James Harden Feeling "Great" Ahead Of Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (Achilles) has said that he feels "great" ahead of his 14th playoff campaign. The veteran superstar played through an Achilles issue at the end of the regular season and missed six of the team's final 11 games, but he was rested for the final few contests and has had over […]

Fred VanVleet Expected To Hit Free Agency This Year

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is expected to opt out of his player option for next season but he did not make it official during his exit interview. He kept it very professional as he said that he wasn't going to make a decision right after a disappointing end to the season. The fact that […]

Cameron Payne Still Not Practicing

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) continues to sit out of practice. The 28-year-old is still dealing with a lower back issue that he suffered last week. At the moment, it's uncertain if Payne will be ready for the beginning of the first round. The Suns would likely ask Landry Shamet and Terrence Ross to […]

Gabe Vincent Plans To Play On Friday

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (back) didn't practice on Thursday but said he plans to play Friday versus the Bulls. Vincent was injured in the first play-in game Tuesday against Atlanta and the team has listed him as questionable for Friday. However, it looks like he feels ready to play through the back issue that […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable For Friday

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's decisive play-in clash with Chicago. The veteran had a huge game against Atlanta on Tuesday with a season-high 33 points on 11-for-16 shooting and the team will be desperate to have him available. It's a bit worrying to see Lowry on the […]

CJ McCollum Comes Up Small In Play-In Loss

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum posted one of his lowest-scoring games of the season with their post-season hopes on the line. The 31-year-old veteran could only muster 14 points, four assists, two rebounds, two steals, and one block on 5-for-15 shooting from the floor and 1-for-5 from deep. While the Pelicans did get some […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads The Thunder To Upset Win

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers in yet another game as he and Josh Giddey took the game over to grab the upset victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and keep their playoff hopes alive. The 24-year-old registered 32 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-22 […]

Josh Giddey Nearly Posts Triple-Double In Win Over New Orleans

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey looked like a man amongst boys even though he was one of the youngest players on the floor on Wednesday. The 20-year-old Aussie finished the game with 31 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, and one block on 11-for-22 shooting from the floor and 3-for-7 from deep. He was ready […]

Mavericks Are Optimistic About Re-Signing Kyrie Irving

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been in the rumor mill quite a lot since the team's season ended less than a week ago. He's expected to test free agency to see if he can get the money he wants on a team that interests him, but Mavericks General Manager, Nico Harrison, has expressed optimism […]

Jamal Murray Practices On Wednesday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (thumb) was able to get through a full practice session on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a right thumb sprain for a little over a week. Despite that, Murray is expected to suit up for Sunday's playoff matchup. There is no indication that Murray is going to be […]

Mike Conley Knocks Down Six Threes In Loss To Lakers

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley was the second-leading scorer for the team in their overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. While Anthony Edwards struggled and the team was missing two of their starters, Conley was one of the supporting cast members to step up. The 16th-year vet posted 23 points, four rebounds, […]

Dennis Schroder Provides 21 Points Off Of The Bench

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder provided a huge boost off of the bench while most of the other guards on the team struggled in the six-point overtime win. The 29-year-old clocked 33 minutes of playing time as he ended with 21 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal on 5-for-12 shooting overall, 3-for-4 […]

Kyle Lowry Comes Alive On Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) finished with a game-high 33 points in Tuesday's play-in loss to Atlanta. The veteran came off the bench, with Gabe Vincent drawing the start. However, Vincent struggled, scoring six points in 24 minutes before his night ended because of an undisclosed injury. Lowry also had five assists and went […]

Gabe Vincent Injured In Play-In Loss

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (undisclosed) was injured during Tuesday's 116-105 loss to the Hawks. There hasn't been an official update on the exact nature of the injury. However, he limped off the court in the second half, so it's obviously a cause for concern. That said, Vincent didn't contribute much in this one despite […]

Kyle Lowry Will Play Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) will be available for Tuesday's play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks. Lowry continues to be listed as questionable with knee soreness, but it will not force him to miss their play-in game on Tuesday. Lowry should settle into his normal role off the bench behind Gabe Vincent.

