Masai Ujiri Hired as Mavericks Team President

According to Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks have hired Masai Ujiri as the franchise's new team president and alternate governor. Ujiri gives Dallas a proven roster builder after a 26-56 season and a front-office reset following the Luka Doncic trade fallout. For fantasy, the biggest ripple is long-term roster direction around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, […]

Anthony Edwards to Come Off Bench Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) will come off the bench Monday against San Antonio in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals after missing two games with a left knee bone bruise and hyperextension. He has been cleared to play but will operate under an undisclosed minutes restriction, lowering his DFS ceiling. Terrence Shannon […]

Bryson Graham Hired as Bulls Lead Executive

According to Shams Charania, the Chicago Bulls have hired Bryson Graham as executive vice president of basketball operations. Graham, 39, is known for his player evaluation work, with a draft record that includes Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. For fantasy managers, the move signals potential roster changes, especially given Chicago's […]

Jalen Williams Sidelined Tuesday vs Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Lakers after suffering a Grade 1 strain and is expected to miss additional time. His absence opens a sizable usage gap, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set to carry an even heavier offensive load while Chet Holmgren takes on more […]

Carter Bryant Unavailable for Game 1 Against Minnesota

San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (foot) is out for Monday's Game 1 against Minnesota after suffering a foot sprain in practice. The rookie's absence is not expected to significantly alter the rotation, as he played a limited role in the first round, averaging 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 9.2 minutes. Keldon […]

Anthony Edwards Set to Return Monday with Restrictions

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) is available for Monday's Game 1 against San Antonio but is expected to play limited minutes after missing time with a knee injury. Even with a restriction, Edwards remains the focal point offensively, though his ceiling may be capped early in the series. Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels could […]

Joel Embiid is Cleared for Monday's Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip) is available to play ahead of Monday's Game 1 against the New York Knicks. As expected, Embiid is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. The oft-injured big man has been a frequent guest on the injury report, but is ready to play despite […]

Kevin Huerter is Questionable for Tuesday's Contest

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (groin) holds a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Huerter missed the final three games of the first-round series against the Orlando Magic. He continues to deal with a lingering groin injury that could impact his availability for the beginning of this series. Daniss Jenkins […]

Ayo Dosunmu is Ruled Out for Game 1 on Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. Dosunmu sat out during the Game 6 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The lingering calf issue is going to keep him sidelined for at least one more game. The Wolves should be in decent shape […]

Jeremy Sochan is Available for Game 1 on Monday

New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan (hamstring) is available to play ahead of Monday's Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. As expected, Sochan is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. It's nice to have him available, but Sochan wasn't in the rotation during the first round of the postseason. […]

Jamahl Mosley Out as Magic Head Coach

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley was dismissed, according to Shams Charania, after the team's Game 7 loss to Detroit and a third straight first-round exit. The move signals a shift in direction despite recent playoff appearances, with a new coach expected to reshape rotations and offensive structure. Paolo Banchero remains the focal point and […]

Scottie Barnes Caps Season with Efficient Game 7 Showing

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes recorded 24 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 loss to Cleveland. He went 8-for-14 from the field and a perfect 7-for-7 at the line, doing a bit of everything while carrying the offense. Barnes stayed consistent throughout the series, showing how […]

Donovan Mitchell Finishes with 22 Points in Deciding Game

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell recorded 22 points, three rebounds, and one assist in 35 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 win over Toronto. He shot 9-for-20 from the field and 2-for-9 from deep, leaning heavily on scoring while contributing minimally in other areas. His assist and defensive numbers dipped throughout the series compared to his […]

Jarrett Allen Leads Frontcourt Effort with 19 Rebounds

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen recorded 22 points, 19 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and three blocks in 33 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 win over Toronto. He shot 7-for-11 from the field and 8-for-14 from the line, controlling the paint on both ends while posting his best outing of the series. Allen's work on […]

Paolo Banchero Carries Offense in Game 7 Defeat

Orlando Magic forward/center Paolo Banchero recorded 38 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one block in 42 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 loss to Detroit. He shot 14-for-25 from the field and 4-for-7 from three, carrying the offense with efficient scoring and playmaking after a quiet Game 6. Banchero handled a heavy workload throughout the […]

