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Bones Hyland • PG • Timberwolves

Bones Hyland Wants to Stay in Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland wants to stick with the team. "I feel like this is where I belong. I definitely want to come back," Hyland said Saturday. In 2025-26, Hyland had his first full season with the Timberwolves, posting averages of 8.5 points and 2.6 assists in 16.6 minutes per game. His workload dipped to 8.5 minutes per game during the second-round series against San Antonio. Yet Hyland sees a future in Minneapolis, and the team might also be interested in bringing him back after losing Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) from the guard rotation. Although Hyland has flashed potential, his inability to secure a steady role on any team has kept his fantasy value low.

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Mike Conley • PG • Timberwolves

Mike Conley Hints He Will Continue Playing Next Season

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley doesn't appear ready to hang up his shoes just yet. "I think I might've proved to myself I can play a little longer," Conley told reporters on Saturday. Conley had his 19th NBA campaign in 2025-26, making 54 regular-season and 12 playoff appearances. While he was happy with his contribution, this season was by far Conley's worst in the Association. The 38-year-old averaged 4.5 points and 2.9 assists in 18.4 minutes per game. It's been a few years since Conley made a fantasy impact, and that won't change in 2026-27, when we will probably see him offering primarily veteran leadership on a team.

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Kevin Huerter • SG • Pistons

Kevin Huerter Iffy for Sunday Night

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) remains on the injury report ahead of Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. After missing seven games due to an adductor strain, Huerter has suited up for back-to-back games despite being listed as questionable each time. However, he logged only three minutes in Game 5 and was a DNP-CD in Game 6 on Friday night. Overall, Huerter has been limited to 9.2 minutes per game across five postseason appearances, so even if he's cleared to play on Sunday, he might not be part of the rotation.

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Caris LeVert • SF • Pistons

Caris LeVert Questionable for Game 7

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is considered questionable for Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The former Cavalier is nursing a right heel contusion. Given that LeVert has played through the injury so far, it seems likely he will suit up on Sunday. He's done a decent job off the bench in the series, averaging 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 steals in 20.5 minutes per game. If LeVert isn't in the lineup, Marcus Sasser and Duncan Robinson (back) can expect a larger workload, though Robinson is also listed as questionable.

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Duncan Robinson • SG • Pistons

Duncan Robinson Back on Injury Report Ahead of Game 7

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Robinson hurt his lower back earlier in the series and didn't play in Game 5. He was listed as questionable ahead of Game 6 but managed to return to action, contributing 14 points in 20 minutes off the bench. It's hard to imagine Robinson sitting out Sunday's crucial game, but if he has to miss time again, Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert (heel), and Marcus Sasser will be in a position to see additional minutes on the floor.

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Larry Nance Jr. • PF • Cavaliers

Larry Nance Jr. Likely Out Sunday Due to Illness

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is considered doubtful for Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The 33-year-old missed Game 6 due to illness and hasn't yet fully recovered. Even when healthy, the Cavaliers haven't used Nance Jr. in the series, so his absence isn't a major issue for the team. In fact, Nance Jr. has logged just 4:39 across two appearances this postseason. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley will continue to lead the frontcourt in Sunday's win-or-go-home matchup.

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Duncan Robinson • SG • Pistons

Duncan Robinson Nets 14 Points With Four Triples

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson had a major impact in his return to action on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, contributing 14 points in 20 minutes off the bench in a 115-94 win. Following a tightly-contested first half, Detroit won the third quarter 30-19, with Robinson nailing a pair of three-pointers late in the frame. Overall, he finished 4-for-7 from behind the arc and had no two-point attempts, going 2-for-3 at the line. After missing one game due to a lower back injury, Robinson also contributed two rebounds and two assists. Daniss Jenkins, who jumped into the starting unit as Robinson's replacement in Game 5, recorded 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists on Friday. With both players performing well, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has little reason to tinker with the starting lineup in Game 7 on Sunday.

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Cade Cunningham • PG • Pistons

Cade Cunningham Contributes 21 Points in Game 6 Win

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham notched a team-high 21 points and delivered eight assists in Friday's 115-94 elimination game victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pistons' superstar wasn't very efficient with his work, going 7-for-19 from the field and committing seven turnovers, but he still made a big impact. Five of Cunningham's makes came with 10 attempts from behind the arc. His line included two rebounds in 42 minutes. Over the last two games, Cunningham has made 11 triples and boasts a 47.6% three-point efficiency in the series. He has averaged 25.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.2 steals against Cleveland. In Game 7 on Sunday, the pressure will be on Cunningham to lead the Pistons to their first Conference Finals appearance since 2008.

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Jalen Duren • C • Pistons

Jalen Duren Bounces Back With Double-Double

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren tallied a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double and added three blocks and one steal in Friday's 115-94 Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The All-Star big man provided the perfect response to being benched in Game 5. His performance was especially remarkable considering Duren injured his left ankle in the third quarter. Luckily for the Pistons, the 22-year-old big man was able to return for the fourth and helped the team secure an impressive road victory. Duren made only one of four free-throw attempts but finished a very good 7-for-10 from the field. The challenge for Duren now is to replicate this performance in Game 7 on Sunday.

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Anthony Edwards • SG • Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards Finishes Season-Ending Loss With 24 Points

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards had a team-high 24 points in Friday's season-ending 139-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves couldn't stave off elimination on home court, struggling on the offensive end all night. Edwards produced his third-highest scoring game of the series but was limited to 9-for-26 from the field. He finished 2-for-7 with the three-ball and 4-for-7 at the free-throw line, adding two rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 36 minutes. Despite being hit by knee problems late in the season, Edwards enjoyed a good campaign. He averaged a career-high 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals. Edwards already has six NBA campaigns under his belt, yet he'll still be just 25 when the 2026-27 season begins, meaning his best fantasy production is likely still ahead of him.

