Keldon Johnson Comes Alive in Game 5 Against Timberwolves

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson had the second-most points among all scorers in Tuesday's 126-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting up 21 points with an 8-for-11 effort from the field. In 22 minutes off the bench, he also picked up a pair of rebounds and steals, along with one block. It was a […]

Stephon Castle Makes All-Around Impact in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle made himself useful in all areas in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, notching 17 points, four rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in 27 minutes. He also committed four turnovers, but they didn't really affect the game, as the Spurs won 126-97. Castle […]

Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Big Win in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama was once again unstoppable for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Tuesday night, stuffing the stat sheet with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in a big 126-97 win. Wembanyama finished 9-for-16 from the field and 2-for-5 from downtown, becoming only the third Spurs player […]

Mason McTavish Delivers Two Assists Tuesday Night

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish dished out two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. In the first period, Beckett Sennecke scored a power-play goal, and Olen Zellweger tied the game at two with an even-strength tally late in the third. This was a painful loss for the Ducks, who now […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Pots Two Goals in Vital Game 5 Win

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev produced two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory in Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks, putting his team one win away from the Western Conference Finals. The Russian forward notched a power-play goal late in the first period and scored at even strength with 4:10 played in overtime. Jack […]

Josh Doan Records Two Assists in Game 4 Victory

Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan recorded two assists as the team tied the second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens with a 3-2 road win. Doan extended his assist streak to five games when Mattias Samuelsson opened the scoring in the first period and added another in the third on a power-play goal by Zach Benson. […]

Penguins Want Evgeni Malkin Back

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is a pending unrestricted free agent, but he could still have a future with the franchise, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. On Tuesday, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said he would "love" to have Malkin back for next season. The team has reportedly been in discussions with Malkin and his agent […]

Sidney Crosby Joins Team Canada for World Championship

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will play for Team Canada at the 2026 World Championship. This will be only the fourth time Crosby will participate in the tournament, but he will be part of Canada's squad for a second consecutive year. In 2025, Crosby racked up 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in eight games, […]

Ryan Poehling Suffers Upper-Body Injury in Game 5 Loss

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (upper body) didn't finish Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He left the game in the first period after taking a big hit from Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb. Poehling needed assistance to leave the ice, and McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty and a game […]

76ers Part Ways With Daryl Morey

Daryl Morey won't continue as the president of basketball operations with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. He will leave the franchise after six years in Philadelphia. During Morey's tenure, the 76ers made the playoffs five times, winning four series. The team posted a 270-212 regular-season record but failed to advance beyond the second […]

Kevin Huerter Iffy for Game 5 Against Cavaliers

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Huerter hasn't seen any action since Game 4 of the first-round series against Orlando, missing seven games due to a left adductor strain. His absence has created additional playing time […]

Dylan Harper Cleared for Action Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (knee) will suit up for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The team added him to the injury report in the afternoon due to a sore left knee, but Harper has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. In Game 4, Harper bounced back […]

De'Aaron Fox Available for Game 5 Against Timberwolves

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) will play in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports. Fox hurt his right ankle in Game 4 and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. After participating in the morning shootaround, he was deemed a game-time decision. In […]

Caris LeVert Remains on Injury Report With Heel Issue

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is listed as questionable for Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also considered questionable for Game 4 on Monday before being cleared to play. LeVert had by far his best postseason outing of the year, erupting for a team-high 24 points off the bench. […]

Duncan Robinson Listed as Questionable for Game 5

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) is questionable for Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The veteran has been added to the injury report due to lower back soreness. Robinson had a great start to the series against Cleveland but was limited to four points in 29 minutes during Game 4. Instead, the […]

Brandon Clarke Dies at Age 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke has died at age 29. LAPD sources told ABC News that Clarke died of a possible drug overdose on Monday, with narcotics found at the scene and no indication of foul play. The news of his death comes six weeks after Clarke was arrested for speeding and possession of a […]

Charlie McAvoy Slapped With Six-Game Suspension

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will sit out the first six games of the 2026-27 regular season due to a suspension, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended McAvoy for slashing Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson in Game 6 of their first-round playoff matchup on May 1. This marks McAvoy's […]

Jonas Brodin Unavailable for Game 5 Against Avalanche

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) hasn't traveled with the team for Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He will be absent for a sixth consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. If the Wild don't win on Wednesday, Brodin won't get a chance to return […]

Joel Eriksson Ek to Remain Out Wednesday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play in Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He hasn't traveled to Denver due to a lower-body injury, which has kept him out for the entire series. The Swedish forward has been listed as day-to-day, but his absence […]

Sam Malinski Day-to-Day With Upper-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. The 27-year-old had been ever-present in the Avalanche lineup since opening day until an upper-body injury kept him out on Monday against Minnesota. Over seven postseason appearances, Malinski […]

Artturi Lehkonen Considered Day-to-Day

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) is day-to-day, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. The Finnish forward missed Monday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury. Lehkonen is a highly effective player, registering six points (three goals, three assists) and a plus-nine rating in seven playoff games this year. […]

Charlie Coyle Lands Six-Year Extension

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle has signed a six-year, $36 million contract extension with the team, skipping unrestricted free agency. Coyle turned 34 in March, but his new deal suggests that Columbus believes he will remain an effective player for several more years. In 2025-26, Coyle had one of the best seasons of his […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Start Game 4 Against Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will start Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. The Sabres started the postseason with Luukkonen as their No. 1, but Alex Lyon has been in the net in each of the last seven games. On Tuesday, Luukkonen will have a chance to re-establish himself as the starter […]

Drew Helleson Unavailable for Game 5

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson (undisclosed) is not an option on Tuesday for Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. Helleson entered the lineup at the start of the postseason after the Ducks lost Radko Gudas (lower body), registering one assist, five SOG, and nine hits in eight games. However, […]

Radko Gudas Still Out Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) will remain sidelined on Tuesday for Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. Gudas appears to be progressing and was considered a game-time decision for Game 4, but it remains unclear when he will return. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville has said he […]

Mark Stone Won't Play Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (lower body) won't play in Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. Vegas will be without its captain for a second straight game. Losing Stone has been a bitter blow to the team. He has contributed three goals and four assists in […]

Luka Doncic Admits He Wasn't Close to Returning Before Season Ended

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) wasn't close to returning before the team's season ended on Monday night. "I know some people wanted me (to come) back, but obviously I wasn't close to clearing," Doncic said. "If I could be out there, I would be, 100%. Everybody in that room knows this is […]

LeBron James Uncertain About Future After Season-Ending Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has yet to make plans for his future after his 23rd NBA campaign ended with a 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. "I think you guys asked me about [retirement], and I've answered questions. I don't think I've come out and been […]

Ajay Mitchell Continues to Excel for Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell wrapped up the second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 28-point effort in Monday's 115-110 win. The 23-year-old sophomore had the best postseason scoring performance of his young career and also made a mark defensively, recording four steals. He had an outstanding 12-for-19 record from the field, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts 35 Points in Series Clincher

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points as the defending champions completed their second-round sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 115-110 road win on Monday night. He also had one rebound, eight assists, and one steal, finishing 11-for-22 from the field and 12-for-15 at the free-throw line. This […]