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 […]

Cade Cunningham Struggles in Game 4 Loss

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham couldn't get going in Monday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing a 112-103 loss with 19 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five turnovers. He had a solid 2-for-5 record from deep but went 7-for-16 overall from the field. The 19-point effort marks Cunningham's postseason career […]

James Harden Records 40th Postseason Double-Double

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden logged his 40th postseason double-double in Monday's 113-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons, scoring 24 points and handing out 11 assists. He also made a significant impact defensively, recording three steals and one block. Harden notched 15 of his points in the first half. The former MVP let Donovan Mitchell […]

Donovan Mitchell Ties NBA Playoff Record With 39 Second-Half Points

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led his team to a series-tying 112-103 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday, scoring 43 points with a 13-for-26 effort from the field. Detroit limited Mitchell to just four first-half points before he ran amok in the second half. With 39 points, Mitchell tied the NBA record for most […]

Draymond Green Set to Stay With Warriors

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green is expected to remain with the team in 2026-27. His name popped up in trade rumors during the season, but the Warriors seem ready to move forward with their core group. Head coach Steve Kerr has just signed a new two-year contract, and there are reportedly extension talks planned […]

Warriors Looking to Extend Stephen Curry in Offseason

The Golden State Warriors are expected to engage in extension talks with point guard Stephen Curry this offseason. The two-time MVP is currently under contract for one more season, but the team appears determined to keep him around for longer. Head coach Steve Kerr has just signed up for two more years with the Warriors, […]

Bucks Listening to Offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo seems closer than ever to leaving the team. On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Bucks are open to trade offers for Antetokounmpo. The team is looking for a young blue-chip talent and/or a surplus of draft picks in a potential deal. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, […]

OG Anunoby Expected to Be Ready for Game 1 of East Finals

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is expected to be healthy for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, Ian Begley of SNY reports. "OG Anunoby will play in Game 1," Begley said on Monday. "I feel very comfortable saying that, just because of where this thing was in the day or two days […]

De'Aaron Fox Listed as Questionable for Game 5

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fox injured his right ankle in Game 4 but had no issues finishing the game. Yet he has landed on the injury report before Tuesday's contest, leaving his status uncertain. The two-time All-Star posted 24 […]

Kevin Huerter to Remain Sidelined in Game 4

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (adductor) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Huerter remains on the sideline and hasn't appeared in a contest since Game 4 of the first-round series. It's unclear when Huerter will return, with him being listed as questionable coming into this game. His continued […]

Caris LeVert is Cleared for Game 4 on Monday

Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (heel) has been upgraded to available ahead of Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeVert was questionable coming into this game due to a right heel contusion. He played 17 minutes on Saturday, finishing with six points, four rebounds, and four steals in the loss. The expectation is that LeVert […]

Thomas Bryant is Available to Play in Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (back) is cleared to suit up for Monday's Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons. Bryant was uncertain to play in this one due to back spasms. It doesn't appear to be significant enough to keep Bryant out of action. He hasn't played a significant role in the rotation throughout the […]

Victor Wembanyama Won't be Suspended Following Game 4 Ejection

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won't face further discipline following his ejection from Sunday's Game 4. Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday's game after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid in the head. The superstar center won't face a fine or any kind of suspension. He only played 12 […]

Anthony Edwards Powers Wolves to Game 4 Win

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards recorded 36 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal in Sunday's 114-109 Game 4 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 24-year-old shot 13-for-22 from the field, 3-for-5 from deep, and 7-for-8 at the line across 40 minutes. He scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, including 12 during […]

De'Aaron Fox Posts 24 Points as Spurs Drop Game 4 to Wolves

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox accumulated 24 points (8-for-23 on field goals, 1-for-7 from three, 7-for-10 on free throws), four rebounds, three assists, and three steals across 37 minutes in Sunday's 114-109 Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fox shared team-high scoring honors with rookie Dylan Harper, who also poured in 24 off […]

Victor Wembanyama Ejected in Game 4 Loss

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter. According to the Associated Press through NBA.com, Wembanyama threw an elbow toward Naz Reid, and the upgraded foul triggered an automatic ejection. He finished with […]

VJ Edgecombe Struggles with Shot in Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe finished Sunday's 144-114 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks with eight points, six rebounds, seven assists, and one block in 30 minutes. The rookie shot 4-for-14 from the field and missed all six of his three-point attempts as Philadelphia was swept out of the second round. It was […]

Paul George Held to Seven Points in 76ers' Game 4 Loss

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George managed just seven points (3-for-7 FG), one rebound, two assists, and one three-pointer in Sunday's 144-114 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. The 36-year-old capped the second-round series with his lowest-scoring outing of the playoffs, as the Knicks completed a four-game sweep. George averaged 14.5 points across the […]

Josh Hart Helps Knicks Reach East Finals

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (thumb) recorded 17 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, and four three-pointers in Sunday's 144-114 Game 4 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran wing shot 6-for-10 from the field, 4-for-6 from deep, and 1-for-1 at the line across 29 minutes as New York completed the […]

Jalen Brunson Finishes Game 4 Sweep with 22 Points

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson finished Sunday's 144-114 Game 4 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with 22 points, four rebounds, six assists, and six three-pointers. The All-Star drained 6-for-10 from beyond the arc and went 8-for-17 from the field. Brunson's early shooting helped fuel a record-setting first quarter in which New York knocked […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Logs Sixth Double-Double of Postseason

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns recorded his sixth double-double of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Sunday, playing his part in a 144-114 blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers with 17 points, four rebounds, 10 assists, and two blocks. Towns did all of that in just 20 minutes, finishing with a 5-for-7 record from the […]

Ayo Dosunmu Replaces Mike Conley in Starting Unit Sunday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu will start Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, replacing Mike Conley. The Timberwolves are tweaking their starting lineup for a second consecutive game after bringing Anthony Edwards back into the first unit in Game 3. Given that Conley logged only 4:13 in the last game, it's not […]

Miles McBride Tallies Game-High 25 Points in Series-Clincher

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride led all scorers in Sunday's 144-114 Game 4 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. He got hot from downtown, going 7-for-9 and finishing 7-for-10 overall from the field, making all four free-throw attempts. McBride also contributed four rebounds and one steal during the series-clinching win. The 25-year-old made a second […]

Tyrese Maxey Settles for 17 Points Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey tallied 17 points as the team's season ended with a blowout loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday. Philadelphia was swept in the second-round series, with Maxey's performance in the matchup summing up the entire team's effort. The star guard struggled from the field and averaged only 17.8 […]

Joel Embiid Scores Efficient 24 Points in Season-Ending Loss

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid scored a team-high 24 points in Sunday's 144-114 season-ending loss to the New York Knicks. Embiid battled health and consistency issues during the playoffs, but he had an impressive showing on Sunday. The former MVP finished 8-for-8 from the field and 6-for-7 at the charity stripe, making both attempts from […]

Caris LeVert Iffy for Monday Night

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has popped up on the injury report with a right heel contusion. LeVert logged 17 minutes off the bench in Game 3 and made his biggest impact defensively, snagging four steals. Generally, he has not played a significant […]

Kevin Huerter Listed as Questionable for Game 4

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The 27-year-old has previously carried a doubtful tag on the injury report, so this should be seen as a positive development. Yet it's still unclear whether Huerter will be ready to play. Caris LeVert (heel) has also been […]