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De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Limited to Nine Points in Game 5 Loss

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox had a miserable time in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, finishing a 127-114 loss with nine points on a 4-for-15 effort from the field. He missed all four attempts from three-point range. While he struggled to score, Fox did a good job in other areas, tallying four rebounds, nine assists, and three steals with only one turnover in 33 minutes. Fox is playing through an ankle injury in the playoffs, which could be why he has made only 32.1% of his field-goal attempts over the last two games. An improvement from Fox would significantly boost San Antonio's chances in Thursday's elimination game.

10 hours ago

Julian Champagnie • SF • Spurs

Julian Champagnie Notches 22 Points With Four Triples Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Julian Champagnie had the best postseason outing of his career on Tuesday night, racking up 22 points in a 127-114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. He came out red-hot, scoring 13 first-quarter points. Champagnie finished 4-for-8 from downtown and had an 8-for-15 overall record from the field. He was the team's second-leading scorer behind Stephon Castle and led the Spurs with eight rebounds. The 24-year-old also had active hands on the defensive end, snagging three steals. Following his two-point dud in Game 4, Champagnie will have renewed confidence after Tuesday night. But he has rarely strung together two strong performances in the playoffs, making him a risky fantasy option.

10 hours ago

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Leads Spurs in Scoring Tuesday Night

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle put up a team-high 24 points in Tuesday's 127-114 Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing 7-for-11 from the floor and 7-for-8 at the charity stripe. Castle, who was 3-for-5 with the three-ball, also notched five rebounds, six assists, and three steals. At times, Castle has struggled with turnovers during his first career playoff run, but his overall play has been solid. Through five outings in the Western Conference Finals, Castle has averaged 18.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.4 steals. He will likely face a heavy workload on Thursday night as the Spurs try to extend the series to seven games.

11 hours ago

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Struggles in Game 5 Loss to Thunder

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had a disappointing outing in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, settling for 20 points, six rebounds, one assist, two steals, and three blocks in a 127-114 road loss. He was perfect on 12 attempts at the line but finished only 4-for-15 from the field. Wembanyama's bad night at the office included a 0-for-5 effort from downtown. The 2026 Defensive Player of the Year will be the first to admit he wasn't at his best on Tuesday night and should be determined to rebound in Thursday's Game 6.

11 hours ago

Alex Caruso • SG • Thunder

Alex Caruso a Difference-Maker Again in Game 5

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso left his fingerprints all over Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, recording 22 points, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a 127-114 win. This was a hugely impressive bounce-back performance from Caruso after he finished Game 4 with zero points. Caruso made all eight attempts at the line and went 5-for-10 from the field, including 4-for-8 from downtown. The 32-year-old has been superb in the Western Conference Finals. Leaving aside Game 4, Caruso has averaged 21.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game against San Antonio.

11 hours ago

Jared McCain • PG • Thunder

Jared McCain Produces 20 Points in First Playoff Start

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain made a big impact in his first career playoff start on Tuesday night, scoring 20 points in a 127-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Initially, McCain struggled in his new role, netting only two points in the first half, but he looked like a different player after the break. The 22-year-old also bagged three rebounds in the contest, though his efficiency was poor at 7-for-19 from the field and 3-for-9 from downtown. McCain has recorded two 20-point games since the Thunder lost Jalen Williams (hamstring). His role has also increased due to Ajay Mitchell's (calf) absence.

11 hours ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • PG • Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Game-High 32 Points in Game 5 Win

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 32 points as the team went up 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs with a 127-114 victory on Tuesday night. For the second time in the series, the Spurs limited Gilgeous-Alexander to under 40% from the field, but he was 16-for-17 at the free-throw line. Overall, Gilgeous-Alexander finished 7-for-19 from the floor, including two of three three-pointers. The back-to-back MVP missed a double-double by one assist and recorded two rebounds, two steals, and one block. In addition to struggling with efficiency, Gilgeous-Alexander turned the ball over six times and will need to limit these mistakes as the Thunder look to finish the series in Game 6 on Thursday.

11 hours ago

Jared McCain • PG • Thunder

Jared McCain Moves into Starting Five

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain will move into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. McCain will make his first start of the series with Ajay Mitchell (calf) and Jalen Williams (hamstring) both ruled out. The Thunder are looking to bounce back after losing Game 4. They'll shake up their lineup and insert McCain over Cason Wallace. Between the two, McCain has more scoring potential, but Wallace is better defensively. McCain could be an interesting DFS option with him moving into the starting unit on Tuesday.

Yesterday

Jalen Williams • SF • Thunder

Jalen Williams is Ruled Out for Game 5 on Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been officially ruled out ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Williams hasn't played since he re-aggravated his hamstring during Game 2 of this series. The hope is that Williams can get back on the court before this series is over. The Thunder will also be without Ajay Mitchell (calf) for Tuesday's contest. That should mean Cason Wallace and Jared McCain take on bigger roles in the rotation. Neither has been a great fantasy option, but Wallace might have the edge, assuming he moves into the starting five once again.

Yesterday

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson to See More Versatile Role

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is expected to be used in a variety of different ways next season. New head coach Jamahl Mosley recently said he wants to help tap into Williamson's full potential. He continued by saying Williamson is a high-IQ player who can handle more playmaking responsibilities. Last season, Williamson averaged 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 29.7 minutes per game in 62 contests. It sounds like Mosley is willing to give Williamson more responsibility on the court, which should mean higher fantasy value. The biggest problem has been keeping Williamson on the court. He has only played more than 60 games in a single season three times during his NBA career.

