April 29, 2026

Former Ohio State and Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams, who now plays for the Detroit Lions, is suing the NCAA, SEC, and Big Ten over allegations that they used his name, image, and likeness without compensation. According to the California Post, Williams is seeking financial compensation and an injunction barring the entities from using his NIL for "financial or any similar gain without his consent and compensation." He argues he should receive social media earnings and game telecast group licensing revenue that the defendants earned due to his success on the field while in college. In two seasons at Ohio State and one season at Alabama, Williams totaled 94 receptions for 1,838 yards and 18 touchdowns, with the bulk of his production coming in the lone season with the Crimson Tide. --Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: California Post

April 29, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (jaw) is back in action and will hit second for Wednesday's game against the hosting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Gavin Williams, according to MLB.com. Caminero fouled a ball off the dirt that came back up to hit him in the jaw during Tuesday's game, and he was pulled early as a precaution. Thankfully, he only suffered a contusion on his jaw, and he's ready to go for the series finale on Wednesday at Progressive Field. The 22-year-old Dominican third baseman is a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues when he's active, which has been for every game so far in 2026. Caminero comes into Wednesday's tilt in Cleveland with a .257/.331/.496 slash line, .826 OPS, eight home runs, 15 RBI, and 17 runs scored in 113 at-bats. Even though he has hit just .167 in six career at-bats against Williams, he should remain in all starting fantasy lineups despite his injury scare on Tuesday. Caminero does have a solo homer against Williams previously.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 29, 2026

Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks (illness) was feeling under the weather on Tuesday and was scratched from the starting lineup against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Agustin Ramirez took over at catcher, and Connor Norby made the start as the team's designated hitter in an eventual 2-1 win over the defending World Series champions. Fantasy managers are hoping that Hicks' illness won't affect his recent hot streak at the plate. The 26-year-old Canadian backstop has hit .340/.353/.574 with 14 RBI and seven runs scored in his last 51 plate appearances to raise his season line to .311/.350/.544. The former ninth-round pick by the Texas Rangers in 2021 out of Arkansas State has hit six home runs while driving in 27, scoring 17 runs, and stealing one base in 28 total games in his second year in the big leagues. At the weak catching position, Hicks deserves to be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in 74% of Yahoo formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola

April 29, 2026

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (glute) was pulled early from Tuesday night's win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park with a left-glute cramp, according to Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network. Before leaving the eventual 8-3 victory, Swanson went 1-for-1 at the plate with a double, two RBI, and a stolen base for the Cubbies. Nico Hoerner moved from second base to shortstop, with third baseman Matt Shaw moving from third to the keystone. Alex Bregman entered the ballgame to play third base for Chicago. The 32-year-old Swanson's injury doesn't sound very serious, but he could be rested on Wednesday in the series finale in San Diego. If Swanson remains out on Wednesday, either Shaw or Nicky Lopez figures to make a start in the infield for the Cubs. Swanson is hitting only .214 (21-for-98) early in the 2026 season, but he's already up to six home runs and has added 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, and two stolen bases to make him relevant in all fantasy baseball leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Marquee Sports Network - Taylor McGregor

April 29, 2026

Harry Hall has been a quintessential boom-or-bust player this year, recording four top-25 finishes to go along with four missed cuts. This includes a stretch of eight straight starts losing strokes off the tee, though he still sits 54th in total strokes gained per round (+0.378), thanks to gaining +0.847 per round around the green and putting. At Trump National Doral, length will be key given the course's 7,700-yard layout. Hall is only 103rd in driving distance and 133rd in proximity from 200+ yards, a range that will certainly come into play this week. At $7,400 on DraftKings, Hall will once again need to rely on the short game, but he does not project as a reliable fantasy option until he finds some consistency in the rest of his game.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 29, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster. Through 27 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Tibbs has posted an impressive .291/.408/.699 slash line with seven doubles, 11 home runs, and a stolen base. During this stint, Tibbs has struck out 37 times but has drawn 20 walks. This production is even more notable, as Tibbs spent the 2025 campaign in High-A and Double-A, and this current stint is his first time facing Triple-A pitching. Through 123 games last season, Tibbs posted a much lower .243/.373/.429 slash line with 17 doubles, 20 home runs, and 10 stolen bases. While the Dodger outfield does not have a path for Tibbs to see every day at-bats, he is establishing himself as the clear option following an injury. Given his high-end power upside, Tibbs is a strong stash option for those in 12-team formats with N/A spots.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Kade Anderson has enjoyed a dominant start to his professional career and could be making his MLB debut much sooner than expected. Anderson joined the Mariners with the third overall pick in last spring's draft but is quickly showing his elite upside in the upper minors. The Mariners assigned the former LSU standout to Double-A after spring training, but the southpaw has done more than hold his own in his first stint. Through four starts with Double-A Arkansas, Anderson has posted a near-perfect 0.48 ERA with a 0.70 WHIP. During this stint, Anderson has struck out 30 hitters while walking just four batters. While Anderson has looked more than comfortable in his first taste, the Mariners currently have a full pitching staff in the majors and do not have a clear path for Anderson. For now, Anderson profiles as a deep-league stash option as he remains on track to debut in the second half.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

