May 20, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center
Zion Williamson hasn't seen any success during his time in Louisiana, leaving his future murky, but he remains an integral part of the team's plans. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Pelicans' newly-hired president of basketball operations, Joe Dumars, wants to "make things work with Williamson as the team's centerpiece." New Orleans has aimed to build around Williamson ever since drafting him in 2019 as the No. 1 pick, but his availability is a significant concern. The 24-year-old has never played more than 70 games in a single NBA season and was limited to just 30 appearances in 2024-25. When healthy, Williamson can be a fantasy beast, but history has shown that managers can't count on that.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
May 20, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo has experienced three consecutive first-round exits with the team and is reportedly considering his future with the club. He is scheduled to meet with the team this week to discuss his future. NBA insider Marc Stein has reported that the Bucks remain "hopeful" that Antetokounmpo won't request a trade. Antetokounmpo has spent his entire NBA career in Milwaukee, where he has become a two-time MVP and nine-time All-Star. However, he will turn 31 in December, and personal accolades seem to be secondary for him at this stage of his career, with Antetokounmpo focused on winning another championship. Even if he moves on, Antetokounmpo will remain among the top producers in fantasy basketball, and there should still be plenty of juice left in him.
--Taavi PailkSource: Marc Stein
May
19,
2025
According
to
ESPN's
Jonathan
Givony,
"some
teams"
around
the
NBA
"expect
the
Sixers
to
be
active
in
trade
conversations"
ahead
of
the
2025
Draft.
Philly
owns
the
No.
3
overall
selection.
However,
the
front
office
is
rumored
to
dangle
that
pick
read more...
May 18, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) managed to suit up for Sunday's playoff loss to OKC. Unfortunately, he finished with only eight points, adding 11 rebounds while turning the ball over four times. Had the hamstring strain occurred during the regular season, Gordon likely wouldn't have been out there. However, he gave it his all, although it wasn't enough to stop the Thunder from earning a 32-point win. The 29-year-old finished the regular season by averaging 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. He also shot a career-high 43.6% from deep and was also instrumental in the Nuggets' success throughout the postseason. Still, injuries were an issue for Gordon. But if he stays healthy during the 2025-26 campaign, he should stay relevant for fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Denver Nuggets guard
Jamal Murray finished with 13 points in Sunday's loss to the Thunder. He added three steals and two assists. This was arguably Murray's worst showing of the series with OKC, especially on the scoring end. He shot a rough 6-for-16 from the field and made only one of his eight attempts from downtown. The 28-year-old averaged 21.4 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.9 boards during the regular season. While his three-point percentage dropped, he at least appeared in 67 games, eight more than the 2023-24 campaign. With that said, Murray has All-Star potential. However, his health is always a concern for fantasy managers, and he's also been known to go cold at times throughout his career.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Chet Holmgren had a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double in Sunday's win over Denver. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had trouble getting some of his shots to fall in Game 7, going 4-for-9 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep. Still, he did enough to help lead OKC to a 32-point win. The Thunder will next meet the Timberwolves on Tuesday to begin the Western Conference Finals. In two games against Minnesota during the regular season, Holmgren averaged 15.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks while shooting 61.1% from the field and 66.7% from behind the arc.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams had 24 points in Sunday's win over the Nuggets. He added seven assists, five rebounds, and one steal. The 24-year-old struggled to find the bottom of the net throughout most of the series. Fortunately, he got his act together when it mattered the most, going 10-for-17 from the field and 2-for-5 from behind the arc. With OKC eliminating the Nuggets in seven games, the Thunder will next turn their attention to the Timberwolves for the Western Conference Finals. In four meetings with Minnesota during the regular season, Williams averaged 19.8 points, 6.8 assists, 4.8 boards, and 2.0 steals.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in Sunday's postseason loss to OKC. The Thunder defense made defending Jokic a priority in Game 7. As a result, OKC managed to earn a decisive 32-point victory to earn a trip to the Western Conference Finals. Without question, it was a chaotic year in Denver, with the team firing head coach Michael Malone in April and replacing him with David Adelman. Still, Jokic had the best campaign of his career, averaging 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.7 assists in 70 appearances. The Nuggets have some work to do to bolster the roster. However, no matter how the depth chart looks, Jokic should remain the top fantasy option heading into the 2025-26 season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
May 18, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points in Sunday's win over the Denver Nuggets. He added four assists, three rebounds, three steals, and one block. SGA had some rough shooting performances during the series against Denver. However, that wasn't the case in Game 7, with Gilgeous-Alexander going 12-for-19 from the field while missing only one of his four attempts from behind the three-point line. OKC needed seven games to eliminate the Nuggets from the postseason. Still, the club got the job done and will next meet the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander played extremely well versus Minnesota during the regular season (four games), averaging 35.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.8 steals, and 55.6% shooting from deep.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
May
17,
2025
According
to
ESPN's
Ramona
Shelburne,
Boston
Celtics
forward
Jaylen
Brown
(knee)
finished
the
season
with
a
partially
torn
meniscus.
The
28-year-old
was
burdened
by
a
right
knee
injury
at
the
end
of
the
regular
season
and
read more...
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Hunter Tyson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. The 24-year-old continues to nurse an ankle injury, which has limited him to just one appearance in the series. Overall, he has participated in four games this postseason, averaging 5.3 minutes on the floor. Therefore, even if Tyson is cleared to play on Sunday, it is doubtful that he will have a significant role in the contest.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets point guard
Russell Westbrook (hand) carries a probable tag on the injury report for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former MVP is dealing with a right-hand sprain, but it looks like the injury will not keep him off the floor on Sunday. Westbrook has averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 23.0 minutes against the Thunder in the series. Denver may consider giving him a more important role on Sunday if
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has to drop out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (illness) is considered probable for Sunday's intriguing Game 7 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray played through an illness on Thursday, helping the team extend the series with a 119-107 win, and it appears he won't have any issues suiting up for Sunday's contest. Despite his illness, Murray filled up the box score on Thursday night with 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and one block. Although his shooting has been inconsistent, Murray has recorded 25 or more points in three of six games in the series and is certainly poised to have a large role again on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman labeled Gordon a game-time decision for the matchup after he was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain ahead of Sunday's winner-takes-all clash. If the Nuggets cannot count on him on Sunday,
Peyton Watson and
Julian Strawther may have larger roles in the rotation. The two youngsters have made little impact in the postseason, but Strawther will carry some momentum into the game, having notched 15 points in 20 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 17, 2025
New York Knicks forward
Josh Hart finished with 10 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds in Friday's win over the Celtics. He wasn't as productive on the scoring end in this one. However, the 30-year-old still had a quality showing, picking up his first triple-double of the postseason. It took the Knicks six games to eliminate the Celtics from the playoffs. But New York will get some much-needed time off before beginning the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Pacers on Wednesday night. Hart played well against Indiana during the regular season, averaging 22.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
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