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 […]

Bones Hyland Cleared for Game 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (knee) will play in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Coming into Thursday, Hyland had a questionable tag on the injury report due to a sore left knee, but the team has since upgraded his status to available. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) sidelined, […]

Josh Hart Ready to Rock Thursday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (back) will be available on Thursday in Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks. The versatile veteran was tagged as questionable on the initial injury report due to a lower back contusion. Hart was quiet in Game 5, but he's had a decent series overall. Across 34.8 minutes per game, […]

Nikita Chibrikov Recovering From Core-Muscle Surgery

Winnipeg Jets right wing Nikita Chibrikov had core muscle surgery last week and will be sidelined 6-8 weeks, the team announced. The 23-year-old Russian had a disappointing NHL season in 2025-26, failing to score a point in 11 outings. His performance in the minors was also far from impressive, as Chibrikov finished with 16 points […]

Elias Salomonsson Out 5-6 Months After Shoulder Surgery

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday and will be out for five to six months, the team announced. The 21-year-old Swedish native made his first 32 career NHL appearances this season, recording five points (one goal, four assists), 37 shots on goal, 27 blocks, and 50 hits, with a minus-six […]

Radko Gudas Remains Out Thursday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) will miss a fifth straight game on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports. The Ducks captain continues to nurse a lower-body injury, and there have been no updates on his potential return timeline. Drew Helleson will retain his spot in the lineup […]

Tyler Myers Scratched on Thursday

Dallas Stars defenseman Tyler Myers will miss Thursday's Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild as a healthy scratch, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The veteran blue-liner will sit out at least one contest after struggling through the first five games of the series. He didn't pick up any points and posted a minus-five rating while […]

Arttu Hyry Unavailable Thursday, Michael Bunting Makes Postseason Debut

Dallas Stars right wing Arttu Hyry (lower body) won't be in action on Thursday in Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The Finnish forward sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's Game 5. While he was part of the traveling party to Minnesota, Hyry will be forced to sit out at […]

Bobby Brink to Sit Out Thursday's Game 6

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink will be a healthy scratch in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. Combined with the regular season, Brink has picked up only five points (two goals, three assists) in 17 outings since moving to Minnesota. He must significantly improve his production to […]

Jonas Brodin Will Miss Game 6 Against Stars

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will sit out Game 6 against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury from Game 5 earlier this week. Brodin initially appeared to face an extended absence after being seen on crutches, but there's a possibility Minnesota […]

Clayton Keller Sets Up Two Goals Wednesday Night

Utah Mammoth winger Clayton Keller registered two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 27-year-old was involved in both of Utah's first two goals, scored by John Marino and Lawson Crouse. This marked Keller's second multi-point game in the series, giving him five points (one goal, four assists) through five […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Nets Special Hat Trick in Game 5 Win

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev scored a hat trick in Wednesday's double-overtime 5-4 Game 5 victory over the Utah Mammoth. He became the fourth player in NHL history to score three game-tying goals in a single playoff contest, with Dorofeyev's final goal coming 53 seconds from the end of regulation. The Russian forward joined […]

Dan Vladar Backstops Flyers to Series-Clinching Win

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar recorded a 42-save shutout as the team finished off the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the playoffs with a 1-0 overtime win on Wednesday. Vladar kept the Flyers in the game until Cam York delivered the series-winning goal with 2:28 remaining in the first overtime. This was a […]

Oilers to Use Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on Same Line Thursday

Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid (ankle) and Leon Draisaitl will start Thursday's Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks on the same line, Gerry Moddejonge of NHL.com reports. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has decided to pair his two superstar forwards to ease the load on McDavid, who is dealing with an ankle injury. Additionally, the […]

Brady Tkachuk Remains Committed to Senators

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk is upset by the speculation about his future and remains committed to the team, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. "I feel like I've answered this hundreds of times. Quite honestly, it's just getting frustrating. It's becoming a distraction. I have been fully committed to this team, to this city. It's just […]

Arttu Hyry Could Be Available Thursday

Dallas Stars right wing Arttu Hyry (lower body) has traveled with the team for Game 6 on the road against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. This suggests Hyry could be an option for the contest. He suffered a lower-body injury in Game 5, and Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan […]

James Harden Contributes in All Areas Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden posted 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in Wednesday's 125-120 Game 5 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP made half of his eight three-point attempts and finished 7-for-13 overall from the field. On the downside, Harden was responsible for six of Cleveland's 14 […]

Dennis Schroder Plays Key Role in Game 5 Win

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder was the X-factor in Wednesday's 125-120 win over the Toronto Raptors, scoring 19 points and dishing out two assists in 21 minutes off the bench. Schroder played the entire fourth quarter and scored 11 points as Cleveland turned a 103-100 deficit into a Game 5 victory. The German veteran was […]

RJ Barrett Records First Double-Double of the Season

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett continued his fantastic series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with his first double-double of the season in Wednesday's 125-120 loss, posting game highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds. He also registered five assists in 38 minutes, going 9-for-19 from the field with a 2-for-5 record from three-point range. With Brandon […]

Austin Reaves Contributes 22 Points Off the Bench in Game 5 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) returned to action in a bench role on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets and tallied 22 points in a 99-93 loss. This was Reaves' first game in four weeks. While the team elected not to start him, the 27-year-old was heavily involved in the action, logging 34 minutes. […]

LeBron James Regains Scoring Touch Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scored a game-high 25 points on Wednesday night in a 99-93 Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets. The veteran superstar rebounded well from his 10-point outing in Game 4, although James missed all six attempts from three-point land. Overall, he was 9-for-20 from the field and 7-for-10 at […]

Paolo Banchero Scores 45 Points in Game 5 Loss

Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero had a special night with 45 points on Wednesday, but he couldn't save his team from a 116-109 Game 5 loss against the Detroit Pistons. Only two players in franchise history -- Shaquille O'Neal and Tracy McGrady -- have been more prolific in a playoff game, sharing the Magic […]

Cade Cunningham Helps Pistons Survive With 45-Point Effort

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham scored a playoff career-high 45 points as the team staved off elimination with a 116-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Cunningham got rolling early and showcased his full offensive arsenal, finishing 13-for-23 from the field and 14-for-14 at the free-throw line. He made five of eight triples, […]

Jock Landale to Remain Unavailable in Game 6

Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (ankle) will remain sidelined on Thursday in Game 6 against the New York Knicks. On April 16, the team announced Landale would be re-evaluated "in approximately two weeks." It looks like the Australian big man isn't close to returning from a high ankle sprain. Mouhamed Gueye and Tony Bradley have […]

Peyton Watson to Remain Out Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) will remain out on Thursday in Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-year-old suffered a right hamstring strain on April 1. There have been no updates on Watson, so it's unclear whether he will be able to return if the Nuggets survive the first-round series against Minnesota. Tim […]

Austin Reaves Cleared to Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) has been officially cleared to return to action in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Reaves has been nursing a Grade 2 left oblique strain since April 2. He joins a Lakers lineup that remains without Luka Doncic (hamstring), so Reaves will […]

Luka Doncic Remains Without Timetable for Return

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) remains without a timetable for his return, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. "There's still no clarity on the timetable for him," Charania said on Wednesday during an appearance on NBA Today. "He is starting some on-court movement. He's continuing to improve on that. There's still some ways to […]

Brandon Ingram Won't Play in Second Half Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss the remainder of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team ruled him out for the rest of the night before halftime due to right heel inflammation. It's an issue Ingram has been dealing with late in the season. On Wednesday, he played only 11 minutes […]