Jake LaRavia Available for Game 3 Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Game 3 against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. LaRavia hurt his right ankle in Tuesday's Game 2 win, but this issue won't force him to miss additional time. Although LaRavia made a positive impact with the Lakers during […]

Austin Reaves Upgraded to Questionable on Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. This is a positive development after Reaves' three-week absence due to a left oblique strain. The Lakers initially ruled him out for at least four weeks. Reaves' return on Friday would affect the playing time and […]

Spencer Jones Starting in Game 3

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones will take Aaron Gordon's (calf) spot in the starting lineup on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old will start at least one game as Gordon manages left-calf tightness. A spot in the starting unit typically puts players in a better position to make an impact, but Spencer's effectiveness […]

Joel Embiid Picks Up Doubtful Tag Before Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report before Friday's Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. Embiid is two weeks removed from a successful appendectomy and was a limited participant at Thursday's practice. He appears to be nearing his return to action, but Friday's game could come too […]

Kevin Durant Iffy for Friday Night Due to Ankle Issue

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran star returned from a knee injury in Game 2 of the series, but he's now back on the injury report with a left ankle sprain. If Durant can't suit up on Friday night, Reed Sheppard is […]

Victor Wembanyama Officially Listed as Questionable for Game 3

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (concussion) has been tagged as questionable on the official injury report before Friday's Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers. The French phenom has traveled with the team to Portland and could be available to play despite his nasty fall in Tuesday's Game 2 loss. Wembanyama must clear concussion […]

Terrence Shannon Jr., Jaylen Clark Won't Play Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (illness) and guard/forward Jaylen Clark (illness) won't suit up on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets. Both players were added to the injury report on Thursday morning due to illness, and the team has downgraded them from questionable to out ahead of tip-off. Even when in the lineup, Shannon Jr. […]

Aaron Gordon Ruled Out Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will miss Thursday's Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gordon was listed as probable on the initial injury report before he was suddenly downgraded to questionable on Thursday afternoon. Now, he has been officially ruled out due to tightness in his left calf. Gordon's workload has increased to 33.0 […]

Anthony Edwards Cleared to Play Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) will play in Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Edwards has been listed as questionable on the initial injury report ahead of each game this postseason as he deals with a knee problem. However, it doesn't seem to be a serious enough issue to keep him […]

Jalen Williams Week-to-Week Ahead of Game 3

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is considered week-to-week with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and is expected to miss multiple games in the Western Conference first-round series against Phoenix, including Saturday's Game 3. He exited Game 2 early, and the timeline points to at least a short absence. Oklahoma City will likely […]

Harrison Barnes Available for Game 3

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (hand) will be available for Friday's Western Conference first-round Game 3 against Portland after exiting late in Game 2 with an upper-body issue. He logged 15 minutes with four points and one rebound before leaving but returned to practice ahead of this contest. Barnes is expected to continue in […]

Victor Wembanyama Traveling with Team Ahead of Game 3

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (concussion) will travel with the team ahead of Friday's Western Conference first-round Game 3 against Portland, though his availability remains uncertain as he progresses through protocol. He was present at practice and did some light on-court work, but a final decision has not been made. If he sits, the […]

Thomas Bryant Cleared for Game 3

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) is available for Thursday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 3 against Toronto after being upgraded earlier in the day. He has not played since early April, so his role remains uncertain and likely limited off the bench behind Jarrett Allen. Bryant's return is not expected to change Cleveland's rotation much, […]

Taylor Jenkins Set to Become Bucks Head Coach

According to Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach, bringing in a defensive-minded leader to reset a team that finished 32-50 and missed the playoffs. Jenkins posted a 250-214 record in Memphis and consistently built strong defensive units, which aligns with Milwaukee's needs after […]

Immanuel Quickley Still Sidelined for Game 3

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is out for Thursday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 3 against Cleveland and will miss at least one more contest in this series. He has yet to suit up in the matchup, leaving Toronto to continue relying on alternate backcourt options. Jamal Shead is expected to remain in the starting […]

Ja'Kobe Walter Good to Go for Game 3

Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (illness) is available for Thursday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 3 against Cleveland after initially carrying a questionable tag. With Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) still out, Walter should continue seeing steady run after averaging 10.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 28.0 minutes in the first two games. He remains a […]

