Mitchell Robinson Probable for Friday's Action

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) is listed as probable for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The seven-footer has been dealing with an illness this week and missed Game 2. However, the probable tag suggests Robinson will be ready to rejoin the lineup on Friday night. Robinson has averaged 5.6 points […]

Kevin Huerter Remains Out Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded Huerter from doubtful to out, resulting in his fifth consecutive absence due to a left adductor strain. With Huerter unavailable, Daniss Jenkins has started to log big minutes off the Pistons' bench. He […]

Sam Merrill Unavailable Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) will miss Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. He suffered a left hamstring strain in the series opener and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Merrill's absence should give Jaylon Tyson and Dennis Schroder more opportunities to impact the game off the bench. However, they haven't […]

OG Anunoby Tagged as Questionable for Friday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is considered questionable for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. He has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain after missing the final few minutes of Wednesday's Game 2 win. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Anunoby is considered day-to-day. While Anunoby could remain in the […]

Joel Embiid Listed as Questionable for Game 3 Against Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle, hip) is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Friday night. The 2023 MVP entered the postseason recovering from an appendectomy and is now dealing with ankle and hip injuries. Philadelphia didn't have Embiid in the lineup for Game 2 of the series, and […]

Dan Vladar Looks to Return to Winning Ways Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar is expected to start Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Vladar wasn't on the ice for an optional morning skate, but he should keep his spot in the crease. After an outstanding first-round series against the Penguins, Vladar has lost […]

Penguins Re-Sign Connor Dewar for Two Years

Pittsburgh Penguins center Connor Dewar signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract extension on Thursday. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent before agreeing to the new deal. Deward had a career year in 2025-26, notching 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) in 78 games. He led all forwards on the team with 144 […]

Mikko Rantanen Played Through Torn MCL Late in the Season

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (knee) played through a torn MCL late in the season, general manager Jim Nill revealed on Thursday. The Finnish superstar suffered the injury during the Olympics in February. After he was hurt, Rantanen missed 15 games for the Stars. He returned for the final 10 regular-season contests and skated in […]

Rasmus Dahlin Ready to Go Friday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) looks good to go for Game 2 against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. Dahlin was hurt late in Game 1 while blocking a shot, but he said he's not injured. Dahlin's availability is crucial for the Sabres. The 26-year-old has […]

Alexander Nikishin Set to Return Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (concussion) is expected to draw into the lineup for Game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. Earlier this week, the Russian blue-liner was cleared to return to action after recovering from a concussion. Nikishin worked with Shayne Gostisbehere on the third […]

Christian Dvorak Available Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers center Christian Dvorak (undisclosed) will play in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. He's dealing with an undisclosed health issue and didn't practice on Wednesday. But Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet confirmed Thursday morning that Dvorak will remain in the lineup. "He's going to play. […]

Owen Tippett Remains Out Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) won't play on Thursday in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Tippett practiced on Wednesday and was on the ice Thursday morning, but he still isn't ready to play due to an undisclosed injury. With Tippett out of the lineup, the Flyers […]

Paul George Does a Little Bit of Everything in Game 2 Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George had one of his best performances of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Wednesday, logging 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in a 108-102 loss to the New York Knicks. He made five triples on 13 attempts and finished 7-for-18 overall from the field. With Joel […]

Tyrese Maxey Tallies Team-High 26 Points in Wednesday's Loss

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey scored a team-high 26 points with a 9-for-23 effort from the field in Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks. With Maxey leading the charge, the 76ers made it difficult for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but their offense fell apart late in the fourth quarter. […]

Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks With 26 Points Wednesday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson led his team in scoring with 26 points as the team secured a 2-0 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers with a 108-102 home win on Wednesday. In a tightly contested game, Brunson saved some of his best moves for last, scoring six points down the stretch when […]

