Chet Holmgren Leads Thunder to Victory in Game 1 Against Lakers

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren took on a leading role in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, racking up 24 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three blocks in a 108-90 win. The former second-overall pick led his squad in scoring, rebounding, and blocks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a quiet night […]

LeBron James Scores Game-High 27 Points in Tuesday's Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led all scorers with 27 points in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night but ended up on the losing side. James had a superb 12-for-17 record from the field and finished 3-for-6 with the three-ball. But Austin Reaves was limited to just eight points, and […]

James Harden Finishes Game 1 Loss With 22 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden recorded 22 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The former MVP came alive late in the game, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter. His efforts helped Cleveland tie the game with five minutes to go, but […]

Cade Cunningham Posts 23 Points in Game 1 Win

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham scored a team-high 23 points in Tuesday's 111-101 Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was his lowest-scoring postseason game of the year, as Cunningham was limited to 6-for-19 from the field. He went 2-for-5 from beyond the arc and 9-for-11 at the line. In 42 minutes on […]

Jalen Duren Records Second Consecutive Double-Double

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren bagged an 11-point, 12-rebound double-double as the team opened the second-round series with an 111-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Duren had a pivotal role in the final five minutes after Cleveland had tied the game at 93. The first-year All-Star scored six points in the closing stages. […]

Sam Merrill's Status Unclear for Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill's (hamstring) status is in doubt for Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons. According to Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson didn't have a postgame update on Merrill after he exited the second-round series opener with a hamstring injury on Tuesday night. Merrill […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Dislocates Finger in Game 1 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinky finger in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. According to Charania, Vanderbilt needed stitches after the game because the bone in his dislocated finger broke the skin. He exited the game in the second […]

Sam Merrill Heads to Locker Room in Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) exited Tuesday's Game 1 against Detroit after the first quarter and is questionable to return. He logged nearly seven minutes before heading to the locker room with a member of the medical staff, finishing with one assist and one turnover. Merrill's fantasy impact is mostly tied to threes, so […]

Anthony Edwards Iffy for Game 2

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against San Antonio after returning from a two-game absence Monday. He came off the bench in Game 1 and produced 18 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block in 25 minutes. If active, Edwards could remain on a minutes restriction, which keeps […]

Ayo Dosunmu Listed as Questionable Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against San Antonio after missing two straight playoff contests with right calf soreness. His return would give Minnesota another perimeter defender and secondary creator, but it would likely cut into Terrence Shannon Jr.'s workload after Shannon logged 35 minutes in back-to-back games and […]

Kevin Huerter Remains Out for Series Opener

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 against Cleveland, marking his fourth straight absence with a left adductor strain. His next chance to return comes Thursday in Game 2. Huerter's absence keeps Detroit's bench wing minutes open, with Daniss Jenkins the cleaner DFS angle after producing 16 points, […]

Carter Bryant Questionable for Game 2

San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Minnesota after missing Monday's series opener with a right foot sprain. The rookie has held a limited playoff role, averaging 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 9.2 minutes during the first round. Even if active, Bryant is […]

Joel Embiid Expected to Play Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's Game 2 against New York due to a right ankle sprain. The issue is not expected to keep him out, though it adds some DFS risk after he logged only 25 minutes in the Game 1 blowout. Embiid has still averaged 25 points, eight rebounds, […]

Tyrese Maxey Limited to 13 Points in Second-Round Opener

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey cooled off on Monday in Game 1 against the New York Knicks, settling for 13 points, three rebounds, and two assists in a 137-98 blowout loss. He had twice as many turnovers (4) as assists, going 3-for-9 from the field and 0-for-3 from three-point land. If it weren't for […]

Joel Embiid Stays Quiet in Game 1 Against Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid contributed only 14 points, four rebounds, and one assist in Monday's Game 1 blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Coming off a big Game 7 win over Boston on Saturday night, the 76ers lacked energy, and Embiid's performance perfectly summed up the entire team's effort. The former MVP made […]

Jalen Brunson Torches 76ers With 35 Points Monday

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson had an explosive start to the second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, leading all scorers with 35 points in 31 minutes. This was just nine points fewer than the total Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George combined for Philadelphia. 27 of Brunson's points came in […]

Dylan Harper Leads Spurs With 18 Points Monday

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper led his team with 18 points in Monday's tough 104-102 Game 1 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Stephon Castle battling foul trouble, Harper had a chance to play a prominent role and enjoyed one of the best games of his first postseason. The 20-year-old rookie went 7-for-13 from […]

Julius Randle Collects First Double-Double of Postseason

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle bagged his first double-double of the 2026 postseason on Monday, contributing a team-high 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 104-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. He also had a pair of assists and one steal. Randle went 8-for-20 from the field, including 2-for-6 from downtown. So far, […]

Anthony Edwards Tallies 18 Points in Comeback Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards returned from a knee injury with an 18-point effort in Monday's 104-102 road win over the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards logged 25 minutes off the bench and scored 11 points in the fourth quarter. He finished an efficient 8-for-13 from the field, including 2-for-3 from downtown. Minnesota's star man blocked […]

Victor Wembanyama Posts Unique Triple-Double

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama opened the second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a triple-double, finishing a 104-102 loss with 11 points, 15 rebounds, and a record-setting 12 blocks. No player in NBA history had recorded as many blocks in a playoff game. Wembanyama became only the third player to register a triple-double […]

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. […]