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James Harden Struggles in Game 2 Loss
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden finished with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's Game 2 loss to Detroit. He shot just 3-for-13 from the field, missed all four three-point attempts, and committed four turnovers as Cleveland fell into a 2-0 series hole. Harden's low assist total also hurt his DFS value, especially with his scoring efficiency slipping. Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen carried more of the offense, but Cleveland needs Harden to rediscover his rhythm in Game 3.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Donovan Mitchell Finishes Game 2 Loss with 31 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell recorded 31 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals across 37 minutes in Thursday's 107-97 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The All-Star led all scorers and fueled a second-half rally that briefly gave Cleveland the lead in the fourth quarter, finishing 11-for-24 from the field, 2-for-9 from three, and 7-for-9 at the line. Yet his outside shot deserted him late, with three of his three-point misses coming in the fourth as the Cavs went 0-for-11 from deep in the final frame. Jarrett Allen added 22 points and seven rebounds, but James Harden managed just 10 points on 3-for-13 shooting with four turnovers. The Cavs return home down 0-2 for Game 3 on Saturday.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Gradey Dick Open to Trade Away From Toronto
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick is open to a trade this offseason, according to Sportsnet's Michael Grange. After two solid seasons to start his NBA career, Dick's minutes collapsed in 2025-26, and he appears ready to move on. The 22-year-old gave up his starting spot to Brandon Ingram and couldn't force his way back into the first unit even when injuries hit the team. Across 76 regular-season appearances, Dick was limited to 14.0 minutes per game, posting 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds. After the All-Star break, Dick's minutes dropped to 8.7 per game, and he saw only garbage time during the playoffs. As a young player, Dick needs playing time and the right situation to develop, which the Raptors can no longer provide.
Source: Michael Grange
Source: Michael Grange
Michael Porter Jr. Wants to Stay in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is entering the final season of his contract, but he is extension-eligible this offseason and wants to stay with the team. "I see what we've got in the young dudes. I see we have the most money to spend. I think we've got the most," Porter Jr. said during an appearance on the One Night with Steiny podcast. "We're the youngest team, kind of like Oklahoma City. It took them a while to get good. I think that'll be how it is here. But I'm with it. I want to stay in Brooklyn." After being traded by the Denver Nuggets, Porter Jr. enjoyed a big career year with the Nets in 2025-26. He averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.1 steals. However, he struggled to stay on the floor, appearing in only 52 games. If he can combine his production with improved durability next season, Porter Jr. would become an even more appealing fantasy option.
Source: One Night with Steiny
Source: One Night with Steiny
Hornets Extend Charles Lee After 25-Win Improvement
The Charlotte Hornets have signed head coach Charles Lee to a contract extension, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. The team did not release details of the deal. Lee took over the Hornets in 2024 after helping the Boston Celtics win the championship as an assistant coach. In Lee's debut season, Charlotte finished with the third-worst record in the league, going 19-63. However, the team improved significantly under his guidance in 2025-26, qualifying for the Play-In Tournament with a 44-38 record. That marks the most wins the Hornets have had since their last playoff appearance in 2015-16. The team will carry great momentum into next season, ranking first in offensive rating (120.7) and fifth in defensive rating (110.2) from Jan. 1 through the end of the regular season.
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk
Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out for Game 2 Against Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) will sit out Thursday's Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was always unlikely to play after dislocating his right pinky finger in Game 1 and receiving a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. Vanderbilt has averaged 12.0 minutes per game in the playoffs, so he won't be a major loss for the Lakers. Jake LaRavia will likely pick up most of Vanderbilt's minutes and aim to make a bigger impact than in Game 1. On Tuesday night, LaRavia contributed only two points, one rebound, one block, and one steal in 14 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Luke Kennard Cleared to Play Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (neck) will be active on Thursday night in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was added to the injury report on Wednesday due to neck soreness, but his status has been upgraded from questionable to available. Kennard has been a positive surprise for the Lakers this postseason, averaging 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.0 steals in 35.3 minutes per game. However, Kennard's three-point efficiency has fallen off a cliff in recent outings, as he has gone 2-for-10 over the last four games. The Duke product has to start making three-pointers again to provide more scoring for the team, behind LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ayo Dosunmu Considered Questionable for Game 3 Against Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (heel) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. In Game 2 on Wednesday, Dosunmu was cleared to return from a calf injury but hurt his right heel, exiting after logging just 10 minutes. The questionable tag suggests Dosunmu could be an option for Friday's matchup. If he isn't available, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Mike Conley will continue to have expanded roles, especially if Anthony Edwards (knee) remains under a minutes restriction.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Remains Questionable on Injury Report Ahead of Game 3
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) continues to carry a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. He has been upgraded to available in back-to-back games and is likely to remain in the lineup for Game 3. Minnesota has limited Edwards to 24.5 minutes per game since his return from a left knee injury, using him off the bench. Given Edwards' competitive nature, he'll be eager to resume his regular role and minutes as soon as possible, but the team is prioritizing his health. As a result, Edwards can't currently fulfill his maximum fantasy potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Mitchell Robinson Probable for Friday's Action
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) is listed as probable for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The seven-footer has been dealing with an illness this week and missed Game 2. However, the probable tag suggests Robinson will be ready to rejoin the lineup on Friday night. Robinson has averaged 5.6 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game this postseason. His workload could increase on Friday if New York has to play without OG Anunoby (hamstring), who is questionable. Still, given Robinson's injury history, the team won't want to overwork him and will likely keep his minutes well under 30.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter Remains Out Thursday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team has downgraded Huerter from doubtful to out, resulting in his fifth consecutive absence due to a left adductor strain. With Huerter unavailable, Daniss Jenkins has started to log big minutes off the Pistons' bench. He made an all-around impact in Game 1 against the Cavaliers, recording 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill Unavailable Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) will miss Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. He suffered a left hamstring strain in the series opener and has been downgraded from questionable to out. Merrill's absence should give Jaylon Tyson and Dennis Schroder more opportunities to impact the game off the bench. However, they haven't been reliable DFS options in the postseason, and Tyson even had a scoreless outing in Game 1 despite logging 18 minutes of action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
OG Anunoby Tagged as Questionable for Friday
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is considered questionable for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. He has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain after missing the final few minutes of Wednesday's Game 2 win. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Anunoby is considered day-to-day. While Anunoby could remain in the lineup, the Knicks have little incentive to take chances given their 2-0 series lead and will likely proceed with caution. Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson, and Landry Shamet will cover for Anunoby if needed on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid Listed as Questionable for Game 3 Against Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle, hip) is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Friday night. The 2023 MVP entered the postseason recovering from an appendectomy and is now dealing with ankle and hip injuries. Philadelphia didn't have Embiid in the lineup for Game 2 of the series, and head coach Nick Nurse labeled him day-to-day. Andre Drummond started in Embiid's absence but was limited to six points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 15 minutes. Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow also helped cover for Embiid. Both recorded two blocks but did little else.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Paul George Does a Little Bit of Everything in Game 2 Loss
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George had one of his best performances of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Wednesday, logging 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in a 108-102 loss to the New York Knicks. He made five triples on 13 attempts and finished 7-for-18 overall from the field. With Joel Embiid (ankle, hip) out of the lineup, George was clearly more active on the offensive end, but he struggled to convert his opportunities efficiently. If Embiid remains out for Game 3, George will likely continue to see increased offensive usage.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
