due to illness, Paul participated fully in Friday's morning skate, signaling that he is ready to return. Conor Geekie will […]

Charle-Edouard D'Astous Ready for Action Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous (undisclosed) is set to rejoin the lineup in Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. D'Astous has been unavailable to the Lightning since suffering an undisclosed injury in Game 1 against the Canadiens. His return will bump Maxwell […]

Victor Hedman to Be an Option "Really Soon"

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (personal) is close to returning to action but will remain out on Friday in Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports. "He's going to be an option really soon," Lightning head coach Jon Cooper told reporters Friday morning. Hedman hasn't played since March 19. He first […]

Suns Not Interested in Trading Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker remains a centerpiece for the franchise and won't be traded, according to team owner Mat Ishbia. "Devin Booker's going to lead us to a championship here in Phoenix," Ishbia said at his end-of-season availability on Thursday. "We're going to build the team around him, he's going to get better, just […]

Terrence Shannon Jr. Starting in Game 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. will join the starting lineup in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, filling in for Ayo Dosunmu (calf). Minnesota has lost a lot of bodies in this series, giving fringe players like Shannon Jr. more opportunities to showcase their talent. He will start in the backcourt alongside […]

Jonathan Isaac Unlikely to Return Friday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is expected to remain out on Friday in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, as he remains doubtful on the injury report. Isaac missed the end of the regular season and hasn't played in the playoffs due to a left knee sprain. Jamal Cain has emerged as his replacement […]

Kevin Huerter Could Miss Another Game Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Game 6 against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive game due to a left adductor strain. Due to Huerter's health issues, Caris LeVert has logged 25 minutes in back-to-back games off the Pistons' bench. However, the veteran […]

Aaron Gordon Remains Sidelined Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to left calf tightness. With Gordon remaining on the shelf, Spencer Jones is likely to get the starting nod again. The 24-year-old […]

Kyle Anderson Misses Game 6 Due to Illness

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) won't be available in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, and the team has now officially ruled him out. Anderson's minutes went up in Game 5 after Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) dropped […]

Ayo Dosunmu Won't Play Thursday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will sit out Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. This isn't surprising, given that Minnesota added Dosunmu to the injury report Thursday morning. It's a massive blow to the team, which already lost Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) in Game 4. Now, Mike […]

Joel Embiid Good to Go for Game 6

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) will play in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. As it happened before Game 5, Embiid has been upgraded from probable to available. Since making his 2026 postseason debut in Game 4 against Boston, Embiid has struggled from behind the arc, but […]

Tobias Harris Lands on Injury Report Due to Ankle Sprain

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the Orlando Magic. The veteran is enjoying a great series, but he appears to have sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's Game 5 win. Harris had his third consecutive 20-point outing on Wednesday and […]

Franz Wagner Won't Play Friday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 6 tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The German star sustained a right calf injury in Game 4 at the start of the week. Before sitting out Game 5, Wagner was listed as questionable on the injury report. Now, he has been ruled […]

Brandon Ingram Iffy for Friday's Action

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is considered questionable for Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Due to right heel inflammation, Ingram couldn't complete Game 5 and might now miss additional action. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5 but logged only two minutes. It was actually Jamal […]

Kevin Durant Listed as Doubtful for Game 6

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. This leaves open the possibility that Durant will return from a three-game absence, but ESPN's Shams Charania reported earlier Thursday that the former MVP won't play. Even with Durant sidelined, Houston has won back-to-back […]