Paolo Banchero Finishes Game 2 Loss With 18 Points

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was quiet offensively in Wednesday's 98-83 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons, recording 18 points. He went 7-for-17 from the field and 4-for-8 at the line as Orlando scored 21 or fewer points in three of four quarters during a rough outing. Additionally, Banchero's efforts included a team-high eight […]

Cade Cunningham Notches 27 Points, 11 Assists in Slow-Burning Win

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham led his squad to a 98-83 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, finishing with a 27-point, 11-assist double-double. He made nearly 58 percent of his field-goal attempts, adding six rebounds, one steal, and one block to his line. On the negative side, the Pistons star committed a game-high […]

Devin Booker Settles for 22 Points in Game 2

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker scored 22 points in Wednesday's 120-107 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, adding seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal to his line. He also had five turnovers in 40 minutes. Booker went 50.0 percent from the field, but the Thunder limited him to only 14 attempts. The […]

Dillon Brooks Leads Suns With 30 Points Wednesday Night

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks was his team's leading scorer in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, racking up 30 points with a 12-for-23 effort from the field. He finished 5-for-9 from deep and had five rebounds with one assist in 38 minutes. Brooks stood out on offense as Devin Booker and […]

Chet Holmgren Productive on Both Ends Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren scored 19 points and blocked a game-high four shots in Wednesday's 120-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns. He finished two rebounds shy of a double-double, making seven of his 12 field-goal attempts with a 3-for-6 record from deep. Holmgren already has six blocks in the series and has chipped […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches 37 Points in Game 2 Win

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 37 points in Wednesday's 120-107 win over the Phoenix Suns. The reigning MVP also had the most assists in the game with nine, along with five rebounds and one steal in 38 minutes. After struggling from the field in the series opener, Gilgeous-Alexander improved […]

Jalen Williams Aggravates Hamstring Injury

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is looking at another spell on the sidelines. He appeared to have aggravated a left hamstring injury midway through the third quarter in Wednesday's Game 2 win over Phoenix. The team plans to re-evaluate Williams in the next couple of days before providing an update. Before his early […]

Jakob Poeltl Expected to Bounce Back Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl still remains very much part of the team's plans this postseason. That was called into question after Monday's Game 2 loss to Cleveland, where Poeltl saw just nine minutes of action and sat out the entire second half. "He needs to be part of the solution for us," Raptors head […]

Collin Gillespie Replaces Jordan Goodwin in Starting Unit for Game 2

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie will join the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, filling in for Jordan Goodwin (calf). The Suns are forced to make a switch after Goodwin injured his left calf in the series opener. A starting role isn't new to Gillespie, who benefited from Jalen Green's health issues […]

Rob Dillingham Undergoes Wrist Procedure

Chicago Bulls point guard Rob Dillingham recently underwent successful minor surgery to have a ganglion cyst removed from his right wrist, the team announced on Wednesday. Dillingham battled this issue late in the year, but he will have the entire offseason to get to 100 percent for the 2026-27 campaign. The 21-year-old had a strong […]

Grayson Allen Cleared to Play Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Whether Allen will take the court is another matter. Recently, he has picked up a few DNP-CDs as Allen has been managing a […]

Keldon Johnson Lands Sixth Man of the Year Award

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has become the second player in franchise history to win the Sixth Man of the Year award. Hall of Fame member Manu Ginobili was San Antonio's only previous winner of the award. Johnson set the Spurs' record for most bench points this season, finishing with 1,081. He appeared in […]

Jordan Goodwin Won't Play Wednesday

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (calf) will miss Wednesday's Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After suffering a calf injury in Game 1, Goodwin was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He has now been downgraded to out, leaving a starting spot open. Royce O'Neale is the likeliest candidate to fill it, […]

Mark Williams Misses Wednesday's Action

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) will sit out Wednesday's Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will be unavailable for a third consecutive game after the team downgraded Williams' status from questionable to out. The big man has been battling a left foot injury since the Play-In Tournament. Due to Williams' absence, the […]