Jalen Duren Posts 15-15 Line in Game 7 Win

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren recorded 15 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists in 37 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 win over Orlando. He shot 5-for-9 from the field and anchored the interior, delivering his first double-double of the series at the right time. Duren had an up-and-down series, but this game was a reminder […]

Tobias Harris Stays Hot with 30 Points in Win

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris recorded 30 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one block, and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 win over Orlando. He shot 11-for-18 from the field and 5-for-7 from three, delivering his most efficient outing of the series while staying active defensively. Harris has now scored at least […]

Cade Cunningham Shines as Pistons Advance to Semifinals

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham finished with 32 points, one rebound, 12 assists, and two blocks in 39 minutes during Sunday's Game 7 win over Orlando, pushing Detroit into the next round. He controlled the offense throughout, pairing efficient scoring with high-level playmaking in a decisive closeout. Cunningham's usage and versatility remain the foundation of […]

Carter Bryant Iffy for Game 1 Against Timberwolves

San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (foot) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The 20-year-old rookie is dealing with a right foot sprain and could miss his first career playoff game. While Bryant saw an uptick in playing time during the middle of the […]

Joel Embiid Considered Probable for Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (hip) is probable for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Monday. During the first-round matchup against Boston, Philadelphia had Embiid on the injury report due to his recovery from an appendectomy. Ahead of Round 2, the former MVP has been listed on the report with a right hip […]

Kyle Anderson Available for Round 2 Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 1 matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran missed the final game of Round 1 against Denver due to illness. Even when he was healthy, Anderson didn't get much of a look against the Nuggets, averaging just […]

Ayo Dosunmu Tagged as Questionable on Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is considered questionable for Monday's Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. He could return to the lineup after missing Game 6 against Denver on Thursday due to a calf issue. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Dosunmu is day-to-day. Before his injury, Dosunmu […]

Anthony Edwards Listed as Questionable for Game 1 Against Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been listed as questionable for Monday's second-round series opener against the San Antonio Spurs. On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Edwards is hopeful of returning to action in Game 3 of the series. But the questionable designation leaves open the possibility that Edwards will be available for […]

Luka Doncic Unavailable for Start of Round 2, Considered Week-to-Week

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Slovenian superstar won't be available at the start of the Lakers' second-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "He's doing more and more on the court," Charania said Sunday during an appearance on Inside the NBA. "But right now, […]

Brandon Ingram Won't Play in Game 7 Against Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Earlier in the day, the team downgraded Ingram's status from questionable to doubtful and has now officially ruled him out. The two-time All-Star will be absent for a second consecutive game due to right heel inflammation. Jamal Shead stepped […]

Kevin Huerter is Out for Game 7

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (groin) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's Game 7 against the Orlando Magic. He came into the contest as questionable, but ultimately won't be able to play due to a strained left adductor. His absence from the rotation should free up playing time for Duncan Robinson, Daniss Jenkins, […]

Nikola Vucevic Could be Done in Boston

Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic didn't suit up at all during Saturday's Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran center played limited minutes throughout the series. Head coach Joe Mazzulla decided to bench Vucevic completely for this elimination game. Instead, he opted to go with a combination of Neemias Queta and Luka Garza at […]

Brandon Ingram is Downgraded to Doubtful for Game 7

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (heel) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Sunday's Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ingram is trending towards missing his second straight game due to an inflamed right heel. The Raptors were able to pull out the victory on Friday without Ingram on the court. Jamal Shead drew the […]

Jonathan Isaac Remains Out for Game 7

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons. Isaac will miss the entirety of this series while he continues to deal with a sprained left knee. Isaac hasn't played since mid-March, and it's unclear if he'll be ready for the next round, if Orlando […]

Derrick White Delivers All-Around Line in Game 7 Loss

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White recorded 26 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three blocks in 45 minutes during Saturday's Game 7 loss to Philadelphia. He knocked down five three-pointers but needed 26 shots to reach his total, showing the same efficiency issues that have popped up at times. Still, he found ways to contribute […]