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 […]

Anthony Edwards Officially Listed as Week-to-Week

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) was officially listed as week-to-week by the team ahead of Monday's Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets. He was already expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his left knee in Game 4 on Saturday. The team is optimistic about Edwards returning in these playoffs. "We do know that […]

Jordan Goodwin Still Out Monday

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Jordan Goodwin (calf) will remain sidelined in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The team initially listed him as questionable, and Goodwin was considered a game-time call. Since Phoenix lost Goodwin to a calf injury, Collin Gillespie has started back-to-back games. He has made an all-around impact, averaging […]

Kevin Huerter is Available to Play in Game 4

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (hip) is available to play ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Orlando Magic. Huerter is back in the mix after leaving Game 3 with left hip soreness. He only played 15 minutes in the game and didn't finish with any points. Normally, Huerter is a decent source of three-pointers, […]

Austin Reaves Could Return for Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) has a chance at returning for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves was considered questionable for Game 4, but ultimately sat out of the contest. It sounds like possibly the Lakers were holding out Reaves as a precaution, with the team holding a 3-0 lead at […]

Austin Reaves Won't Suit Up Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (oblique) won't play on Sunday in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report and deemed a game-time decision. The Lakers hold a comfortable 3-0 series lead, so there's no reason to rush Reaves back. He sustained […]

Isaiah Joe Available for Game 4 Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns. The three-point specialist wasn't in the lineup for Game 3 on Saturday for personal reasons. Joe averaged a career-high 11.1 points during the regular season but hasn't found his stride in the […]

Jordan Goodwin Considered Questionable for Monday's Elimination Game

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Jordan Goodwin (calf) will likely be listed as questionable for Monday's must-win Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Goodwin injured his left calf in the series opener, and his absence opened the door for Collin Gillespie to start. Grayson Allen's return to action also […]