The Kansas City Royals announced that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (back) left Tuesday's game early against the Athletics with lower-back tightness. Pasquantino was removed from the game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento after grounding out in the top of the sixth inning. Until we know more about the 28-year-old's status, consider him day-to-day going into Game 3 of a four-game series against the A's on Wednesday. In the eventual 4-1 win for KC, Pasquantino went 1-for-2 at the plate with a double and a walk. Nick Loftin moved from second base to first base with the Pasquatch leaving early. If Pasquantino is forced to miss additional time, either Loftin or catcher Salvador Perez would most likely see most of the playing time at first base for the Royals. Pasquantino showed last year that he has high-end power by clubbing 32 home runs and driving in 113 in 160 games played, but he's had trouble making contact so far in 28 games in 2026, going 17-for-102 (.167) with three home runs and 14 RBI across 123 plate appearances.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Kansas City Royals

April 29, 2026

The New York Mets promoted infield prospect A.J. Ewing to Triple-A Syracuse earlier this week, and he is quickly entering high-end stash territory for fantasy baseball. Ewing is ranked as the team's No. 3 prospect on MLB.com and the No. 87 overall prospect in the sport. Ewing began the 2026 campaign with Double-A Binghampton and held an elite .349/.481/.571 slash line with six doubles, two home runs, and an eye-catching 12 stolen bases. In his Triple-A debut, Ewing wasted little time, tallying three hits, including a double and a triple. Last season, Ewing began the campaign in Low-A but progressed to Double-A by the end of the second half. Over 124 total games in the system last summer, Ewing looked just as comfortable, holding a .315/.401/.429 slash line with 26 doubles and 70 stolen bases. Seeing Ewing tap into his power while maintaining his high-end speed suggests he has a strong profile for fantasy. While he may need a moderately lengthy stint at Triple-A to finish his development, he remains in play to debut in Queens in the near future.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A and is falling down the stash rankings in Week 5. Over his last seven contests, the team's young slugger has posted a rough .091/.286/.136 slash line with just one extra-base hit (a double). However, prior to this power skid, Jones was looking like his typical self, launching five home runs over his first 18 games while carrying an overall .266/.377/.578 line. Last summer, Jones flashed similar power upside across the upper levels but struggled to maintain his strikeout rate. Over 116 games shared between Double-A and Triple-A, the former 25th overall pick held a .274/.362/.571 line with 35 round trippers but held a modest 179:58 K:BB. With Giancarlo Stanton recently being shifted to the injured list, Jones could find a path to MLB at-bats if he can snap this skid. Fantasy managers in deeper 12+ team formats should continue to monitor Jones, as a brief power surge could push him to the Bronx.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White has looked dominant over his first two outings at Triple-A Jacksonville and quickly re-emerged on the stash radar. Through two starts (eight innings), the southpaw has posted a 1.13 ERA with a 0.80 WHIP. He has struck out 14 hitters while allowing just three free passes. The team's top pitching prospect dealt with an oblique injury during camp, which prevented him from making a strong case to join the MLB roster out of spring training. However, with White fully healthy and showcasing this potential, he is emerging as a top-priority pitching prospect to stash. Last summer, White posted a 2.31 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a 145:51 K:BB over 89 2/3 innings between the lower levels. While the Marlins rotation is full, White is quickly knocking on the MLB door and is emerging as a priority pitching prospect to stash. He has the upside to emerge as a must-start option as soon as he earns the call.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (head) left the game early on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals as a precaution, manager Mark Kotsay told Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Soderstrom didn't have any signs of a concussion, but there is some soreness, and the team will wait to see how he feels on Wednesday. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter got his bell rung while trying to make a diving catch in left field. In the eventual 4-1 win in Sacramento, Soderstrom went 0-for-2 at the plate with two strikeouts before being replaced in left field by Carlos Cortes. We'll consider him day-to-day for now. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if Soderstrom is active for Game 3 of the four-game series. The former first-rounder (26th overall) in 2020 is hitting just .211 (23-for-109) in the first month of 2026, but fantasy managers need to stick with him after he broke out with 25 long balls, 93 RBI, and eight steals in 158 games in 2025. Soderstrom has gone deep three times with 18 RBI in his first 29 games this year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos

