Paul Reed Makes Big Impact Off the Bench Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Paul Reed was the team's most productive performer from the second unit in Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, tallying 10 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in 17 minutes. Reed didn't play a single minute before entering the action at the start of the fourth quarter, and […]

Daniss Jenkins Contributes 19 Points As Starter

Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins finished as the team's second-highest scorer in Wednesday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers, notching 19 points with an 8-for-17 effort from the field in a 117-113 overtime loss. The 24-year-old moved into the starting unit after Duncan Robinson (back) was ruled out for the contest. Jenkins, who finished 2-for-8 with […]

Cade Cunningham Tallies 39 Points in Losing Effort

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham went for 39 points in Wednesday's Game 5 tilt against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but couldn't save his team from a 117-113 overtime loss. He fell one assist short of a double-double and also collected seven rebounds and two steals. Cunningham was a fantastic 6-for-10 with his three-point attempts and […]

Max Strus Notches 20 Points With Six Triples

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus sparked into life with a 20-point effort in Wednesday's 117-113 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons, finishing 6-for-8 from outside. Strus didn't have a single two-point attempt, adding two points to his tally at the free-throw line. He was Cleveland's third-highest scorer and among the best rebounders. Strus grabbed eight […]

Evan Mobley Close to Triple-Double Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley was close to his first career triple-double in Wednesday's 117-113 Game 5 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons, racking up 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and three blocks. He enjoyed his best scoring performance of the series with a 6-for-13 record from the field, making two triples […]

Jarrett Allen Records Double-Double in Game 5 Win

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen recorded his second double-double of the 2026 postseason on Wednesday night, helping his team to a 117-113 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons. Allen has been inconsistent throughout the series, but made a positive impact in Game 5. He finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and […]

James Harden Leads the Way for Cavaliers in Game 5 Victory

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden led his team to a 117-113 overtime victory in Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. He scored a team-high 30 points with an 8-for-21 effort from the field, adding eight rebounds, six assists, one steal, and three blocks. Harden was 3-for-10 from downtown and 11-for-14 at the […]

Kevin Huerter is Cleared to Return for Game 5

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (adductor) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Huerter is back in the mix for the first time since Game 4 of the first-round series against the Orlando Magic. His return to the rotation comes at a good time with Duncan Robinson (back) ruled […]

Caris LeVert is Available for Game 5 on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (heel) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is good news for the Pistons, with Duncan Robinson (back) ruled out for this game. LeVert figures to be asked to take on a larger role offensively with Robinson sitting out on Wednesday. LeVert finished […]

Duncan Robinson is Out for Game 5

Detroit Pistons guard Duncan Robinson (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is a tough blow to the Pistons. He was questionable coming into this game, but will ultimately sit out due to lower back soreness. His absence should mean larger roles for Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert, and […]

Keegan Murray Undergoes Ankle Procedure

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies in his left ankle, according to James Ham. Murray suffered multiple ankle issues throughout the season, so hopefully this will help him moving forward. This procedure will keep him sidelined for roughly 6-8 weeks, so it shouldn't impact his availability for […]

Josh Giddey Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) recently underwent a successful right ankle arthroscopy, according to the organization on Wednesday. Giddey will be shut down from basketball activities for quite some time. He's expected to resume activities in roughly three months. This timetable should mean that Giddey is ready to go in time for training camp. […]

Ayo Dosunmu Has Busy Night in Game 5

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu enjoyed a good all-around performance in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, finishing a 126-97 loss with 16 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks. He went 50% from the field with a 7-for-14 effort but made only one of four attempts from three-point […]

Jaden McDaniels Notches 17 Points in Game 5 Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels finished Tuesday's 126-97 Game 5 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with 17 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal. After finishing three of the first four games in the series without a made three-pointer, McDaniels had a 3-for-7 record from deep and went 6-for-13 overall from the field. […]

Julius Randle Posts a Double-Double in Losing Effort

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle recorded a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's 126-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, adding one assist in 36 minutes of play. This was only Randle's second double-double of the postseason, as he has failed to match his regular-season form. Randle's efficiency from the field has been especially woeful. […]

Anthony Edwards Held to 20 Points in Game 5 Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards led his team with 20 points in Tuesday's 126-97 loss in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards did decent work on offense, finishing with a 46.2 field-goal percentage, but he had only 13 attempts. For just the third time this postseason, Edwards was limited to one three-pointer. His […]

Keldon Johnson Comes Alive in Game 5 Against Timberwolves

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson had the second-most points among all scorers in Tuesday's 126-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting up 21 points with an 8-for-11 effort from the field. In 22 minutes off the bench, he also picked up a pair of rebounds and steals, along with one block. It was a […]

Stephon Castle Makes All-Around Impact in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle made himself useful in all areas in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, notching 17 points, four rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block in 27 minutes. He also committed four turnovers, but they didn't really affect the game, as the Spurs won 126-97. Castle […]

Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Big Win in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama was once again unstoppable for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Tuesday night, stuffing the stat sheet with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in a big 126-97 win. Wembanyama finished 9-for-16 from the field and 2-for-5 from downtown, becoming only the third Spurs player […]

76ers Part Ways With Daryl Morey

Daryl Morey won't continue as the president of basketball operations with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. He will leave the franchise after six years in Philadelphia. During Morey's tenure, the 76ers made the playoffs five times, winning four series. The team posted a 270-212 regular-season record but failed to advance beyond the second […]

Kevin Huerter Iffy for Game 5 Against Cavaliers

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Huerter hasn't seen any action since Game 4 of the first-round series against Orlando, missing seven games due to a left adductor strain. His absence has created additional playing time […]

Dylan Harper Cleared for Action Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (knee) will suit up for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The team added him to the injury report in the afternoon due to a sore left knee, but Harper has been upgraded from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. In Game 4, Harper bounced back […]

De'Aaron Fox Available for Game 5 Against Timberwolves

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) will play in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports. Fox hurt his right ankle in Game 4 and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. After participating in the morning shootaround, he was deemed a game-time decision. In […]

Caris LeVert Remains on Injury Report With Heel Issue

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is listed as questionable for Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also considered questionable for Game 4 on Monday before being cleared to play. LeVert had by far his best postseason outing of the year, erupting for a team-high 24 points off the bench. […]

Duncan Robinson Listed as Questionable for Game 5

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) is questionable for Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The veteran has been added to the injury report due to lower back soreness. Robinson had a great start to the series against Cleveland but was limited to four points in 29 minutes during Game 4. Instead, the […]

Brandon Clarke Dies at Age 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke has died at age 29. LAPD sources told ABC News that Clarke died of a possible drug overdose on Monday, with narcotics found at the scene and no indication of foul play. The news of his death comes six weeks after Clarke was arrested for speeding and possession of a […]

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 […]