Austin Reaves Starting Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will return to the starting lineup on Friday in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves returned from injury in a bench role in Game 5, though he replaced Luke Kennard in the first unit for the second half. On Friday, Kennard will come off the bench from the […]

Lakers Hope to Retain Luke Kennard in Free Agency

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard is approaching unrestricted free agency, but the team wants to negotiate a new deal with him, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. "It is increasingly anticipated leaguewide that the Lakers will want to retain the recently acquired Luke Kennard after his strong first-round series against Houston," Fischer reported on […]

Suns Want to Keep Dillon Brooks Long-Term

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks will enter the final season of a four-year contract in 2026-27, but the team wants to keep him around with a new long-term deal. "I do expect to figure out a way to keep Dillon long term," team owner Mat Ishbia told The Burns & Gambo Show, adding he'll be […]

Kevin Huerter Misses Second Consecutive Game Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) isn't available on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Due to a left adductor strain, he was tagged as questionable on the initial injury report, and the team has downgraded him to out ahead of tip-off. With Huerter out of commission, Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins will play leading roles […]

Brandon Ingram Out on Friday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss Friday's elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He sat out the second half of Game 5 due to right heel inflammation and won't be available Friday night, after initially being considered questionable for the contest. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5, […]

Mikal Bridges Breaks Out in Series Clincher

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges posted 24 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and two three-pointers in 27 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 blowout win over Atlanta, helping New York close the series 4-2. He shot efficiently and finally broke out after multiple quiet scoring outings earlier in the series. While his peripherals […]

Paul George Heats Up From Deep in Game 6 Win

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George tallied 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block, and five three-pointers in 40 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win over Boston, helping force a Game 7. He found his rhythm from beyond the arc, building on a strong shooting stretch over his last two outings. George's scoring […]

Suns Not Interested in Trading Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker remains a centerpiece for the franchise and won't be traded, according to team owner Mat Ishbia. "Devin Booker's going to lead us to a championship here in Phoenix," Ishbia said at his end-of-season availability on Thursday. "We're going to build the team around him, he's going to get better, just […]

Terrence Shannon Jr. Starting in Game 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. will join the starting lineup in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, filling in for Ayo Dosunmu (calf). Minnesota has lost a lot of bodies in this series, giving fringe players like Shannon Jr. more opportunities to showcase their talent. He will start in the backcourt alongside […]

Kevin Huerter Could Miss Another Game Friday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Game 6 against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive game due to a left adductor strain. Due to Huerter's health issues, Caris LeVert has logged 25 minutes in back-to-back games off the Pistons' bench. However, the veteran […]

Ayo Dosunmu Won't Play Thursday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (calf) will sit out Thursday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. This isn't surprising, given that Minnesota added Dosunmu to the injury report Thursday morning. It's a massive blow to the team, which already lost Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) in Game 4. Now, Mike […]

Brandon Ingram Iffy for Friday's Action

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is considered questionable for Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Due to right heel inflammation, Ingram couldn't complete Game 5 and might now miss additional action. A.J. Lawson started the second half in Ingram's place in Game 5 but logged only two minutes. It was actually Jamal […]

Bones Hyland Cleared for Game 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (knee) will play in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Coming into Thursday, Hyland had a questionable tag on the injury report due to a sore left knee, but the team has since upgraded his status to available. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) sidelined, […]

Josh Hart Ready to Rock Thursday

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (back) will be available on Thursday in Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks. The versatile veteran was tagged as questionable on the initial injury report due to a lower back contusion. Hart was quiet in Game 5, but he's had a decent series overall. Across 34.8 minutes per game, […]

James Harden Contributes in All Areas Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden posted 23 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block in Wednesday's 125-120 Game 5 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP made half of his eight three-point attempts and finished 7-for-13 overall from the field. On the downside, Harden was responsible for six of Cleveland's 14 […]

