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Jalen Duren Bounces Back With Double-Double
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren tallied a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double and added three blocks and one steal in Friday's 115-94 Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The All-Star big man provided the perfect response to being benched in Game 5. His performance was especially remarkable considering Duren injured his left ankle in the third quarter. Luckily for the Pistons, the 22-year-old big man was able to return for the fourth and helped the team secure an impressive road victory. Duren made only one of four free-throw attempts but finished a very good 7-for-10 from the field. The challenge for Duren now is to replicate this performance in Game 7 on Sunday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Anthony Edwards Finishes Season-Ending Loss With 24 Points
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards had a team-high 24 points in Friday's season-ending 139-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves couldn't stave off elimination on home court, struggling on the offensive end all night. Edwards produced his third-highest scoring game of the series but was limited to 9-for-26 from the field. He finished 2-for-7 with the three-ball and 4-for-7 at the free-throw line, adding two rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 36 minutes. Despite being hit by knee problems late in the season, Edwards enjoyed a good campaign. He averaged a career-high 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals. Edwards already has six NBA campaigns under his belt, yet he'll still be just 25 when the 2026-27 season begins, meaning his best fantasy production is likely still ahead of him.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Victor Wembanyama Tallies 19 Points in Friday's Win
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had a quiet outing by his standards in Friday's Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, totaling 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in a 139-109 win. Wembanyama missed both his three-point attempts, but he went a good 6-for-11 overall from the field and had a 7-for-9 record at the charity stripe. On Friday, Wembanyama was able to take a lighter load as San Antonio's backcourt powered the team to a series-clinching victory. Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper combined for nearly half of the team's points (68). The Spurs will face Oklahoma City in the Conference Finals, a team they have beaten in four of five meetings this season. San Antonio has dominated this matchup despite Wembanyama's modest averages of 18.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
De'Aaron Fox Highly Effective in Blowout Win
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox eased his way to 21 points, four rebounds, nine assists, and two blocks in just 24 minutes in Friday's series-clinching 139-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fox went a perfect 3-for-3 from behind the arc and 2-for-2 at the line, missing just two of 10 field-goal attempts. This was one of Fox's best performances of the postseason. While the All-Star guard hasn't set the world alight in the playoffs, he has done a solid job overall. Across 11 appearances, Fox has contributed 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He's been dealing with an ankle issue and left the first half early on Friday, which is something to monitor in the upcoming Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Stephon Castle Shines in Series-Clincher
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle led the demolition job as the team punched its ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a 139-109 blowout victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Castle posted game highs with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while delivering six assists in 30 minutes. He finished 11-for-16 from the field, including 5-for-7 beyond the arc. Castle nearly matched his Game 5 total (17) in the opening quarter when he scored 14 points. The 21-year-old is playing in his first postseason, but hasn't had any issues handling the extra pressure. In 11 outings, Castle has averaged 19.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, nailing 44% of his three-point attempts.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Austin Reaves Could Command $40M Per Year With New Contract
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is set to receive a major pay raise as a free agent this offseason. According to Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic, because of a weak free-agent class, rival executives believe Reaves could secure a contract worth $40 million per season. The Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets have the salary cap space needed to sign Reaves, and both the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks are said to be interested in his services. Reaves, who earned $13.9 million this season, averaged a career-high 23.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 2025-26, along with 5.5 assists and 1.1 steals. Year after year, his fantasy stock has grown, and it's expected to remain high whether Reaves stays with the Lakers or signs elsewhere.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
Jalen Duren Available to Finish Game 6
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) started the fourth quarter of Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He injured his left ankle midway through the third quarter. Duren made several trips to the locker room but appears to have avoided a major injury. Paul Reed enjoyed a strong stretch during Duren's absence. Before the injury, Duren was having his best performance of the series, posting nine points, seven rebounds, one steal, and two blocks.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Yanic Konan Niederhauser Not Expected to Be Ready for Start of Next Season
Los Angeles Clippers center Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) is not expected to be ready for the start of next season, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. In March, the rookie big man was diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot and underwent season-ending surgery. Unfortunately, Niederhauser must also sit out the start of the 2026-27 campaign. Recently, it was reported that the 23-year-old is looking at a 5-8-month recovery timeline. While Niederhauser didn't get much burn during his first year in the Association, he flashed plenty of potential. Across 41 appearances, he averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game.