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Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Tallies 19 Points in Friday's Win

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had a quiet outing by his standards in Friday's Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, totaling 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in a 139-109 win. Wembanyama missed both his three-point attempts, but he went a good 6-for-11 overall from the field and had a 7-for-9 record at the charity stripe. On Friday, Wembanyama was able to take a lighter load as San Antonio's backcourt powered the team to a series-clinching victory. Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper combined for nearly half of the team's points (68). The Spurs will face Oklahoma City in the Conference Finals, a team they have beaten in four of five meetings this season. San Antonio has dominated this matchup despite Wembanyama's modest averages of 18.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.

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De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Highly Effective in Blowout Win

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox eased his way to 21 points, four rebounds, nine assists, and two blocks in just 24 minutes in Friday's series-clinching 139-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fox went a perfect 3-for-3 from behind the arc and 2-for-2 at the line, missing just two of 10 field-goal attempts. This was one of Fox's best performances of the postseason. While the All-Star guard hasn't set the world alight in the playoffs, he has done a solid job overall. Across 11 appearances, Fox has contributed 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He's been dealing with an ankle issue and left the first half early on Friday, which is something to monitor in the upcoming Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.

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Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Shines in Series-Clincher

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle led the demolition job as the team punched its ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a 139-109 blowout victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Castle posted game highs with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while delivering six assists in 30 minutes. He finished 11-for-16 from the field, including 5-for-7 beyond the arc. Castle nearly matched his Game 5 total (17) in the opening quarter when he scored 14 points. The 21-year-old is playing in his first postseason, but hasn't had any issues handling the extra pressure. In 11 outings, Castle has averaged 19.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, nailing 44% of his three-point attempts.

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Austin Reaves • SG • Lakers

Austin Reaves Could Command $40M Per Year With New Contract

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is set to receive a major pay raise as a free agent this offseason. According to Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic, because of a weak free-agent class, rival executives believe Reaves could secure a contract worth $40 million per season. The Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets have the salary cap space needed to sign Reaves, and both the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks are said to be interested in his services. Reaves, who earned $13.9 million this season, averaged a career-high 23.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 2025-26, along with 5.5 assists and 1.1 steals. Year after year, his fantasy stock has grown, and it's expected to remain high whether Reaves stays with the Lakers or signs elsewhere.

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Jalen Duren • C • Pistons

Jalen Duren Available to Finish Game 6

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) started the fourth quarter of Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He injured his left ankle midway through the third quarter. Duren made several trips to the locker room but appears to have avoided a major injury. Paul Reed enjoyed a strong stretch during Duren's absence. Before the injury, Duren was having his best performance of the series, posting nine points, seven rebounds, one steal, and two blocks.

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Yanic Konan Niederhauser • C • Clippers

Yanic Konan Niederhauser Not Expected to Be Ready for Start of Next Season

Los Angeles Clippers center Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) is not expected to be ready for the start of next season, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. In March, the rookie big man was diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot and underwent season-ending surgery. Unfortunately, Niederhauser must also sit out the start of the 2026-27 campaign. Recently, it was reported that the 23-year-old is looking at a 5-8-month recovery timeline. While Niederhauser didn't get much burn during his first year in the Association, he flashed plenty of potential. Across 41 appearances, he averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game.

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Jalen Williams • SF • Thunder

Jalen Williams Declares Himself Healthy for Conference Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) has declared himself healthy for the start of the Western Conference Finals, ESPN's Tim MacMahon reports. Williams has dealt with hamstring issues throughout the season, missing the last six games in the playoffs. Despite being without one of their best players, the Thunder have still dominated in the postseason, sweeping two opponents. With Williams sidelined, Chet Holmgren has been a bigger part of the offense. He averaged 20.0 points per game in the second-round series against the Lakers. Ajay Mitchell has put in some eye-popping performances while filling in for Williams in the starting lineup, but he will head back to the bench now that Williams is set to return.

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Terrence Shannon Jr. • SG • Timberwolves

Terrence Shannon Jr. Will Play Friday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (head) will suit up for Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. It was initially unclear whether Shannon Jr. would play after he was a late addition to the injury report due to a head contusion. Shannon Jr. has made some noise in these playoffs, but he might not play much on Friday, with Minnesota needing to rely heavily on its best players in an elimination scenario. In Game 5, Shannon Jr. was limited to two points and four assists in 17 minutes.

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Kevin Huerter • SG • Pistons

Kevin Huerter is Available for Game 6

Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (adductor) is available to play for Friday's Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Huerter made his return to the court after a seven-game absence on Wednesday. He only logged in three minutes of playing time during Wednesday's overtime defeat. It's unlikely that Huerter sees much of an increase in playing time on Friday. Duncan Robinson (back) is returning after missing Game 5, so it's possible that Huerter doesn't play at all. DFS managers should not count on Huerter to be a reliable option ahead of this must-win matchup.

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Duncan Robinson • SG • Pistons

Duncan Robinson is Returning for Game 6

Detroit Pistons guard Duncan Robinson (back) is available to play ahead of Friday's Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Robinson is back in the mix after being forced to miss Wednesday's Game 5 defeat. Daniss Jenkins moved into the starting five with Robinson unable to go in the last game. He played over 40 minutes, but should see a significantly reduced role with Robinson returning on Friday. The assumption is that Robinson will move back into the starting five. He'll be a decent source of three-pointers, but doesn't offer a ton of upside outside of that.

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