Sam Merrill Iffy for Game 3 on Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is considered questionable for Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. The 29-year-old three-point specialist sustained a left hamstring strain in Game 1 against Detroit and didn't suit up for Game 2. Jaylon Tyson and Dennis Schroder saw their minutes increase in Game 2 and will likely continue […]

Anthony Edwards Rejoins Starting Lineup Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards will be back in the first unit in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. He has come off the bench in the first two games of the series, allowing the team to better manage his workload after Edwards missed time due to a left knee injury. […]

Kevin Huerter Likely to Remain Out Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) will likely miss a sixth consecutive game on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the team has listed him as doubtful on the injury report. Huerter was knocked out of the lineup during the first-round series against Orlando by a left adductor strain. Initially, the Pistons gave Caris LeVert […]

Ayo Dosunmu Cleared to Play Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (heel) will be in the lineup on Friday night in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. He is ready to play through right heel pain, with the team upgrading Dosunmu's status from questionable to available. Dosunmu had a superb start to the postseason but has lost momentum since running […]

Anthony Edwards Available Friday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been officially cleared for Friday's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Edwards has dealt with injuries to both his knees late in the season. He hurt his left knee during the playoffs and has been limited to […]

Austin Reaves Scores 31 Points in Game 2 Defeat

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves finished with 31 points, two rebounds, and six assists in 38 minutes during Thursday's Game 2 loss to Oklahoma City. He bounced back from an eight-point Game 1 dud, shooting 10-for-16 from the field while adding three three-pointers and eight free throws. The scoring and playmaking keep him firmly […]

Cade Cunningham Pushes Pistons to 2-0 Series Lead

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had 25 points, three rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and two blocks in Thursday's 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former No. 1 overall pick shot 7-for-14 from the field, 3-for-6 from three-point range, and 8-for-8 at the free-throw line across 42 minutes. Cunningham did his best work late, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stephon Castle Scores Game-High 21 Points in Blowout Win

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored a game-high 21 points in Wednesday's 133-95 blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, going 6-for-10 from the field and 9-for-9 at the charity stripe. Castle missed his lone three-point attempt while wrapping up his line in 24 minutes with four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. The 21-year-old […]

Ayo Dosunmu Exits Game 2 With Heel Issue

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu didn't complete Wednesday's Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs due to right heel pain. He played only 10 minutes, recording one steal and one block. Dosunmu missed all four field-goal attempts. The Timberwolves had Dosunmu back in the lineup after he sat out two games with a sore calf. […]

Sam Merrill Listed as Questionable for Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons. Due to a hamstring injury, Merrill played just seven minutes in the series opener on Tuesday. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday and didn't practice. It appears unlikely that Merrill will play, but the questionable tag leaves […]

Luke Kennard Tagged as Questionable for Game 2 Against Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (neck) has picked up a questionable tag on the injury report before Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. After recording seven points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 29 minutes off the bench in Game 1, Kennard is dealing with neck soreness. The second […]

Anthony Edwards Cleared for Game 2 Against Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) will play in Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. The team initially listed Edwards as questionable for Wednesday night, then upgraded him to available. Edwards returned from a knee injury in Game 1, amassing 18 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block in 25 minutes. […]

Kevin Huerter is Doubtful for Game 2 on Thursday

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (adductor) is currently considered doubtful ahead of Thursday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Huerter remains uncertain to play after already missing four straight games due to a lingering adductor injury. Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green, and Duncan Robinson have all seen increased roles with Huerter on the sideline. The expectation […]

Brandon Miller has Successful Shoulder Surgery

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (shoulder) is out indefinitely after he underwent shoulder surgery to address a left shoulder issue. The Hornets aren't in the playoffs, so Miller will have plenty of time to recover before next season. He injured his shoulder early this season, but managed to play through the issue. He finished with […]

Ayo Dosunmu is Cleared to Play in Game 2

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. He's back in action after missing each of the last two games due to a lingering calf injury. The return of Dosunmu is a welcoming sight for Minnesota, as he has been electric since […]

James Harden Finishes Game 1 Loss With 22 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden recorded 22 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block in Tuesday's Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The former MVP came alive late in the game, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter. His efforts helped Cleveland tie the game with five minutes to go, but […]

Sam Merrill's Status Unclear for Game 2

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill's (hamstring) status is in doubt for Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons. According to Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson didn't have a postgame update on Merrill after he exited the second-round series opener with a hamstring injury on Tuesday night. Merrill […]

Sam Merrill Heads to Locker Room in Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) exited Tuesday's Game 1 against Detroit after the first quarter and is questionable to return. He logged nearly seven minutes before heading to the locker room with a member of the medical staff, finishing with one assist and one turnover. Merrill's fantasy impact is mostly tied to threes, so […]

Anthony Edwards Iffy for Game 2

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against San Antonio after returning from a two-game absence Monday. He came off the bench in Game 1 and produced 18 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block in 25 minutes. If active, Edwards could remain on a minutes restriction, which keeps […]

Ayo Dosunmu Listed as Questionable Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against San Antonio after missing two straight playoff contests with right calf soreness. His return would give Minnesota another perimeter defender and secondary creator, but it would likely cut into Terrence Shannon Jr.'s workload after Shannon logged 35 minutes in back-to-back games and […]