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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (back) questionable Monday vs. DET
Mon, May 11, 2026, 8:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (back) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Pistons.
Analysis: Bryant is dealing with low back spasms that may keep him out of Monday's home game against Detroit. The backup big man has logged only 25 total minutes this postseason, so his availability won't have much of an impact on Cleveland's rotation. |
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Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama to face no additional discipline
Mon, May 11, 2026, 7:40 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Victor Wembanyama will not be fined nor will he face a suspension for elbowing Naz Reid in Sunday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Wembanyama was ejected early in Sunday's loss after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for an elbow to Naz Reid's head. With the series tied up at two games apiece, the Spurs will get Wemby for a pivotal Game 5 back home at Frost Bank Center. |
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Luke Kornet Kornet logs 26 minutes in Game 4 defeat
Sun, May 10, 2026, 4:36 PM
Luke Kornet finished Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves with seven points (3-of-4 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks.
Analysis: After playing a total of 32 minutes in the first three games of the Spurs' second-round series, Kornet was asked to play 26 minutes in Game 4. The reason was Victor Wembanyama's second-quarter ejection after picking up a Flagrant 2 foul. Kornet held his own on the glass, but there were also times when the Spurs called on Carter Bryant (two points and one rebound in 12 minutes) as part of a center-less lineup. With Wembanyama back in the fold for Game 5 on Tuesday, Kornet's minutes are going to decrease significantly. |
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De'Aaron Fox Fox posts 24/4/3/3 stat line in Game 4 defeat
Sun, May 10, 2026, 4:34 PM
De'Aaron Fox produced 24 points (8-of-23 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Despite three players scoring at least 20 points, the Spurs were unable to take a 3-1 series lead on Sunday night. Fox may have led the way in scoring, but he once again shot the ball inefficiently. The Spurs' guard has shot less than 40 percent from the field in three of the four games in this series, with Game 2 being the exception. Fox did keep the turnovers in check, committing just one, but that doesn't matter much when a player leads the team in shot attempts but shoots as poorly as he did on Sunday. Game 5 is on Tuesday in San Antonio. |
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Naz Reid Reid (ankle) records 15/9/4/1 line in Game 4 win
Sun, May 10, 2026, 4:33 PM
Naz Reid (ankle) finished Sunday's Game 4 win over the Spurs with 15 points (6-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal.
Analysis: Reid, who finished one rebound shy of a double-double, rolled his right ankle early in the fourth quarter of Game 4. The good news is that he returned later in the quarter, providing key contributions as the Timberwolves evened the series at two games apiece. Game 5 is on Tuesday night, so Reid won't have too long to rest his injured ankle. Don't be surprised if he shows up on the preliminary injury report. |
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Rudy Gobert Gobert corrals 13 rebounds in Game 4 victory
Sun, May 10, 2026, 4:32 PM
Rudy Gobert accounted for 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, four assists and one block in Sunday's Game 4 win over the Spurs.
Analysis: Gobert has reached double digits in rebounds in four of his last five playoff games, with Sunday's tally being the most for him since Game 6 of the first-round series against Denver. With Victor Wembanyama getting ejected just over three minutes into the second quarter, Gobert spent most of the night competing with Luke Kornet for rebounds and points in the paint. That won't be the case for Game 5 on Tuesday, but the âStifle Towerâ has held his own more often than not. The winner of Tuesday's game will take a 3-2 series lead. |
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Jaden McDaniels McDaniels contributes 14 points in Game 4 win
Sun, May 10, 2026, 4:32 PM
Jaden McDaniels recorded 14 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and six rebounds in Sunday's Game 4 win over the Spurs.
Analysis: After shooting 5-of-22 from the field in Game 3, McDaniels was a bit more efficient in Game 4. He didn't record any assists or defensive stats on Sunday, but that did not prove problematic on a night when San Antonio lost Victor Wembanyama to a second-quarter ejection. With the series now a best-of-3, the Timberwolves are going to need more production from McDaniels, who has scored 17 points or fewer in each of the first four games. Game 5 is on Tuesday in San Antonio. |
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Anthony Edwards Edwards scores game-high 36 points in Game 4 win
Sun, May 10, 2026, 4:31 PM
Anthony Edwards tallied 36 points (13-of-22 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Sunday's Game 4 win over the Spurs.
Analysis: Even with Victor Wembanyama being ejected during the second quarter, the Timberwolves found themselves in a dogfight throughout Game 4. As superstars are expected to do, Edwards stepped up when his team needed him most. The Timberwolves' guard scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, helping Minnesota pull even at two games apiece. Edwards logged 40 minutes in Game 4, and that may be his floor for the rest of this series. Game 5 is on Tuesday in San Antonio. |
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Victor Wembanyama Wembanyama ejected for Flagrant 2 foul in Game 4
Sun, May 10, 2026, 2:27 PM
Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter.
Analysis: Wembanyama threw an elbow while being fouled, striking Minnesota's Naz Reid above the neck. After a video review, the Spurs star was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected. Wembanyama finished with four points (2-of-5 FGs), four rebounds and one assist. His absence means more minutes for Luke Kornet, and there may be periods when Carter Bryant plays the five as part of a smaller lineup. Assuming there's no suspension for Wembanyama for Game 5, he'll be fine to run out in playoff fantasy contests. |
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Ayo Dosunmu MIN starts Ayo, Edwards, McDaniels, Randle, Gobert
Sun, May 10, 2026, 1:07 PM
NBA Lineups
Ayo Dosunmu, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will start Sunday's Game 4 against the Spurs.
