Hawks Plan to Bring Back CJ McCollum

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum appears set to remain with the team next season. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, coming off a two-year, $64 million contract. However, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on Thursday that the Hawks plan to bring back McCollum. After arriving from Washington midseason, McCollum proved to be […]

Austin Reaves Starting Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will return to the starting lineup on Friday in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves returned from injury in a bench role in Game 5, though he replaced Luke Kennard in the first unit for the second half. On Friday, Kennard will come off the bench from the […]

Lakers Hope to Retain Luke Kennard in Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard is approaching unrestricted free agency, but the team wants to negotiate a new deal with him, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. "It is increasingly anticipated leaguewide that the Lakers will want to retain the recently acquired Luke Kennard after his strong first-round series against Houston," Fischer reported on […]

Suns Want to Keep Dillon Brooks Long-Term

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks will enter the final season of a four-year contract in 2026-27, but the team wants to keep him around with a new long-term deal. "I do expect to figure out a way to keep Dillon long term," team owner Mat Ishbia told The Burns & Gambo Show, adding he'll be […]

Jamal Shead Joins Starting Lineup Friday

Toronto Raptors point guard Jamal Shead will start Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. He will take Brandon Ingram's (heel) place. Shead played well when Ingram exited Game 5 early and isn't a stranger to the first unit. During the regular season, he logged 12 starts, averaging 11.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 1.3 […]

Jayson Tatum OK for Game 7 Against 76ers

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (calf) will play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports. Tatum sat out the fourth quarter of Game 6 due to apparent left calf discomfort. But the team has not listed him on the injury report for Saturday's game. […]

Joel Embiid Probable for Game 7 Against Celtics

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) is probable for Saturday's huge Game 7 matchup against the Boston Celtics. The star big man is expected to make his fourth consecutive appearance after recovering from an appendectomy. While Embiid's field-goal efficiency has been poor and he hasn't done much on the defensive end, his impact in the […]

Jonathan Isaac Downgraded to Out

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will remain on the shelf in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. His status has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off. Isaac has missed several weeks due to a left knee sprain, and it's unclear whether he will become an option in the postseason […]

Kevin Huerter Misses Second Consecutive Game Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) isn't available on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Due to a left adductor strain, he was tagged as questionable on the initial injury report, and the team has downgraded him to out ahead of tip-off. With Huerter out of commission, Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins will play leading roles […]

Brandon Ingram Out on Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss Friday's elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He sat out the second half of Game 5 due to right heel inflammation and won't be available Friday night, after initially being considered questionable for the contest. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5, […]

Tobias Harris Cleared to Play Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) will be available on Friday night against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded the veteran from questionable to available. Harris is dealing with a left ankle sprain, which might slow him down a bit in Game 6. So far in the series, Harris has been one of Detroit's […]

Kevin Durant Officially Out for Game 6

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Initially, the team listed him as doubtful for the contest. However, media reports on Thursday already suggested that Durant won't be available on Friday night. His next chance to return will be on […]

Terrence Shannon Jr. Steps Up in Series Clincher

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Terrence Shannon Jr. recorded 24 points, six rebounds, two steals, and one three-pointer in 35 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win over Denver, helping close out the series 4-2. He entered the starting lineup with Ayo Dosunmu (calf) sidelined and delivered steady scoring despite inefficient shooting from deep. Shannon's role is tied […]

Jaden McDaniels Leads Timberwolves to Round 2

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels delivered 32 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and one three-pointer in 45 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win over Denver, sealing a 4-2 series victory. He took on more offensive responsibility and responded with efficient shooting while contributing across categories. McDaniels' workload and two-way impact boost […]

Nikola Jokic Finishes Strong Despite Series Exit

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finished with 28 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, and one block in 43 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 loss to Minnesota, ending Denver's season. He remained efficient from the field and orchestrated the offense, narrowly missing another triple-double. Jokic closes the year with elite all-around production, reinforcing his case as […]

Mikal Bridges Breaks Out in Series Clincher

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges posted 24 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and two three-pointers in 27 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 blowout win over Atlanta, helping New York close the series 4-2. He shot efficiently and finally broke out after multiple quiet scoring outings earlier in the series. While his peripherals […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Posts Triple-Double to Close Series

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals, and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 blowout win over Atlanta, helping secure a 4-2 series victory. He controlled the game despite limited shot attempts, doing most of his scoring at the free-throw line while facilitating […]

Paul George Heats Up From Deep in Game 6 Win

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George tallied 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and five three-pointers in 40 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win over Boston, helping force a Game 7. He found his rhythm from beyond the arc, building on a strong shooting stretch over his last two outings. George's scoring […]

Tyrese Maxey Drops 30 Points to Force Game 7

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey recorded 30 points, five assists, two steals, and three three-pointers in 40 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win, pushing the series to a deciding Game 7. He bounced back from a cold shooting night in Game 5 with improved efficiency from deep and has now hit at least three triples […]

Suns Not Interested in Trading Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker remains a centerpiece for the franchise and won't be traded, according to team owner Mat Ishbia. "Devin Booker's going to lead us to a championship here in Phoenix," Ishbia said at his end-of-season availability on Thursday. "We're going to build the team around him, he's going to get better, just […]

Terrence Shannon Jr. Starting in Game 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. will join the starting lineup in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, filling in for Ayo Dosunmu (calf). Minnesota has lost a lot of bodies in this series, giving fringe players like Shannon Jr. more opportunities to showcase their talent. He will start in the backcourt alongside […]

Jonathan Isaac Unlikely to Return Friday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is expected to remain out on Friday in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, as he remains doubtful on the injury report. Isaac missed the end of the regular season and hasn't played in the playoffs due to a left knee sprain. Jamal Cain has emerged as his replacement […]

Kevin Huerter Could Miss Another Game Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Game 6 against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive game due to a left adductor strain. Due to Huerter's health issues, Caris LeVert has logged 25 minutes in back-to-back games off the Pistons' bench. However, the veteran […]

Aaron Gordon Remains Sidelined Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to left calf tightness. With Gordon remaining on the shelf, Spencer Jones is likely to get the starting nod again. The 24-year-old […]

Kyle Anderson Misses Game 6 Due to Illness

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (illness) won't be available in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, and the team has now officially ruled him out. Anderson's minutes went up in Game 5 after Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) dropped […]

Ayo Dosunmu Won't Play Thursday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will sit out Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. This isn't surprising, given that Minnesota added Dosunmu to the injury report Thursday morning. It's a massive blow to the team, which already lost Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) in Game 4. Now, Mike […]

Joel Embiid Good to Go for Game 6

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) will play in Game 6 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. As it happened before Game 5, Embiid has been upgraded from probable to available. Since making his 2026 postseason debut in Game 4 against Boston, Embiid has struggled from behind the arc, but […]

Tobias Harris Lands on Injury Report Due to Ankle Sprain

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) is carrying a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the Orlando Magic. The veteran is enjoying a great series, but he appears to have sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's Game 5 win. Harris had his third consecutive 20-point outing on Wednesday and […]

Franz Wagner Won't Play Friday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 6 tilt against the Detroit Pistons. The German star sustained a right calf injury in Game 4 at the start of the week. Before sitting out Game 5, Wagner was listed as questionable on the injury report. Now, he has been ruled […]

Brandon Ingram Iffy for Friday's Action

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is considered questionable for Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Due to right heel inflammation, Ingram couldn't complete Game 5 and might now miss additional action. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5 but logged only two minutes. It was actually Jamal […]