Nikola Jovic Remains Highly Rated by Heat

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic had a tough season in 2025-26, but the team still sees him as a big part of the franchise's future, Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Heat podcast reports. "We still look at [Niko] as one of our young, building guys," Heat president Pat Riley said on Monday at his […]

Aaron Gordon Won't Play Monday Night

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) won't suit up for Monday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is not ready to play due to a left calf issue and is sitting out the action after being labeled a game-time decision. Gordon will miss his second game of the series and won't get a chance […]

Tyler Herro to Undergo "Preemptive Procedure" on Foot

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will undergo a "preemptive procedure" on his foot, team president Pat Riley announced Monday at his annual end-of-the-season news conference. Health issues limited Herro to a career-low 33 appearances this season. "It's unfortunate what happened with Tyler this year," Riley said. "He's having a procedure done, preemptive procedure done, which […]

Bam Adebayo Remains Untouchable for Heat

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo is untouchable and won't be traded in the offseason, team president Pat Riley announced on Monday. At his annual end-of-the-season news conference, Riley joked he would consider trading Adebayo only if offered eight draft picks and Victor Wembanyama. The team plans to continue building around Adebayo, who has spent his […]

Anthony Edwards Officially Listed as Week-to-Week

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) was officially listed as week-to-week by the team ahead of Monday's Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. He was already expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his left knee in Game 4 on Saturday. The team is optimistic about Edwards returning in these playoffs. "We do know that […]

Jordan Goodwin Still Out Monday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Jordan Goodwin (calf) will remain sidelined in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The team initially listed him as questionable, and Goodwin was considered a game-time call. Since Phoenix lost Goodwin to a calf injury, Collin Gillespie has started back-to-back games. He has made an all-around impact, averaging […]

Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie of the Year Award

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Monday. The 19-year-old becomes the third Mavericks player to win the award, joining Jason Kidd and Luka Doncic. He was deserving of the honor after averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 33.5 minutes per game across 70 games. […]

Kevin Huerter is Available to Play in Game 4

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (hip) is available to play ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Orlando Magic. Huerter is back in the mix after leaving Game 3 with left hip soreness. He only played 15 minutes in the game and didn't finish with any points. Normally, Huerter is a decent source of three-pointers, […]

Joel Embiid is Probable for Game 5

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the Boston Celtics. Embiid made his return to the court on Sunday after missing almost three weeks due to an emergency appendectomy. He played well with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists across 34 minutes of action in […]

Austin Reaves Could Return for Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) has a chance at returning for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves was considered questionable for Game 4, but ultimately sat out of the contest. It sounds like possibly the Lakers were holding out Reaves as a precaution, with the team holding a 3-0 lead at […]

Luka Doncic Officially Won't Play During First-Round Series

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) will officially remain sidelined for the entire first-round series. There was some hope that Doncic would play, but they'd decided to sit him out entirely. The Lakers currently hold a 3-1 lead over the Houston Rockets right now. It seems like the Lakers are going to be fine […]

Jonathan Isaac to Remain Out for Game 4

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons. Isaac continues to deal with a sprained left knee that has kept him sidelined for nearly two months. It's unclear if Isaac is going to play at all during this series. Even if he does suit […]

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 […]