April 29, 2026

Tommy Fleetwood has four top-10 finishes this season, though his recent form has dipped, with a T33 and T52 in his last two starts. He now looks to get back on track at the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral. The 7,700-yard Blue Monster should reward length off the tee, strong long-iron play, and the ability to convert on the greens. Fleetwood has been solid overall, ranking 20th in total strokes gained (+1.085 per round) and 42nd on approach (+0.323), but the putter has held him back, sitting 108th (-0.190). He also isn't long off the tee (121st in distance), but this is somewhat offset by how accurate he's been, ranking ninth in driving accuracy. There's still plenty of upside here, but it likely comes down to whether the putter shows up and if he can clean up the recent approach play struggles.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 29, 2026

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has continued to heat up at Triple-A and is emerging as a sneaky stash candidate in deep formats. Through 22 games at Triple-A, Rodriguez has posted a .253/.412/.533 slash line with a .945 OPS. During this stint, Rodriguez has gone deep six times, tallied three doubles, and swiped three bags. However, over his last 11 contests, Rodriguez has raised his OPS to .994 and held a much-improved 16:14 K:BB. Last summer, Rodriguez made his Triple-A debut and held a solid .258/.429/.423 line with an .852 OPS. Seeing the No. 66-ranked prospect in the sport show steady progression at Triple-A is an excellent sign and suggests he is nearing his MLB debut. If he continues this pace, Rodriguez could debut before the end of the first half. His high-end power makes him a top prospect to stash among outfielders.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has flashed his raw power at Triple-A and could be slowly progressing toward his MLB debut. The Cardinals gave Baez an opportunity to break camp in spring training, despite not logging a single at-bat with the Triple-A club, but he was unable to claim a starting role. Last summer, Baez spent most of his time with Double-A Springfield, where he posted a .271/.374/.509 line with 16 home runs and 34 stolen bases. Through his first 23 contests at the Triple-A level, Baez has gone deep six times and swiped five bags. However, he posted a modest .236 AVG. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his production as he could emerge as an elite stash option given his five-category upside. While the Cardinals' outfield appears full at the moment, Baez is worth stashing in deep 12+ team leagues, as he could become an immediate fantasy option given his rotisserie skill set once he earns the call.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is off to a slow start to the Triple-A regular season and is falling down the stash rankings. Jenkins entered the 2026 regular season as the team's No. 1 rake-prospect and the overall No. 11 prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Through the first 21 games of the Triple-A regular season, Jenkins has held a disappointing .213/.372/.293 slash line with three doubles, one home run, and four stolen bases. While his bat is yet to show on the box score, he has shown a strong eye at the plate, holding a 14:17 K:BB. During his first taste of Triple-A last season, Jenkins showed similar growing pains, posting a .242/.324/.396 line with a .720 OPS. Given that Jenkins has yet to adjust to Triple-A pitching, he is only worth stashing in deep 15-team leagues with "N/A" spots.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 29, 2026

Pierceson Coody started the year hot with five finishes of T18 or better through his first six events, but has since cooled off, with just one top-20 finish over his last five starts. He now looks to get back on track at the Cadillac Championship. The 7,700-yard Blue Monster should reward length off the tee, strong long-iron play, and the ability to convert on the greens. Coody ranks 25th in strokes gained on approach (+0.451 per round), 84th in putting (-0.015), and 44th in driving distance. He has also been very strong on long approach shots, sitting 14th in proximity from 200+ yards, a range that will certainly be in play this week. The main concern is his short game, where he loses nearly half a stroke per round, combined, around the green and putting. At $7,300 on DraftKings, he profiles more as a dart throw than a reliable option in fantasy lineups.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 29, 2026