Dennis Schroder No Longer On The Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder is no longer appearing on the injury report and should be fully available for the team's play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The 29-year-old missed the last two games of the regular season, but the team is looking as healthy as they've been all season heading into […]

Jose Alvarado Will Miss At Least One More Week

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (leg) has officially been ruled out of the team's game on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he's expected to miss at least one more week of action if they do end up making it through the play-in tournament. Alvarado has been cleared for on-court activities, but he […]

Jalen Brunson Says His Hand Is Good To Go

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) has dealt with a nagging hand injury that kept him out of the team's last three games. On Tuesday, he told reporters "I'm able to do whatever I need to do." Getting him back in the fold is huge news while Julius Randle (ankle) still works his way […]

Marcus Smart Will Be Ready To Go For Saturday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (neck) missed the last few games of the season with the same neck issue but head coach Joe Mazzulla said that he participated in live-action practice and will be ready to go for their first game of the playoffs. Smart also said that he "felt good" at practice on Tuesday. […]

Dejounte Murray Available Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (ankle) will be back in action Tuesday against Miami after getting rested for the regular-season finale Sunday versus Boston. He was officially out with left ankle soreness, so Murray's health status deserves to be monitored, but he is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's big play-in game. Murray […]

Trae Young Ready To Go Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (groin) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's play-in clash with Miami. He was kept out of the final regular-season game with right groin soreness but it was only a rest day for Young. The star guard enters Tuesday's action after putting in a huge 27-point, 20-assist performance […]

Shaquille Harrison Receives Extension

According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Lakers have added a second year to guard Shaquille Harrison's contract. He'll now receive a non-guaranteed salary of $2.4 million, and it gives Los Angeles a trade asset this offseason or at least a player who will compete for a roster spot. The 29-year-old journeyman has played for six […]

D'Angelo Russell Probable Against Former Team

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (foot) is probable for Tuesday's play-in meeting with the Timberwolves. The 27-year-old has logged at least 33 minutes in each of his last three games, so he should be good to go against his former squad. Unless this one gets out of hand, which could happen with Rudy Gobert […]

Kyle Lowry Could Miss Tuesday's Game

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran guard recently mentioned that he might undergo surgery on his knee this offseason. That being said, this injury is still clearly bothering the 37-year-old guard. The Heat have been cautious with Lowry lately as he's […]

Jaden Hardy Leads Mavs In Scoring In Final Game

Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy led all scorers with 25 points in Sunday's season finale against San Antonio, shooting 11-for-23 from the field in a 138-117 loss. He completed his line with five rebounds and five assists. The 20-year-old rode the bench for most of his rookie season but emerged as a reliable rotational player […]

Killian Hayes Leads Pistons Offense In Season Finale

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes finished off the season with a game-high 26 points in Sunday's 103-81 loss in Chicago. He shot 8-for-18 from the field, including 3-for-8 from outside, and completed a good all-around performance with eight rebounds, seven assists and one block. Hayes saved some of his best performances for last, also putting […]

Cam Thomas Gathers His Fourth 40-Point Game Of The Season

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas flashed his scoring prowess once more as he dropped his fourth 40-point game of the season in the final regular season contest. The 21-year-old registered 46 points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block on 16-for-29 shooting overall and 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. Thomas saw an initial […]

Mac McClung Nearly Collects Triple-Double On Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung finally saw some playing time since winning the dunk contest in February. The new G-League Champion finished the game against the Brooklyn Nets with 20 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists on 8-for-17 shooting from the floor and 3-for-9 from deep. In a game that didn't mean much for the […]

Stephen Silas Expected To Be Out As Rockets Head Coach

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas is expected to be let go once the dust settles from the regular season according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. In his three seasons with Houston, he accumulated a record of 59-177 as he only guided the team to a four-win increase since his first year. He wasn't dealt […]

Dwane Casey Steps Down As Pistons Head Coach

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey announced after the team's final game that he's out as the team's coach and will move to a front office role instead. He'll assist the team in their search for the next head coach, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania. Charles Lee from the Bucks and former Celtics […]