Yesterday

Evan Mobley • PF • Cavaliers

Evan Mobley Finishes Season-Ending Loss With 15 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley tallied 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal in Monday's 130-93 blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Mobley, who finished 7-for-15 from the field in Game 4, played well throughout the series, but the Cavaliers fell well short in other areas. The 24-year-old finished the second season of a five-year, $269 million contract. In 2025-26, Mobley averaged career highs with 1.7 blocks and 3.6 assists. While his three-point efficiency declined, Mobley still notched 18.2 points and grabbed 9.0 rebounds per game. His high-level two-way ability makes Mobley an outstanding fantasy asset, and he hasn't even reached his prime yet.

Yesterday

James Harden • SG • Cavaliers

James Harden Wants to Stay in Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden holds a $42.3 million player option on his contract for the 2026-27 season and wants to stay with the team, ESPN's Jamal Collier reports. "Definitely want to be here," Harden said after Monday's season-ending 130-93 loss to the New York Knicks. "I think we found something. It's tough. It's not ending how we wanted to, but I think we found something." Harden had a disappointing outing on Monday night, finishing with 12 points on a 2-for-8 effort from the field. But he showed strong play overall after arriving midseason from the Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists. The former MVP formed an excellent backcourt partnership with Donovan Mitchell. Cleveland went 16-6 with Harden and Mitchell in the lineup, and the team's 122.1 offensive efficiency with the two on the floor would have ranked first in the NBA over a full season.

Yesterday

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Remains Committed to Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has no plans to move despite the team being swept in the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks. "I love it here. I don't know any other way to say it," Mitchell told reporters after Cleveland's season ended with a 130-93 blowout loss. The team struggled badly in Monday's elimination game despite Mitchell's 31 points. Mitchell reached the Conference Finals for the first time in his nine-year NBA career and clearly sees a bright future for the Cavaliers. He is eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason, ahead of his 30th birthday. While Mitchell isn't getting any younger, he still has plenty of fantasy value, having posted averages of 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.5 steals this season.

Yesterday

Mikal Bridges • SF • Knicks

Mikal Bridges Cools Off in Game 4 Against Cavaliers

New York Knicks guard/forward Mikal Bridges contributed 15 points, three rebounds, and five assists during Monday's series-clinching 130-93 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Once again, Bridges did a solid job for the Knicks, though his hot hand finally cooled off. After making at least 57% of his field-goal attempts in eight consecutive games, Bridges finished 4-for-16 from the floor. He went 1-for-8 from three-point range and 6-for-6 at the line. While Bridges' recent percentages have been unsustainable, the Knicks will be hoping he can replicate that form in the NBA Finals to boost their title chances.

Yesterday

OG Anunoby • SF • Knicks

OG Anunoby Active on Both Ends in Blowout Win

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals in Monday's 130-93 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He made only one of five three-point attempts but finished a decent 6-for-13 from the field, helping the Knicks reach their first Finals since 1999. After recovering from a hamstring injury, Anunoby improved with each outing in the series, averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals. He will compete for his second NBA championship and has some unfinished business after not seeing the floor in the 2019 Finals as a member of the Toronto Raptors.

Yesterday

Karl-Anthony Towns • PF • Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns Leads Knicks in Scoring During Series-Clincher

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 19 points in Monday's series-clinching 139-93 blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He added a game-high 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks, marking his ninth double-double of the postseason. Towns was 3-for-3 from downtown and missed only three of his 11 field-goal attempts overall. The 30-year-old big man has been extremely efficient and effective with his play throughout the postseason and will no doubt play a major role in the upcoming Finals, where the Knicks face either San Antonio or Oklahoma City. Towns may prefer to face the Thunder, having had more success against them during the regular season.

Yesterday

Jalen Brunson • PG • Knicks

Jalen Brunson Named Eastern Conference Finals MVP

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was unanimously named the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the team completed its sweep of Cleveland with a 130-93 victory on Monday night. Brunson, who earned his third consecutive All-NBA Second Team selection over the weekend, averaged 25.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.0 steal per game against Cleveland. The 29-year-old has been among the top performers in the 2026 playoffs, leading the Knicks to back-to-back sweeps and the first Finals since 1999. While Brunson was outstanding in the Eastern Conference Finals, he still has room for improvement after making only 18.2% of his three-point attempts.

Yesterday

Dennis Schröder • PG • Cavaliers

Dennis Schroder is Ruled Out for Game 4 on Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the New York Knicks. Schroder was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It will ultimately force him to miss this game and possibly the rest of this series with the Cavs down 3-0 in the series. His absence will likely mean increased playing time for Keon Ellis. Schroder wasn't playing a ton this series anyway. Ellis might play minutes in the teens, but that likely won't be enough to warrant looking at him as a DFS option.

2 days ago

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Nets Could Trade Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. could be on his way out of town after one season with the organization. The Nets don't own their first-round pick next season. With that being said, the organization might need to think of creative ways to get some young star power onto this roster. One theory is that the Nets could potentially move Porter to a win-now organization such as the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Jalen Williams. Porter has developed into a legitimate All-Star player and could get the Nets a decent haul, assuming they're willing to trade him. Last season, Porter averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 32.5 minutes per game in 52 contests. He could help a win-now organization right now, while the Nets could score a young player to help them during this rebuild.

2 days ago

Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell is Ruled Out for Game 5

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Mitchell moved into the starting five for Game 3 of this series with Jalen Williams (hamstring) ruled out. He joined Williams on the sideline when he suffered a right calf strain and missed Game 4. Now, Mitchell is in danger of missing his second straight game due to this calf issue. Cason Wallace started in Game 4, but didn't bring much to the stat sheet. He'll likely start again in Game 5 with Williams listed as questionable for this game. Wallace could offer some low-end DFS value, but he isn't an ideal target.

2 days ago

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