Analysis: After coming off the bench in his return to action on Friday, Dosunmu moves into the starting lineup for Sunday night. As a result, Mike Conley will head to the bench and could fall out of the rotation entirely. With Dosunmu available, Conley played four minutes in Friday's Game 3 defeat despite remaining in the starting lineup. |
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Kelly Oubre Oubre Jr. scores 10 points in Game 4 defeat
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:20 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. accounted for 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs) and four rebounds in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: After totaling 41 points in Games 2 and 3, Oubre was limited to 10 points in Sunday's series finale. While this performance was disappointing, the forward's overall showing this season should boost his value in free agency this summer. A return to Philadelphia would limit Oubre's fantasy ceiling in 2026-27, but he should be a reliable late-round option, sitting just outside the top-100 in category league formats. |
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Paul George George scores seven points in blowout defeat
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:20 PM
Paul George amassed seven points (3-of-7 FGs), one rebound, two assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: In Games 2 and 3, George's production faltered after hot starts. Unfortunately for him and the 76ers, he could never get going in Game 4, and the Knicks would win by a 144-114 final score, which does not accurately reflect how things went off the rails. After appearing in 41 games in his first season with the 76ers, George appeared in 37 this year, limiting his fantasy value. Like Joel Embiid, the recent availability issues are something that fantasy managers will have to take into consideration when draft season rolls around. |
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Tyrese Maxey Maxey limited to 17 points in Game 4 defeat
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:19 PM
Tyrese Maxey recorded 17 points (6-of-16 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: A standout performer for most of this season, Maxey appeared to be a shell of himself in the second round. He had just one 20-point game in the four-game sweep, with the combination of the Knicks' defense, specifically Mikal Bridges, and an injured right pinky finger being too much to overcome. Maxey will take some heat for his play in this series, and rightfully so. But there should be no concern from fantasy managers regarding the point guard's outlook for 2026-27. Maxey provided first-round per-game value this season, and his emergence makes him a player who should come off the board in the first round of drafts next fall. |
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Joel Embiid Embiid scores 24 points in series finale
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:19 PM
Joel Embiid finished Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Knicks with 24 points (8-of-8 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Despite clearly being compromised physically, Embiid deserves credit for the effort he put forth in Sunday's series finale. The 76ers' center didn't miss a shot from the field and led his team in scoring. Unfortunately for Embiid and the 76ers, the Knicks were able to attack him on the other end of the floor when they weren't knocking down one of their 25 three-pointers. During the regular season, Embiid provided second-round per-game fantasy value, but he was limited to 38 games due to injuries. Availability concerns decreased his ADP by a few rounds in drafts last fall, and that's likely to remain the case ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. |
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Josh Hart Hart records 17/9/1/1/1 line in Game 4 blowout
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:18 PM
Josh Hart accumulated 17 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday's Game 4 win over the 76ers.
Analysis: The Knicks shot 25-of-44 from beyond the arc in Game 4, and Hart got in on the fun with a 4-of-6 afternoon. Add in the rebounds, and the Knicks forward finished one rebound shy of a double-double while recording a complete stat line. The hope moving forward is that Hart's performance in Game 4 will serve as a slump-buster, similar to what Game 5 of the Atlanta series was for Mikal Bridges. Bridges also played well on Sunday, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals. |
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Miles McBride McBride sinks seven three-pointers, scores 25
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:17 PM
Miles McBride tallied 25 points (7-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, one steal and seven three-pointers in Sunday's Game 4 win over the 76ers.
Analysis: After offering limited production as OG Anunoby's replacement in the starting lineup for Game 3, McBride was outstanding in Sunday's series clincher. Deuce shot 7-of-9 from beyond the arc, sinking one fewer three pointer than the 76ers did as a team. McBride led the Knicks in scoring, while Landry Shamet contributed 12 points and four three-pointers in 11 minutes off the bench. What their roles will be in the conference finals depends on Anunoby's hamstring, which he strained late in Game 2. |
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Karl-Anthony Towns Towns dishes out ten assists in Game 4 blowout
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:16 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 17 points (5-of-7 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday's Game 4 win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Since Game 4 of the Knicks' first-round series against the Hawks, the team has run more of its offense through Towns. New York has not lost since, and KAT has recorded at least six assists in each of the seven victories. Foul trouble limited him to 20 minutes on Sunday, but that doesn't matter much when your team scores 43 points in the first quarter and 81 in the first half. Whether it's Detroit or Cleveland in the conference finals, the Knicks will need Towns to do a better job of avoiding silly fouls. |
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Jalen Brunson Brunson scores 22 points in series clincher
Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:14 PM
Jalen Brunson finished Sunday's Game 4 win over the 76ers with 22 points (8-of-17 FGs), four rebounds, six assists and six three-pointers.
Analysis: For the second consecutive series, Brunson and the Knicks left no doubt when faced with the opportunity to close out an opponent. New York shot 25-of-44 from beyond the arc in Game 4, with Brunson knocking down six of his 10 attempts. Add in the six assists and zero turnovers, and this was another quality showing by the Knicks' point guard. New York will face either Detroit or Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Finals. |
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Kevin Huerter Huerter (adductor) questionable for Game 4 Monday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huerter has not appeared since Game 4 of Detroit's first-round series against Orlando. Getting him back would provide the Pistons with additional depth and perimeter shooting on the wing, especially if Caris LeVert (heel) cannot play. Like Huerter, LeVert is listed as questionable for Game 4. |
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Caris LeVert LeVert (heel) questionable for Game 4 Monday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (heel) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: LeVert, who played 17 minutes in Game 3, is dealing with a right heel contusion. If he's unable to play on Monday, the Pistons may look to Ron Holland to provide additional depth on the wing. Also, Kevin Huerter could pick up those minutes if he's able to return from his adductor injury. |
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