May 12, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (ankle) is not ready to rejoin the action against the New York Knicks on Monday. There was hope that he could make it back on the court when Boston listed him as questionable on the initial injury report, but he has officially been downgraded to out. This marks the third consecutive absence for the three-point specialist. Hauser's next chance to return will be on Wednesday in Game 5 of the series. With Hauser unavailable,
Payton Pritchard is poised for another busy night off the Boston bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ian Begley
May 12, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. He is expected to be a game-time decision after an MRI showed that Mitchell aggravated a previous left ankle injury, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The Cavaliers have had terrible luck with injuries this postseason, and losing Mitchell for Tuesday's elimination game would be the biggest blow of them all. Before settling for 12 points in limited minutes against Indiana on Sunday, Mitchell had averaged 41.3 points per game in the series. If Mitchell can't play through his ankle injury on Tuesday, we will see much more of
Ty Jerome, while the entire team must collectively compensate for his absence on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 11, 2025
According to TNT's Jared Greenberg, Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's meeting with the Pacers. Mitchell got off to a slow start, although he managed to accumulate 12 points through the first two quarters of play. However, Mitchell wasn't spotted on the bench heading into the second half, with Greenberg reporting that the 28-year-old was battling an ankle injury. He has been stellar during the series, averaging 41.3 points. But with Indiana up big, Mitchell likely won't be back on Sunday night.
Ty Jerome took over in his place, so now DFS managers are left wondering how things will play out for Game 5 on Tuesday evening.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jared Greenberg
May 11, 2025
New York Knicks center
Karl-Anthony Towns (finger) is not listed on the injury report heading into Monday's showdown with the Celtics. KAT suffered an injury to his left ring finger in Game 3 on Saturday. Fortunately, he practiced in full on Sunday. Towns had only 14 points in Game 1. However, he combined for 42 points and 32 boards in the Knicks' previous two contests. Of course, anything can happen, so there is still a chance Towns could pop up on the injury report. If he can't play on Monday night,
Mitchell Robinson, averaging 5.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals during the series, would likely enter the starting lineup, with
Precious Achiuwa the favorite to come off the bench in relief.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
May 11, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (ankle) is questionable heading into Monday's playoff matchup with the Knicks. He logged nearly four minutes in Game 1 before he suffered a sprained ankle. As a result, Hauser missed the C's previous two games. He could be in line for more work in Game 4, considering
Kristaps Porzingis is battling the residual effects of the illness that plagued him during the regular season. But it Hauser misses his third-straight contest, the starting lineup should get all the minutes they can handle, with
Payton Pritchard, amassing 23 points in Game 3, seeing extra action from off the bench.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
May 11, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (hamstring) remains out for Monday's meeting with the Timberwolves. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the multi-time All-Star was targeting a Game 6 return. However, he will have some hurdles to clear. On top of that, the Wolves are up 2-1 in the series, meaning Golden State will need a win in Games 4 or 5. In the meantime,
Quinten Post or
Trayce Jackson-Davis are the favorites to start. But
Jimmy Butler III,
Buddy Hield, and
Jonathan Kuminga, who had 30 points in Game 3, should benefit the most on the scoring end until Curry can get back on the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
May 9, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
De'Andre Hunter (thumb) will suit up for Friday's showdown against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Hunter injured his right thumb in the series opener and did not play in Game 2. He was initially listed as questionable for Friday's matchup. The 27-year-old, who scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds in Game 1, hurt the thumb on his shooting hand, which may still affect him on Friday night.
Evan Mobley (ankle) and
Darius Garland (toe) are also back for the Cavaliers on Friday, meaning fewer minutes for
Isaac Okoro,
Dean Wade, and
Sam Merrill.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
May 9, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (ankle) will play in Friday's Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. He missed the second game of the series due to an ankle sprain but has made a quick recovery, with the team upgrading Mobley's status from questionable to available before tip-off. With him back in the lineup,
Dean Wade will have to settle for a spot in the second unit. Mobley started the series well, posting 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals in Game 1.
--Taavi PailkSource: Serena Winters
May 9, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) will return to action on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. After missing four games due to a toe sprain, Garland has been upgraded from questionable to available and will start the contest. The first unit will also have
Evan Mobley (ankle) back on Friday, giving Cleveland a much-needed boost after opening the series with two consecutive home defeats. Garland's return will move
Ty Jerome back to the bench. He has been effective coming off the bench all year and should still be a factor in Friday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Serena Winters
May 9, 2025
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (ankle) is not expected to rejoin the lineup for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Saturday, as he has been listed as doubtful on the injury report. The 27-year-old sniper was limited to four minutes due to an ankle injury in the series opener and appears set for a second consecutive absence.
Payton Pritchard will keep spearheading Boston's bench, yet the team might have to depend heavily on its starters after going down 2-0 in the series due to back-to-back home losses.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 8, 2025
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (hamstring) is unsure when he can make it back on the court. "This is new, and from all that I'm learning about how quickly you can get back, there has to be a healing process," Curry said on Thursday before Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. "You can't accelerate it more than what it's telling you. So it'll be one of those, after a week, really reevaluating every day to understand when it's safe just to even think about playing, let alone how much can you push it." On Wednesday, the Warriors officially ruled him out for one week, meaning Curry won't be able to help his team until at least Game 5 of the second-round series. Game 6 could be a more realistic return target for him, as there will be a three-day break after next Wednesday's Game 5, giving Curry a total of 12 days to recover from his first career hamstring injury.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
May 8, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
De'Andre Hunter (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury report for Friday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The series had an unfortunate start for Hunter, as he injured his right thumb in Game 1 and may now be out for a second consecutive contest. Cleveland also lost
Evan Mobley (ankle) for Game 2, giving
Javonte Green an opportunity to rejoin the rotation. However, his role was very limited, and Green finished scoreless in 10 minutes.
Isaac Okoro, whose playing time increased to 29 minutes in the second unit, did not provide much offensively either, going for five points. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson may need to rely mainly on his starters to get back into the series if none of the injured players return for Friday's action.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 8, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (ankle) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. Cleveland hopes Mobley can return from an ankle sprain suffered in the series opener. With him out,
Dean Wade received an opportunity to start in Tuesday's Game 2. The 28-year-old was among the game's leading rebounders with 10 boards but contributed only three points on 1-for-4 shooting. Wade also recorded three assists and one steal in 30 minutes. He will likely maintain an expanded role if Mobley cannot return on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 8, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) is considered questionable for Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. He is still nursing a toe injury, which has kept Garland sidelined for five games. Cleveland has used
Sam Merrill and
Ty Jerome in his spot in the starting lineup. Jerome got his big opportunity in Game 2 but failed miserably, finishing with two points on 1-for-14 shooting. This may prompt Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson to return to Merrill if Garland is not cleared to play on Friday. Merrill notched 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals on Tuesday, marking his best postseason performance by far.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
May 8, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic had a rare off night in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, tallying 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block before fouling out in the third quarter of an embarrassing 149-106 loss. The Nuggets struggled right from the off, which was probably one of the reasons for Jokic's lackluster effort, and the team was trailing by over 40 points when he picked up his sixth foul late in the third frame. Jokic finished with 6-for-16 shooting from the field. The three-time MVP will surely come out with a different spirit in Game 3 on Friday as the Nuggets try to reclaim the series lead on their home court.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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