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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.

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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.

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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.

17 hours 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.

17 hours 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.

17 hours ago

Jalen Williams • SF • Thunder

Jalen Williams is Tagged as Questionable for Game 5

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Williams hasn't suited up for a game since re-aggravating his hamstring injury during Game 2 of this series. The team will likely wait and see how Wililams' feels closer to game-time before making a final decision on his status. Jared McCain and Cason Wallace would be in line for extended playing time again, assuming Williams misses his third straight contest. Neither player is an exciting DFS option, but McCain might be the better of the two because of his scoring ability.

17 hours ago

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Provides Steady Production in Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old was an efficient contributor for an offense that struggled, going 6-for-11 from the field while his teammates went cold against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio defense. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren command the bulk of the usage, Hartenstein is still a reliable fantasy performer. He averages 9.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this season and will look to maintain his steady production as the series shifts back to Oklahoma City for Game 5.

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Chet Holmgren • C • Thunder

Chet Holmgren Has a Quiet Offensive Night on Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and one block in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 24-year-old struggled to find his stroke, going 3-for-8 from the field and 4-for-6 at the free-throw line. Holmgren's quiet offensive night mirrored the larger issues for the Thunder, who shot a franchise-worst 33 percent against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs' defense. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was also contained, finishing with just 19 points in the blowout defeat. Holmgren remains a steady interior presence, but he must rediscover his scoring rhythm to help the defending champions reclaim the series advantage in Tuesday's Game 5.

Yesterday

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • PG • Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Held Under 20 Points in Game 4

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 19 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The 27-year-old went 6-for-15 from the field and 7-for-7 at the free-throw line, but Oklahoma City's offense never found much traction as the series was tied at 2-2. The Thunder shot only 33.0 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from three-point range, both season-worst marks, so Gilgeous-Alexander's assists and steals softened a rare, muted scoring night more than his efficiency did.

Yesterday

Stephon Castle • SG • Spurs

Stephon Castle Hands Out Six Assists in Game 4 Win

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle finished Sunday's Game 4 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder with 13 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and one three-pointer. The 21-year-old sophomore shot 5-for-11 from the field and committed only one turnover, giving San Antonio a cleaner secondary ball-handling night after his early-series miscues. Victor Wembanyama carried the scoring load with 33 points, but Castle's full line mattered in a 103-82 win that tied the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. His assists and defensive stats continue to give him a useful playoff floor even when he is not a primary scoring option.

Yesterday

Devin Vassell • SG • Spurs

Devin Vassell Tallies 13 Points in Game 4 Win

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell tallied 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 25-year-old was efficient with his opportunities, going 3-for-7 from the field, including two three-pointers, and 5-for-6 at the free-throw line. Vassell provided reliable secondary production alongside Victor Wembanyama, who dominated with 33 points. With De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle also commanding the backcourt, Vassell's two-way consistency continues to be a staple for San Antonio. He averages 13.9 points per game this season and will look to maintain his steady impact on the wing as the Western Conference finals shift back to Oklahoma City for Game 5.

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De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Records Double-Double as Spurs Even Series

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox recorded 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and one three-pointer in Sunday's 103-82 Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 28-year-old struggled to find his scoring rhythm, finishing 5-for-13 from the field, but his work on the glass helped San Antonio even the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. Fox has now logged two full outings since returning from his ankle issue, and while the scoring ceiling has been muted, his rebounds, assists, and defensive stats are keeping his fantasy profile useful in playoff formats.

Yesterday

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Victor Wembanyama Sets Tone Early as Spurs Force a Pivotal Game 5

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama delivered 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks on Sunday, pacing the Spurs to a 103-82 Game 4 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and evening the Western Conference Finals at 2-2. The former No. 1 overall pick attacked early, hitting a three-pointer on San Antonio's opening possession before adding alley-oop dunks against a Thunder interior that had slowed him in Games 2 and 3. He went 11-for-22 from the floor, eight-for-nine at the line, and three-for-seven from deep before spending most of the fourth quarter on the bench. Oklahoma City shot 33 percent from the field and committed 17 turnovers. With the series now heading to Oklahoma City for Game 5, Wembanyama enters as the most reliable fantasy asset in the building, averaging 22.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks across 11 postseason outings.

