Nils Lundkvist Won't Play Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (face) won't be available for Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He sustained a deep facial laceration in Saturday's Game 4 loss and missed Monday's practice. "We should see him before this series is over, but you won't see him tomorrow," Stars head […]

Yakov Trenin Could Be an Option Tuesday

Minnesota Wild forward Yakov Trenin (upper body) could return to action on Tuesday in Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, but Trenin practiced fully on Monday, suggesting he might be ready to return. Wild head coach John Hynes officially labeled […]

Mats Zuccarello Questionable for Game 5

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The Norwegian veteran practiced fully on Monday, but Wild head coach John Hynes labeled him as questionable for Tuesday night. After recording a hat trick of assists in Game 1, Zuccarello has […]

Brandon Hagel Pops Up With Two Goals in Sunday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel continued to terrorize the Montreal Canadiens defense on Sunday, scoring two third-period goals in a 3-2 comeback victory. He tied the game early in the period with a power-play marker and knotted the series at two with an even-strength goal five minutes from the end. Hagel has scored in […]

Nathan MacKinnon Records Three Points in Series-Clincher

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and dished out one assist as the team completed a first-round sweep of the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, winning 5-1 on the road. MacKinnon opened the scoring on the power play in the first period and added a couple more points in the third. His second […]

Bowen Byram Extends Goal Streak to Three Games

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram continued to make a big impact in the first-round series against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, contributing a goal and an assist in a huge 6-1 road win. He has recorded back-to-back multi-point games and is only the third defenseman in franchise history to score in three consecutive postseason outings. […]

John Carlson Delivers Two Assists in Game 4 Victory

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson recorded two assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers. His work on the power play helped Mikael Granlund score in the second period, and he set up Jeffrey Viel for a 3-3 game-tying goal late in the third. Carlson has been a great addition to the Ducks, […]

Connor McDavid Bags Pair of Power-Play Assists in 100th Playoff Game

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid marked his 100th career playoff game with two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. With McDavid leading the charge, the Oilers jumped ahead 3-2 in the third period but couldn't secure a road victory, leaving them with a 3-1 series deficit. While Edmonton is once […]

Jason Zucker Makes Early Exit in Blowout Win

Buffalo Sabres winger Jason Zucker (undisclosed) exited the action midway through the third period in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins, Jourdon LaBarber of the Sabres' official site reports. After taking a 4-0 lead in the first period, Buffalo was already in cruise control at that point, which could mean Zucker's exit was for […]

De'Aaron Fox Notches Game-High 28 Points Sunday

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox contributed a game-high 28 points in Sunday's 114-93 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Victor Wembanyama's return to action and his performance were in focus in this game, but Fox enjoyed a brilliant outing in the background. He had an 11-for-17 record from the field, going 4-for-8 […]

Joel Embiid Returns With Double-Double

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Sunday's 128-98 loss to the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia had Embiid available for the first time in this series, but still couldn't hang with the Celtics. The former MVP started well but ran out of gas as the game progressed, missing […]

Jayson Tatum Logs 30-Point Double-Double in Sunday's Win

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dominated against the Philadelphia 76ers in Sunday's Game 4, recording 30 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists in a blowout victory. He had his third double-double of the series, his first with assists. Tatum netted five triples for a second consecutive game and made exactly half of his 16 field-goal […]

LeBron James Quiet in Game 4 Loss to Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was limited to 10 points as the team failed to clinch its spot in the second round of the playoffs on Sunday night, losing 115-96 to the Houston Rockets. With James in top form, the Lakers secured a 3-0 series lead, but they were second-best from the outset in […]

Julius Randle Handed $35K Fine for His Part in Game 4 Altercation

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle was fined $35,000 for his part in an altercation in the final seconds of Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. Minnesota blew out the Nuggets on home court, but forward Jaden McDaniels went for an uncontested layup with 1.3 seconds left in the fourth quarter. […]

