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Karl-Anthony Towns Leads Knicks in Scoring During Series-Clincher
New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 19 points in Monday's series-clinching 139-93 blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He added a game-high 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks, marking his ninth double-double of the postseason. Towns was 3-for-3 from downtown and missed only three of his 11 field-goal attempts overall. The 30-year-old big man has been extremely efficient and effective with his play throughout the postseason and will no doubt play a major role in the upcoming Finals, where the Knicks face either San Antonio or Oklahoma City. Towns may prefer to face the Thunder, having had more success against them during the regular season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jalen Brunson Named Eastern Conference Finals MVP
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was unanimously named the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the team completed its sweep of Cleveland with a 130-93 victory on Monday night. Brunson, who earned his third consecutive All-NBA Second Team selection over the weekend, averaged 25.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.0 steal per game against Cleveland. The 29-year-old has been among the top performers in the 2026 playoffs, leading the Knicks to back-to-back sweeps and the first Finals since 1999. While Brunson was outstanding in the Eastern Conference Finals, he still has room for improvement after making only 18.2% of his three-point attempts.
Source: NBA.com
Source: NBA.com
Dennis Schroder is Ruled Out for Game 4 on Monday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the New York Knicks. Schroder was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It will ultimately force him to miss this game and possibly the rest of this series with the Cavs down 3-0 in the series. His absence will likely mean increased playing time for Keon Ellis. Schroder wasn't playing a ton this series anyway. Ellis might play minutes in the teens, but that likely won't be enough to warrant looking at him as a DFS option.
Source: Tom Withers
Source: Tom Withers
Nets Could Trade Michael Porter Jr.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. could be on his way out of town after one season with the organization. The Nets don't own their first-round pick next season. With that being said, the organization might need to think of creative ways to get some young star power onto this roster. One theory is that the Nets could potentially move Porter to a win-now organization such as the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Jalen Williams. Porter has developed into a legitimate All-Star player and could get the Nets a decent haul, assuming they're willing to trade him. Last season, Porter averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 32.5 minutes per game in 52 contests. He could help a win-now organization right now, while the Nets could score a young player to help them during this rebuild.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
Ajay Mitchell is Ruled Out for Game 5
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Mitchell moved into the starting five for Game 3 of this series with Jalen Williams (hamstring) ruled out. He joined Williams on the sideline when he suffered a right calf strain and missed Game 4. Now, Mitchell is in danger of missing his second straight game due to this calf issue. Cason Wallace started in Game 4, but didn't bring much to the stat sheet. He'll likely start again in Game 5 with Williams listed as questionable for this game. Wallace could offer some low-end DFS value, but he isn't an ideal target.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams is Tagged as Questionable for Game 5
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Williams hasn't suited up for a game since re-aggravating his hamstring injury during Game 2 of this series. The team will likely wait and see how Wililams' feels closer to game-time before making a final decision on his status. Jared McCain and Cason Wallace would be in line for extended playing time again, assuming Williams misses his third straight contest. Neither player is an exciting DFS option, but McCain might be the better of the two because of his scoring ability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Hartenstein Provides Steady Production in Defeat
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old was an efficient contributor for an offense that struggled, going 6-for-11 from the field while his teammates went cold against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio defense. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren command the bulk of the usage, Hartenstein is still a reliable fantasy performer. He averages 9.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this season and will look to maintain his steady production as the series shifts back to Oklahoma City for Game 5.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Chet Holmgren Has a Quiet Offensive Night on Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and one block in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 24-year-old struggled to find his stroke, going 3-for-8 from the field and 4-for-6 at the free-throw line. Holmgren's quiet offensive night mirrored the larger issues for the Thunder, who shot a franchise-worst 33 percent against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs' defense. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was also contained, finishing with just 19 points in the blowout defeat. Holmgren remains a steady interior presence, but he must rediscover his scoring rhythm to help the defending champions reclaim the series advantage in Tuesday's Game 5.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Held Under 20 Points in Game 4
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 19 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 27-year-old went 6-for-15 from the field and 7-for-7 at the free-throw line, but Oklahoma City's offense never found much traction as the series was tied at 2-2. The Thunder shot only 33.0 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from three-point range, both season-worst marks, so Gilgeous-Alexander's assists and steals softened a rare, muted scoring night more than his efficiency did.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Stephon Castle Hands Out Six Assists in Game 4 Win
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle finished Sunday's Game 4 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder with 13 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and one three-pointer. The 21-year-old sophomore shot 5-for-11 from the field and committed only one turnover, giving San Antonio a cleaner secondary ball-handling night after his early-series miscues. Victor Wembanyama carried the scoring load with 33 points, but Castle's full line mattered in a 103-82 win that tied the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. His assists and defensive stats continue to give him a useful playoff floor even when he is not a primary scoring option.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Devin Vassell Tallies 13 Points in Game 4 Win
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell tallied 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 25-year-old was efficient with his opportunities, going 3-for-7 from the field, including two three-pointers, and 5-for-6 at the free-throw line. Vassell provided reliable secondary production alongside Victor Wembanyama, who dominated with 33 points. With De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle also commanding the backcourt, Vassell's two-way consistency continues to be a staple for San Antonio. He averages 13.9 points per game this season and will look to maintain his steady impact on the wing as the Western Conference finals shift back to Oklahoma City for Game 5.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
De'Aaron Fox Records Double-Double as Spurs Even Series
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and one three-pointer in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 28-year-old struggled to find his scoring rhythm, finishing 5-for-13 from the field, but his work on the glass helped San Antonio even the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. Fox has now logged two full outings since returning from his ankle issue, and while the scoring ceiling has been muted, his rebounds, assists, and defensive stats are keeping his fantasy profile useful in playoff formats.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Victor Wembanyama Sets Tone Early as Spurs Force a Pivotal Game 5
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama delivered 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks on Sunday, pacing the Spurs to a 103-82 Game 4 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and evening the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. The former No. 1 overall pick attacked early, hitting a three-pointer on San Antonio's opening possession before adding alley-oop dunks against a Thunder interior that had slowed him in Games 2 and 3. He went 11-for-22 from the floor, eight-for-nine at the line, and three-for-seven from deep before spending most of the fourth quarter on the bench. Oklahoma City shot 33 percent from the field and committed 17 turnovers. With the series now heading to Oklahoma City for Game 5, Wembanyama enters as the most reliable fantasy asset in the building, averaging 22.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks across 11 postseason outings.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jamal Murray Earns First Career All-NBA Selection
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has been named to the 2025-26 All-NBA Third Team, marking the first All-NBA selection of his 10-year career. The 29-year-old Canadian was also named an All-Star for the first time this season, averaging a career-high 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists. Murray is joined on the Third Team by Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons), Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), and Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), all of whom are also first-time All-NBA selections.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kevin Durant Becomes First Player to Make All-NBA Team With Five Franchises
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has made history as the first player ever named to an All-NBA Team with five different franchises. On Sunday, he was announced as a 2025-26 All-NBA Second Team selection, joining Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers), Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), and Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks). The veteran star has also earned All-NBA honors with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns. Overall, Durant now has 12 All-NBA selections, six on the First Team and six on the Second Team. Only six players in league history have earned more selections.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
