Ja Morant Trade Talks Likely to Resume

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (elbow) is expected to be shopped again this offseason as the franchise continues its rebuild, with league executives believing a deal remains possible despite recent struggles. Morant played just 20 games this season before being shut down with a UCL sprain and averaged 19.5 points on 41.0 percent shooting, a […]

Brian Keefe to Return as Washington Head Coach

Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe will return for the 2026-27 season after guiding the team through a 17-65 campaign focused on development. The move signals continuity for a roster expected to shift toward winning behind Trae Young (back) and Anthony Davis (hand), while young pieces like Alexandre Sarr (toe) and Kyshawn George (elbow) continue […]

Cade Cunningham, Luka Doncic Cleared for Awards Eligibility

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic are now eligible for all 2025-26 season honors, according to Shams Charania, after winning their Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge to the 65-game rule. Both remain elite fantasy anchors, with Doncic averaging 33.5 points, 4.0 three-pointers, 7.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.6 steals, while Cunningham […]

Kristaps Porzingis Could Sit in Must-Win Game

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Friday's West play-in matchup for the 8th seed against Phoenix after appearing to favor his ankle following Wednesday's win over the Clippers. He posted 20 points, three triples, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks in 28 minutes in that game. If he […]

Quinten Post Ruled Out for Friday Play-In Game

Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (foot) is out for Friday's West 8th seed play-in tournament matchup against Phoenix, marking his ninth straight absence due to a right foot injury. His continued absence keeps Golden State in a tightened rotation, placing more frontcourt responsibility on Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) if cleared after posting 20 points, three […]

Mark Williams Could Sit in West Play-In Clash

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for Friday's West 8th seed Play-In Tournament game against Golden State after dealing with left foot soreness and logging 22 minutes in Tuesday's loss to Portland. If he sits, Oso Ighodaro is expected to start. His fantasy appeal remains limited despite three points, one rebound, six assists, […]

Grayson Allen Iffy for Friday Play-In Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Golden State and could miss a third straight game if he cannot sprint during pregame testing. His absence would keep Phoenix leaning on secondary pieces, with Royce O'Neale producing seven points, eight rebounds, three assists, and four steals in 24 minutes […]

Hawks Plan to Re-Evalute Jock Landale in Two Weeks

Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale (ankle) will miss the start of the postseason. He is working his way back from a high ankle sprain, and the team announced on Thursday that Landale will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. The Hawks begin their first-round series against the New York Knicks on Saturday. After he was […]

Jonathan Isaac Considered Questionable for Matchup Versus Hornets

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. He hasn't seen any action for more than a month due to a left knee sprain. Isaac was also questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Philadelphia before he was ultimately ruled out. […]

Moussa Diabate Listed as Questionable for Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (hip) is considered questionable for Friday's Play-In Tournament matchup against the Orlando Magic. Charlotte may be without its starting center for the win-or-go-home game, as Diabate has landed on the injury report with a sore left hip. The 24-year-old is coming off an eight-point, 14-rebound effort in Tuesday's win over […]

Joel Embiid Expected to Miss Start of Playoffs

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) is not expected to play at the start of the team's first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. He underwent a successful appendectomy a week ago and needs more time to recover from the procedure. "The Sixers are preparing for battle without Joel Embiid, at […]

Bennedict Mathurin Leads Clippers in Scoring Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin was the team's leading scorer with 23 points in Wednesday's season-ending 126-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The former Pacer was red-hot from downtown, going 5-for-6, and had a 7-for-11 overall record from the field. Mathruin made all four free-throw attempts, adding three rebounds, two assists, and three […]

Kristaps Porzingis Impresses in Play-In Win

Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis made a big impact in Wednesday's 126-121 Play-In Tournament win over the Los Angeles Clippers, tallying 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks in 28 minutes. He missed only four of his 12 attempts from the field and was 3-for-6 with the three-ball. Porzingis had […]

Stephen Curry Leads Warriors to Vital Victory With 35 Points

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry starred in Wednesday's 126-121 Play-In Tournament victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, leading all scorers with 35 points. He had eight points inside the final eight minutes of play, helping Golden State overturn a 103-99 deficit. Curry's seventh triple of the game put the Warriors 120-117 up with […]