Former 49ers and Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. remains unsigned following the 2026 NFL Draft, which saw 36 new receivers drafted into the league. In what was often described as a "flavors class" at the position, most receiver-needy teams were able to come away from the three-day event believing they'd found an offensive fit. At his peak, Samuel's physical YAC abilities made him one of the most unique receivers in the game, but even coming off a year in which he led a depleted Commanders team in receiving yards and touchdowns, age and injuries have slowed him considerably. Since finishing as the fantasy WR2 in a remarkable 2021 season that saw him top 1,750 yards from scrimmage while scoring 14 touchdowns, Samuel has exceeded 865 total yards only once and finished as the WR28 or worse in three of four seasons. With the NFL overlooking him in free agency and turning to a deep draft class to find scheme fits, it's possible that Samuel will need to wait for a training camp injury before finding a new home, and at 30 years old and RotoBaller's WR78, he's become little more than a dynasty hold who can hopefully see one more value spike if that home provides a natural match for his once-dominant skill set.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson recorded his second career postseason double-double in Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks. He led his team with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists in the contest. Additionally, Johnson managed two steals in 35 minutes. The first-year All-Star made himself useful on both ends of the floor, but Johnson's scoring efforts weren't good enough again. He went 1-for-5 from outside and 7-for-15 overall from the field. In the playoffs, Johnson has made only 42.9 percent of his field-goal attempts, and as a result, his scoring average has dipped to 19.5 points per game. Johnson's numbers in other areas have also declined compared with the regular season. The Hawks likely won't survive beyond six games in the series if Johnson can't regain his regular-season form.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Akshay Bhatia has put together a strong season so far, with six finishes of T16 or better mixed with three missed cuts through his first nine events. He now looks to keep it going at the Cadillac Championship, which poses a true tee-to-green test at Trump National Doral. The 7,700-yard Blue Monster should favor players who have length off the tee, strong long-iron play, and the ability to convert on the greens. Bhatia ranks seventh in total strokes gained (+1.515 per round), 10th on approach (+0.720), fifth in putting (+0.792), and 97th in driving distance. He also sits 65th in proximity from over 200 yards, a range that should be well in play this week. Bhatia has either finished inside the top 20 or missed the cut in every event this season, and even in a no-cut format, he still profiles as a boom-or-bust option for fantasy lineups.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 29, 2026

As a fourth-round rookie in 2025, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor led the team in targets and receiving touchdowns, but his competition heading into Year 2 figures to be significantly stiffer. After spending $38 million in guarantees to acquire former Giants receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (fresh off back-to-back 90+ reception campaigns), the Titans produced one of the NFL Draft's early surprises by selecting Ohio State prospect Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick. Tate figures to slot in as a day one starter, and, given the investment and his familiarity with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, Robinson is likely to become his primary running mate in two-receiver sets. That leaves Ayomanor, eight-year veteran Calvin Ridley, and special teams maven Chimere Dike to split reps when the team turns to 11 personnel. With both Ayomanor and Tate profiling as prototypical boundary receivers, it could be Ridley who finds an easier path to playing time after leading the team in both targets and yards before a broken fibula ended his season prematurely. Following a WR51 finish in his rookie season, the soon-to-be-23-year-old Ayomanor has fallen to WR79 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson dominated against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, leading his team to a blowout win in Game 5 of the series with 39 points, three rebounds, and eight assists. Brunson had a 15-for-23 record from the field and made three of his five attempts from deep. With an average of 28.2 points per game, Brunson is the fourth-highest scorer in the 2026 playoffs. He has also contributed 2.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, making 41.9 percent of his three-point attempts. The 2025 NBA Cup MVP will look to maintain his high level of performance as the Knicks try to finish off the Hawks in Game 6 on Thursday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