Victor Wembanyama Notches Another Double-Double

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama finished Wednesday's 133-95 Game 2 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 19-point, 15-rebound double-double. In 26 minutes on the floor, he added 15 rebounds, one steal, and two blocks. Wembanyama once again filled the box score despite a lackluster 7-for-15 effort from the field. For the second consecutive […]

Stephon Castle Scores Game-High 21 Points in Blowout Win

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored a game-high 21 points in Wednesday's 133-95 blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, going 6-for-10 from the field and 9-for-9 at the charity stripe. Castle missed his lone three-point attempt while wrapping up his line in 24 minutes with four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. The 21-year-old […]

Ayo Dosunmu Exits Game 2 With Heel Issue

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu didn't complete Wednesday's Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs due to right heel pain. He played only 10 minutes, recording one steal and one block. Dosunmu missed all four field-goal attempts. The Timberwolves had Dosunmu back in the lineup after he sat out two games with a sore calf. […]

OG Anunoby Suffers Apparent Leg Injury Wednesday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby appeared to have injured his right leg in the closing stages of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Vincent Goodwill reports. He left the action with 2:56 remaining in the fourth quarter. "It looked like he was hopping, but I don't know anything," Knicks head coach Mike […]

Mark Stone Nets Late Power-Play Goal in Losing Effort

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone scored a power-play goal in Game 2 against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. His third marker of the playoffs ended up being a late consolation goal in a 3-1 defeat. The Golden Knights captain has also had three assists in eight games this postseason. After starting the […]

Leo Carlsson Pots Game-Winner Wednesday Night

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson scored the game-winning goal as his team tied the second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 with a 3-1 road victory. Carlsson's goal made it 2-0 6:36 into the third period. The Swedish talent became the third Ducks player aged 21 or younger to record multiple game-winning […]

Juraj Slafkovsky Ends Point Drought in Game 1 Loss

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky notched an assist in Wednesday's series-opening 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. He combined with Ivan Demidov to set up Nick Suzuki for a power-play goal late in the first period. Slafkovsky ended a six-game point drought. In Round 1, he also got things started with a productive outing, scoring […]

Bowen Byram Ties Franchise Record With Fourth Postseason Goal

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram potted a power-play goal in Wednesday's 4-2 Game 1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, tying the franchise record for most goals scored in a postseason by a defenseman. Byram has found the back of the net four times on 17 SOG, adding two assists in seven outings. He is tied […]

Zach Benson Posts Second Consecutive Multi-Point Game

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson contributed two assists in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, registering his second consecutive multi-point game. He became only the fourth player in Sabres history to record consecutive multi-point playoff games at age 20 or younger. Benson assisted Josh Doan at even strength with only a few minutes […]

Rasmus Dahlin "Seems Fine" After Early Exit on Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (undisclosed) looks to have avoided a serious injury in Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. He didn't play in the final few minutes after blocking a shot. Speaking to reporters after the game, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said Dahlin "seems fine" but added that he had not […]

Sam Merrill Listed as Questionable for Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons. Due to a hamstring injury, Merrill played just seven minutes in the series opener on Tuesday. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday and didn't practice. It appears unlikely that Merrill will play, but the questionable tag leaves […]

Luke Kennard Tagged as Questionable for Game 2 Against Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (neck) has picked up a questionable tag on the injury report before Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. After recording seven points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 29 minutes off the bench in Game 1, Kennard is dealing with neck soreness. The second […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Considered Doubtful for Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) is listed as doubtful for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The 27-year-old sustained a gruesome finger injury in Tuesday's series opener. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Vanderbilt is day-to-day, so he could still be an option in the […]

Jalen Williams Still Out Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been listed as out for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. He injured his left hamstring early in the playoffs and will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault mentioned on Monday that Williams remains week-to-week, adding that he […]

Carter Bryant Available Wednesday Night

San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (foot) is available on Wednesday night for Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 20-year-old rookie is dealing with a foot injury and didn't play in the series opener. Fortunately for the Spurs, they will have an extra option available off the bench in Game 2 after Bryant shook […]