Source: Law Murray
Source: Law Murray
Jalen Williams Declares Himself Healthy for Conference Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) has declared himself healthy for the start of the Western Conference Finals, ESPN's Tim MacMahon reports. Williams has dealt with hamstring issues throughout the season, missing the last six games in the playoffs. Despite being without one of their best players, the Thunder have still dominated in the postseason, sweeping two opponents. With Williams sidelined, Chet Holmgren has been a bigger part of the offense. He averaged 20.0 points per game in the second-round series against the Lakers. Ajay Mitchell has put in some eye-popping performances while filling in for Williams in the starting lineup, but he will head back to the bench now that Williams is set to return.
Source: Tim MacMahon
Source: Tim MacMahon
Terrence Shannon Jr. Will Play Friday Night
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (head) will suit up for Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. It was initially unclear whether Shannon Jr. would play after he was a late addition to the injury report due to a head contusion. Shannon Jr. has made some noise in these playoffs, but he might not play much on Friday, with Minnesota needing to rely heavily on its best players in an elimination scenario. In Game 5, Shannon Jr. was limited to two points and four assists in 17 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter is Available for Game 6
Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (adductor) is available to play for Friday's Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Huerter made his return to the court after a seven-game absence on Wednesday. He only logged in three minutes of playing time during Wednesday's overtime defeat. It's unlikely that Huerter sees much of an increase in playing time on Friday. Duncan Robinson (back) is returning after missing Game 5, so it's possible that Huerter doesn't play at all. DFS managers should not count on Huerter to be a reliable option ahead of this must-win matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson is Returning for Game 6
Detroit Pistons guard Duncan Robinson (back) is available to play ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Robinson is back in the mix after being forced to miss Wednesday's Game 5 defeat. Daniss Jenkins moved into the starting five with Robinson unable to go in the last game. He played over 40 minutes, but should see a significantly reduced role with Robinson returning on Friday. The assumption is that Robinson will move back into the starting five. He'll be a decent source of three-pointers, but doesn't offer a ton of upside outside of that.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert is Cleared for Game 6 on Friday
Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (heel) is available to play ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. As expected, LeVert is cleared to play after being listed as questionable on the injury report. He figures to only play minutes in the 20s with Kevin Huerter and Duncan Robinson both active for this game. The Pistons won't need to lean on LeVert as much as they did earlier in the series. He finished with seven points across 24 minutes of action during Wednesday's Game 5 defeat. The return of Robinson will likely hurt LeVert's overall upside as a DFS option for Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
OG Anunoby Practices in Full on Friday
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) was a full participant during Friday's practice session. This is an encouraging sign after Anunoby missed the final two games of the previous series against the Philadelphia 76ers. He continues to battle a right hamstring issue, but is optimistic that he'll be ready for Game 1 of the next series. His absence from the rotation has pushed Miles McBride into the starting five. McBride knocked down seven three-pointers during the series-clinching Game 4 versus the Sixers. He figures to continue playing a significant role if Anunoby is still unable to play.
Source: Stefan Bondy
Source: Stefan Bondy
Terrence Shannon Jr. is Tagged as Questionable for Friday
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (head) is a late addition to the injury report ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs. It's unclear when he suffered the injury, but Shannon is in danger of missing this game due to a head contusion. With Anthony Edwards healthy now, Shannon has seen a reduced role in the rotation. He logged in 17 minutes during Tuesday's loss. If he sits out, Mike Conley and Bones Hyland would likely see increased run on Friday. DFS managers should check back ahead of tip-off for final confirmation on Shannon's status.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