Yesterday

Jamal Murray • PG • Nuggets

Jamal Murray Earns First Career All-NBA Selection

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has been named to the 2025-26 All-NBA Third Team, marking the first All-NBA selection of his 10-year career. The 29-year-old Canadian was also named an All-Star for the first time this season, averaging a career-high 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists. Murray is joined on the Third Team by Jalen Duren (Detroit Pistons), Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder), Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), and Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), all of whom are also first-time All-NBA selections.

Yesterday

Kevin Durant • PF • Rockets

Kevin Durant Becomes First Player to Make All-NBA Team With Five Franchises

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has made history as the first player ever named to an All-NBA Team with five different franchises. On Sunday, he was announced as a 2025-26 All-NBA Second Team selection, joining Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers), Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), and Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks). The veteran star has also earned All-NBA honors with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns. Overall, Durant now has 12 All-NBA selections, six on the First Team and six on the Second Team. Only six players in league history have earned more selections.

Yesterday

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • PG • Thunder |

Victor Wembanyama • PF • Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama Lead All-NBA First Team

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama headline the 2025-26 All-NBA First Team, which was announced on Sunday. They are joined by Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers), and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons). For Wembanyama, this marks his first All-NBA Team selection. He has been named to the All-Defensive Team twice. Before him, Kawhi Leonard was the last Spurs player named to the All-NBA First Team, earning the honor in 2016 and 2017.

Yesterday

Cason Wallace • PG • Thunder

Cason Wallace Joins Starting Unit Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace will start Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports. The reigning champions have lost Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (calf) to injury, forcing head coach Mark Daigneault to tweak his starting lineup. This will be Wallace's first postseason start of the year. He made 58 starts during the regular season, averaging 9.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals in that role. Wallace can make an impact on both ends of the floor if he receives enough minutes, which shouldn't be an issue on Sunday.

Yesterday

De'Aaron Fox • PG • Spurs

De'Aaron Fox Doesn't "Feel Great" Entering Game 4

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) wasn't listed on the injury report for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he continues to deal with an ankle sprain, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. "I'm the same as I was before the series started, but I'm able to play," Fox said after the morning shootaround. "I don't feel great, but I'm able to play." It's not ideal for fantasy managers to rely on Fox when he's not 100 percent healthy, but he delivered a strong performance in Game 3 despite his ankle injury. The two-time All-Star recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 31 minutes.

Yesterday

Jalen Williams • SF • Thunder

Jalen Williams Won't Play Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. He will sit out a second consecutive game after re-injuring his left hamstring in Game 2. Ajay Mitchell (calf) will join Williams on the sidelines on Sunday night, opening up a lot of extra playing time for Jared McCain and Cason Wallace. McCain has more scoring ability than Wallace, who is a jack-of-all-trades guy. However, both players look like good DFS options on Sunday.

Yesterday

Evan Mobley • PF • Cavaliers

Evan Mobley Tallies Series-High 24 Points on Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley recorded 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, one block, and one three-pointer in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 loss to the New York Knicks. The 24-year-old was a primary bright spot for Cleveland in the defeat, finishing 10-for-18 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. While Mobley provided efficient scoring and defensive versatility, the Cavaliers struggled to contain a high-powered Knicks offense led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite Cleveland's star-studded lineup of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen remaining healthy for this contest, the team now faces a daunting 0-3 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mobley has been a reliable fantasy performer throughout the 2026 postseason, but he will need to find another gear to keep the Cavaliers' season alive and avoid a sweep in Game 4.

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