Nikola Jokic Fined $50K for Game 4 Incident

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been fined $50,000 for his involvement in an altercation late in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. Tensions flared between the teams after Jokic took exception to Jaden McDaniels' uncontested layup in the final seconds, by which time the Timberwolves had already clinched an impressive […]

Collin Murray-Boyles Continues to Shine for Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward/center Collin Murray-Boyles recorded his first career postseason double-double in Sunday's 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie big man scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in a series-tying win. Murray-Boyles, who was 5-for-11 from the field and 5-for-7 at the charity stripe, also contributed three assists […]

Deni Avdija Returns to Form Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija was back to his best in Sunday's 114-93 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, leading his team with 26 points. He added seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal to his stat line, finishing 8-for-14 from the field and 8-for-9 at the line. In the previous two […]

Victor Wembanyama Stuffs Stat Sheet in His Return

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (concussion) showed no rust in Sunday's Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, totaling 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals, and seven blocks in 34 minutes. He made all eight free-throw attempts and went 9-for-17 from the field, including 1-for-4 from downtown. The 2026 NBA Defensive […]

Austin Reaves Won't Suit Up Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) won't play on Sunday in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report and deemed a game-time decision. The Lakers hold a comfortable 3-0 series lead, so there's no reason to rush Reaves back. He sustained […]

Jonathan Isaac Likely to Remain Out Monday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will likely remain sidelined on Monday against the Detroit Pistons, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Isaac is battling a left knee sprain and last saw action six weeks ago. His absence hasn't affected the Magic, as Isaac averaged just 10.0 minutes per […]

Isaiah Joe Available for Game 4 Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns. The three-point specialist wasn't in the lineup for Game 3 on Saturday for personal reasons. Joe averaged a career-high 11.1 points during the regular season but hasn't found his stride in the […]

Aaron Gordon Uncertain for Monday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The 30-year-old is dealing with a calf injury and didn't play in Game 3. He returned to the lineup for Game 4, but logged only 23 minutes and sat out most of the fourth quarter. The injury […]

Jordan Goodwin Considered Questionable for Monday's Elimination Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Jordan Goodwin (calf) will likely be listed as questionable for Monday's must-win Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Goodwin injured his left calf in the series opener, and his absence opened the door for Collin Gillespie to start. Grayson Allen's return to action also […]

Joel Embiid Ready to Return Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) will make his 2026 postseason debut in Sunday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. He has been named a starter for the matchup after being upgraded from doubtful to questionable earlier on Sunday. Embiid hasn't played since April 6 and underwent an appendectomy three days later, so he might […]

Mark Williams to Remain Out Monday

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) will remain sidelined on Monday in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. He hasn't been part of the playoff action so far due to a foot injury. Phoenix might be eliminated on Monday, so it's possible Williams won't get another chance […]

Kevin Huerter Listed as Questionable for Monday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (hip) is listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Orlando Magic on Monday. He might have to sit out this one after injuring his left hip in Saturday's Game 3 loss. Huerter has been limited to 2.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 13.3 minutes per game this […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Cleared to Play Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (adductor) will be active for Sunday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. Following his 40-minute outing in Game 3, Oubre Jr. landed on the injury report with a sore right adductor. But the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. Oubre Jr. has been […]

Anthony Edwards Faces Multi-Week Absence

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) will be out of action for multiple weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Timberwolves lost their star man to a knee injury in Saturday's win over Denver. He has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension of his left knee. Tests on Edwards' knee revealed no ligament damage, […]

Kevin Durant Remains Out Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) won't play in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. His status has been downgraded from questionable to out. The two-time Finals MVP will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury and won't be part of Houston's lineup for the third time in this […]

Emil Andrae Expected to Rejoin Flyers Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae (upper body) looks set to rejoin the lineup on Monday in Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has been out of action since sustaining an upper-body injury in the series opener. Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported on Sunday that Andrae skated on the third defensive pairing at […]