Dennis Schroder Plays Key Role in Game 5 Win

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder was the X-factor in Wednesday's 125-120 win over the Toronto Raptors, scoring 19 points and dishing out two assists in 21 minutes off the bench. Schroder played the entire fourth quarter and scored 11 points as Cleveland turned a 103-100 deficit into a Game 5 victory. The German veteran was […]

RJ Barrett Records First Double-Double of the Season

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett continued his fantastic series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with his first double-double of the season in Wednesday's 125-120 loss, posting game highs with 25 points and 12 rebounds. He also registered five assists in 38 minutes, going 9-for-19 from the field with a 2-for-5 record from three-point range. With Brandon […]

Austin Reaves Contributes 22 Points Off the Bench in Game 5 Loss

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) returned to action in a bench role on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets and tallied 22 points in a 99-93 loss. This was Reaves' first game in four weeks. While the team elected not to start him, the 27-year-old was heavily involved in the action, logging 34 minutes. […]

Austin Reaves Cleared to Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) has been officially cleared to return to action in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Reaves has been nursing a Grade 2 left oblique strain since April 2. He joins a Lakers lineup that remains without Luka Doncic (hamstring), so Reaves will […]

Brandon Ingram Won't Play in Second Half Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will miss the remainder of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team ruled him out for the rest of the night before halftime due to right heel inflammation. It's an issue Ingram has been dealing with late in the season. On Wednesday, he played only 11 minutes […]

Josh Hart Iffy for Game 6

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (back) is questionable for Thursday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 6 against Atlanta due to a lower-back contusion, though he is still expected to push to play in a closeout spot. If he is limited or sits, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado could see more run after combining for 21 […]

Bones Hyland Could Miss Game 6

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (knee) is questionable for Thursday's Western Conference first-round Game 6 against Denver due to left knee soreness, adding another layer of uncertainty to a thin backcourt. With Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) already sidelined, Hyland has been in line for a larger role, making his status critical. If […]

Kevin Huerter Not Available for Game 5

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is out for Wednesday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 5 against Orlando, leaving the team short on perimeter shooting in a win-or-go-home spot. His absence should open up more minutes for Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins, though neither offers consistent scoring. Cade Cunningham is expected to handle even more offensive […]

Jaylen Brown Struggles From the Field in Game 5

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 […]

Scottie Barnes Leading Raptors' Comeback Effort in Round 1

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes has delivered back-to-back inspiring performances to help the team tie its first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After dropping the first two games, the Raptors had their backs against the wall in Games 3 and 4 -- and the situation brought the best out of Barnes. He averaged 28.0 points, […]

Austin Reaves Officially Listed as Questionable for Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) remains questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. He has also been questionable for the last couple of games before being downgraded to out. On Wednesday, Reaves appears set to finally make his comeback from a left oblique strain after ESPN's […]

Collin Gillespie Wants to Stick With Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie hopes to agree to a contract extension with the team. Logan Stanley of the Arizona Republic reports. "I want to be here," Gillespie said after Phoenix's season-ending loss to Oklahoma City on Monday. "They know that. I'm sure we'll figure something out. Right now, just process this, reflect on the […]

Kevin Huerter Iffy for Wednesday Night

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is considered questionable for Game 5 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Huerter injured his left hip in Game 3 and is now on the injury report with a left adductor strain. The 27-year-old shook off a questionable tag before Game 4 but played only three minutes. Overall, […]

Austin Reaves on Track to Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) is "optimistic" about returning to action in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. He is nearing a return from an oblique strain and has been a game-time decision a couple of times in the series. Reaves hasn't played since April 2, so […]

Tyler Herro to Undergo "Preemptive Procedure" on Foot

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro will undergo a "preemptive procedure" on his foot, team president Pat Riley announced Monday at his annual end-of-the-season news conference. Health issues limited Herro to a career-low 33 appearances this season. "It's unfortunate what happened with Tyler this year," Riley said. "He's having a procedure done, preemptive procedure done, which […]