New York wide receiver Darius Slayton has become a bit of a forgotten man amidst a busy Giants' offseason, and that is reflected in his dynasty value, as he has fallen to RotoBaller's WR122. At times, out of necessity in 2025, Slayton operated as the team's primary boundary receiver, but he converted the opportunity into only 538 yards and one touchdown on 37 receptions. For reference, Malik Nabers finished the year with 18 catches, 271 yards, and two touchdowns after an early-season ACL tear limited him to parts of only four games. With Nabers expected back for the start of the 2026 season, he'll be looking to recreate his historic 2024 rookie season, in which he caught 109 of 165 targets. Wan'Dale Robinson, who led the team with 131 targets in 2025 before signing a four-year deal with the Titans, will see much of his vacated workload picked up by free agent acquisitions Isaiah Likely and Darnell Mooney, as well as the recently drafted Malachi Fields. With the Giants' depth chart suddenly crowded, Slayton is projected to settle back into a more natural complementary role, and dynasty managers who were unable to sell on the strength of his opportunistic workload are stuck holding a depreciating asset.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown finished only 9-for-23 from the field as he tallied 22 points in Tuesday's 113-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston had a chance to close out the series on home court, but most of the team struggled to score. Brown's efforts included a 1-for-4 record from downtown and a 3-for-5 success rate at the free-throw line. He picked up five rebounds and dished out five assists. On the defensive end, Brown recorded one steal. Missing a chance to finish the series in five games will haunt the Celtics, but Brown and his crew must refocus quickly with Game 6 on Thursday. The 2024 Finals MVP will enter the contest averaging a team-high 25.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.2 steals in the series.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished Tuesday's Game 5 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers with 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. He led the Celtics in scoring and rebounding, recording his fourth double-double of the series. While this was another productive night for Tatum, his scoring efficiency was poor. The six-time All-Star was 8-for-19 from the field, including 4-for-12 from outside, and even struggled at the free-throw line, going 4-for-7. Overall, Tatum's percentages have improved in the playoffs, and he has been busy all over the court while averaging 37.8 minutes per game. Tatum leads his team in rebounding (10.6), assists (7.6), and steals (1.4), while sitting second in scoring (24.6).--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Former Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku remains unsigned after a down year led to his release. The 29-year-old veteran ceded a considerable workload to breakthrough rookie Harold Fannin Jr. and finished his ninth season in Cleveland with only 293 yards on 33 catches. Njoku is a plus blocker and a huge target who has long been a menace after the catch, and despite seeing 21 tight ends selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including nine through the first three rounds, there are still tight end-needy teams on the market. With NFL offenses gearing more towards heavy personnel, this recent draft was evidence of the growing need for depth at the position, and Njoku's versatility could still make him a factor in fantasy regardless of where he ultimately lands. At RotoBaller's dynasty TE23, he's a low-cost dart throw depth piece who is likely to see his value spike as soon as he finds a new home.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey produced a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double in Tuesday's must-win game against the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia faced elimination in Game 5 of the first-round series, but Maxey and Joel Embiid pulled the team out of a difficult spot. The duo scored 58 of the team's points, more than half, in a 113-97 road win. Maxey was the leading rebounder on the 76ers squad and finished 10-for-18 with his field-goal attempts. He sank both free throws and was 3-for-10 from downtown. Maxey's productive night included five assists, two steals, and one block. Philadelphia will lean on Maxey and Embiid again in Game 6 on Thursday as the team tries to even the series at three.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren converted 106 targets into 76 receptions, 817 yards, and four touchdowns as a rookie in 2025, and his opportunities could be even more bountiful in Year 2. The Colts have been shedding wide receivers since their mid-season trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner, in which they sent 2024 second-round pick Adonai Mitchell to the New York Jets. Shortly into the new league year, the team dealt Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers, and while they committed to Alec Pierce with a four-year, $114 million deal, Indianapolis has made no significant outside acquisitions through free agency or the draft. With Pittman gone, there is no player on the roster besides Warren who saw more than 84 targets last season, and the majority of passing work should now be divvied up between the trifecta of Warren, Pierce, and Josh Downs. Warren did see a significant decline in production following the season-ending Achilles injury suffered by Daniel Jones, so the quarterback situation in Indianapolis could hold significant weight in his ability to take the next step, but by all accounts, Jones is progressing well, and the team believes he will be ready for the start of the 2026 season. At RotoBaller's dynasty TE4, Warren is one of the few tight ends in the league in position to lead his team in targets and should remain a true fantasy difference-maker for the foreseeable future.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 29, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid led all scorers with 33 points in Tuesday's 113-97 elimination-game win against the Boston Celtics. With their backs against the wall, the 76ers stayed alive thanks to a dominant fourth quarter, winning 28-11. Embiid had eight of his points in the final frame and finished 12-for-23 from the field. He didn't make a single three-pointer on five attempts but was solid at the line with a 9-for-10 effort. Embiid also notched a game-high eight assists, four rebounds, and one block. The former MVP underwent an appendectomy just weeks ago, but you wouldn't know it from his performance. He has averaged 29.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 36.5 minutes per game since making his 2026 postseason debut.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 29, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama recorded a second consecutive double-double in Tuesday's series-clinching 114-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama was offensively passive, taking only seven field-goal attempts, but he remained highly influential. In 34 minutes, he tallied 17 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and six blocks. Wembanyama was perfect at the line with six attempts and had a 5-for-7 record from the field, including 1-for-2 from three-point range. Despite missing most of Game 4 due to a concussion, Wembanyama averaged good numbers in his first career playoff series, posting 21.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 4.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN