May 15, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves power forward
Julius Randle scored a game-high 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting as the team eliminated the Golden State Warriors from the playoffs with a 121-110 win on Wednesday. It was a slow start for Randle, who managed only five points in the opening frame, but he impressed throughout the series, and Golden State struggled to contain him once again. The three-time All-Star shot 2-for-6 from three-point range and added eight rebounds and five assists to his line. While Randle did plenty of offensive damage against the Warriors, averaging 25.2 points per game, he must improve his ball-handling in the Western Conference Finals. He gave up the rock at least three times in four of five games, committing a total of 18 turnovers.
--Taavi Pailk
May 14, 2025
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com, Chicago Bulls center
Nikola Vucevic is someone who could be involved in trade discussions this offseason. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time his name has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate. But the veteran is looking to win now, and he's also entering the final year of his current agreement. Vucevic continues to play at a high level despite being in the National Basketball Association for well over a decade, finishing the 2024-25 campaign by averaging 18.5 points and 10.1 rebounds. He also shot a career-high 53.0% from the field while draining 40.2% of his attempts from deep. Granted, he can be a liability on the defensive end at times. Still, he should remain a reliable fantasy option for at least another season, potentially flirting with another trip to the All-Star game before calling it a career.
--Dennis Clausen
May
14,
2025
Philadelphia
76ers
guard
Jared
McCain
is
progressing
after
undergoing
surgery
in
December
on
a
torn
meniscus
in
his
left
knee.
"It's
going
great,"
said
McCain
to
Cyro
Asseo
of
HoopsHype.com
regarding
his
rehab
efforts.
"Slowly
getting
back.
read more...
May 14, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (hamstring) was cleared for shooting drills and light on-court workouts on Wednesday. The team re-evaluated him on Wednesday and announced that he was "making good progress" in his recovery from the hamstring injury sustained in Game 1 of the second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. If Golden State extends the series with a win on Wednesday, Curry will be re-evaluated again on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's Game 6 in San Francisco. The odds are certainly against the Warriors on Wednesday night, but they can draw belief from their Game 1 victory, during which Curry logged only 13 minutes.
Brandin Podziemski and
Buddy Hield will continue to carry the backcourt in Curry's absence.
--Taavi Pailk
May 14, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. He has been cleared to return after missing three games due to a right ankle sprain. Hauser has been limited to 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 13.0 minutes this postseason. However, he may now have a larger role in the rotation due to
Jayson Tatum's (Achilles) absence. To become impactful again, Hauser must start hitting his threes again. He has finished four of his six playoff outings without a single make from behind the arc.
--Taavi Pailk
May 14, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell put up a game-high 35 points as the team's campaign ended with a 114-105 home loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Mitchell led the Cavaliers offense but struggled massively to hit shots, finishing 8-for-25 from the field, including 4-for-13 from behind the arc. He was 15-for-21 at the charity stripe, failing to hit a single shot late in the game after he was fouled during a three-point attempt. The six-time All-Star, who played through a left ankle injury, completed his work with nine rebounds, one assist, four steals, and one block. After dominating for most of the year, the Cavaliers seemed poised for something special. Instead, they became the fourth team in NBA history to win at least 64 games in the regular season and fail to advance past the second round. The team has won only two playoff series in three years since Mitchell's arrival, and another postseason filled with trade speculation may follow.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 14, 2025
Indiana Pacers point guard
Tyrese Haliburton led his side with 31 points on 10-for-15 shooting as the team finished off the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-105 road win. Cleveland limited Haliburton to 15 total points in Games 3 and 4, but he completely ran the show on Tuesday night, hitting 6-for-10 from downtown and dishing out eight assists. Additionally, Haliburton collected six rebounds, had one steal, and one block. Last year, Haliburton was injured during the Conference Finals, and he now gets a chance to make up for lost time. The talented playmaker has notched 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game in 10 postseason appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 14, 2025
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray had his second-highest scoring game of the postseason with 28 points in Tuesday's 112-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Canadian star flirted with a 30-point game, although Murray struggled to score efficiently. He went 10-for-27 from the field, including 3-for-13 from outside. In 42 minutes of action, Murray added four rebounds, three assists, and one block to his tally. While Murray has averaged 21.4 points per game against the Thunder, he has shot below 40 percent from the field in three of the five games and 39.5 percent overall in the matchup. A more efficient performance is needed from him for the Nuggets to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 14, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic was back to his best in Tuesday's 112-105 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading all scorers with 44 points while tallying 15 rebounds, five assists, and two steals. After shooting 33.3 percent from the field over the last three games, Jokic went 17-for-25 from the field (68 percent) and was on fire from downtown with a 5-for-7 effort. However, the Nuggets failed to capitalize on their leader's incredible performance, blowing a lead in the fourth quarter to fall 3-2 behind in the series. With the Nuggets now in survival mode, Jokic will be expected to put together another monster line in Game 6 on Thursday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 14, 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a team-high 31 points on 12-for-23 shooting in Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder grabbed a 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals after outscoring Denver 34-19 in the fourth quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander had 10 points in the final frame. He left his fingerprints all over the game, completing his line with six rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two blocks, while shooting 1-for-3 from three-point land. This was Gilgeous-Alexander's third 30-point effort in the series. Although Gilgeous-Alexander has struggled to hit three-pointers, he has otherwise demonstrated why he is among the MVP candidates, averaging 28.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.6 steals against the Nuggets.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 14, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (hamstring) has been listed as out on the official injury report for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is scheduled for re-evaluation on Wednesday regarding the Grade 1 hamstring strain that Curry sustained on May 6 during the series opener against Minnesota. The Warriors have lost three games in a row without Curry, and their season will be over if another defeat follows on Wednesday night. If Golden State can pull off a road win on Wednesday, Curry would have three additional days to rehab his injury, as Game 6 is not scheduled until Sunday.
Jonathan Kuminga has broken into the rotation during Curry's absence and may play an important role again in Game 5. At the same time, the Warriors starters will likely get all the minutes they can handle, given that this is an elimination game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 13, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (ankle) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's pivotal playoff showdown with the Knicks. He hasn't been on the floor since Game 1, when he tweaked his right ankle, forcing him to miss the C's previous three contests.
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is done for the remainder of the postseason and
Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with stamina issues stemming from the illness he suffered during the regular season. As such, Hauser is likely to see more than the 13 minutes he's averaged during the playoffs. There's even a chance he'll start. Either way, the 27-year-old should draw value interest from DFS managers on Wednesday evening.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
May
13,
2025
According
to
ESPN's
Shams
Charania,
Boston
Celtics
forward
Jayson
Tatum
(Achilles)
suffered
a
torn
right
Achilles
in
Monday's
loss
to
the
Knicks.
As
a
result,
he
underwent
successful
surgery
on
Tuesday.
The
former
Duke
Blue
Devil
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May 13, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jonathan Kuminga was the team's top scorer with 23 points on 6-for-13 shooting in Monday's 117-110 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He registered a large chunk of his points at the charity stripe, finishing 11-for-12 with his free throws. Kuminga had a fine offensive outing, but didn't contribute elsewhere, rounding out his performance with one assist, one steal, and two turnovers. The Warriors are expected to remain without
Stephen Curry (hamstring) for Game 5 on Wednesday night, which means Kuminga will likely continue to play a significant role in the rotation. Following Curry's exit from the lineup, he has averaged 23.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 30.7 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 13, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards made a mark in Monday's 117-110 victory against the Golden State Warriors with 30 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals, shooting 11-for-21 from the field, including 6-for-11 from downtown. The Timberwolves superstar enjoyed his second consecutive 30-point effort and will be out to end the series on Wednesday night in Game 5 on home court. Edwards has been on fire from outside at the Target Center this postseason, sinking 44.8 percent of his attempts, while averaging 28.8 points in front of the Minnesota fans.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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