Desmond Bane Scores Game-High 34 Points in Play-In Loss

Orlando Magic guard/forward Desmond Bane led the team's offense in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a game-high 34 points in a 109-97 loss. He already had 19 points by halftime, more than Paolo Banchero (18) managed in the entire game. Bane was highly efficient from the field, finishing 10-for-16 with his […]

Tyrese Maxey Guides 76ers Into Playoffs With 31-Point Effort

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey scored a team-high 31 points in Wednesday's playoff-clinching 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Maxey averaged a career-high 28.3 points per game during the regular season and had plenty of firepower left for the first postseason game. He made three triples on nine attempts and finished 11-for-25 overall from […]

LaMelo Ball Receives $60,000 Fine for Tuesday's Actions

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been fined $60,000 for his actions involving Tuesday's play-in game against the Miami Heat, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. Ball was fined $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Miami's Bam Adebayo. The Hornets star was not called for a foul during the game, but he was assessed […]

Thomas Bryant Practices in Limited Capacity Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs reports. The 28-year-old big man was the only player with limitations during the practice session. Bryant injured his left calf late in the regular season, missing four games. He's in a race to get healthy for […]

Spencer Jones Limited at Wednesday's Practice

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports reports. He took part only in the non-contact portions of the practice session. Jones sat out the final six regular-season games due to a right hamstring strain. It's uncertain whether he will be cleared to return to […]

Peyton Watson Limited to Non-Contact Work at Practice

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (hamstring) practiced on Wednesday, but only in the non-contact portions, Brendan Vogt of DNVR Sports reports. Watson missed the last five regular-season games due to right hamstring tightness. He was labeled week-to-week at the start of the month. While Watson hasn't practiced fully, Nuggets head coach David Adelman still hopes […]

NBA Investigating LaMelo Ball's Trip of Bam Adebayo

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is being investigated by the NBA for his trip of Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (back) in Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. The two collided in the second quarter, and Adebayo exited the game after the incident due to a lower-back injury. Sources have told ESPN's Shams […]

Isaiah Jackson Cleared for Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) will play on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. He was upgraded to probable earlier on Wednesday and is now listed as available. Jackson couldn't help the Clippers in the final eight regular-season games due to a right ankle sprain. He has made 17 appearances with the […]

Immanuel Quickley Remains Day-to-Day After Workout

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) was limited to an individual workout Tuesday and remains day-to-day ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against Cleveland. His status is trending toward questionable, creating some uncertainty in Toronto's backcourt rotation. If Quickley sits, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead are the primary beneficiaries. Walter started April 10 and posted 15 […]

Isaiah Jackson Probable to Return for Play-In Game

Los Angeles Clippers center Isaiah Jackson (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Golden State after missing eight straight games with a right ankle sprain. Jackson last appeared March 27, logging four points and four rebounds in 15 minutes, and he should slot back into a limited backup role behind Brook Lopez. Across […]

Tyler Kolek Returns to Practice Ahead of Playoffs

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek (oblique) returned to practice Wednesday after missing the final four regular-season games with a right oblique strain, putting him on track for Game 1 against Atlanta on Saturday. Kolek logged eight points, two three-pointers, two assists, and one steal in 12 minutes in his last outing, April 3, but […]

Trendon Watford Active on Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Trendon Watford (illness) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Orlando Magic. Watford was previously listed as probable due to an illness, but he has since been cleared to play in tonight's contest in Philadelphia. It's unclear where the 25-year-old will fit into the rotation, as he has been used […]

Jonathan Isaac Ruled Out for Play-In Game Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) will not play in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Philadelphia, extending his absence to over a month due to a left knee sprain. Isaac logged just one minute in his last appearance March 12 and has held a minimal role even when active, limiting his fantasy relevance. His absence […]

Dylan Harper Expected to Suit Up for Game 1 on Sunday

According to Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (thumb) is probable for Game 1 on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Harper sustained a left thumb injury during Sunday's regular-season finale loss to Denver, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes. With the […]

Franz Wagner to Remain on Minutes Restriction Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will remain limited in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against Philadelphia, though head coach Jamahl Mosley expects a slight increase in workload. Wagner logged 26 minutes Sunday, finishing with 20 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal, and he has averaged 20.7 points in 23.6 minutes over his […]

Jett Howard Good to Go on Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Jett Howard (ankle) will play in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Howard missed the final five games of the regular season due to a sprained left ankle, but he has been cleared to return for tonight's matchup in Philadelphia. The 22-year-old averaged 5.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.6 […]