According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) finished the season with a partially torn meniscus. The 28-year-old was burdened by a right knee injury at the end of the regular season and during the playoffs. However, the exact details of the ailment were never revealed, with the team only reporting Brown had received injections for pain. It was a chaotic end of the 2024-25 campaign for the Celtics, which concluded with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) suffering a torn Achilles in the Eastern Conference semi-final loss to the New York Knicks. But the C's may now have another one of their top stars in need of surgery, although that will be determined in an upcoming evaluation. Brown averaged 22.2 points during the season. Unfortunately, he didn't look his best at times during the playoffs. Hopefully, Brown won't miss any time to begin the year, considering his services will be needed more than ever, especially with Tatum facing a lengthy recovery. With that in mind, Tatum's absence could open the door for Brown to have the best year of his career from a production standpoint, assuming he can stay healthy.

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (hand) carries a probable tag on the injury report for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The former MVP is dealing with a right-hand sprain, but it looks like the injury will not keep him off the floor on Sunday. Westbrook has averaged 10.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 23.0 minutes against the Thunder in the series. Denver may consider giving him a more important role on Sunday if Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has to drop out of the lineup.

Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. The 24-year-old continues to nurse an ankle injury, which has limited him to just one appearance in the series. Overall, he has participated in four games this postseason, averaging 5.3 minutes on the floor. Therefore, even if Tyson is cleared to play on Sunday, it is doubtful that he will have a significant role in the contest.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been officially listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman labeled Gordon a game-time decision for the matchup after he was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain ahead of Sunday's winner-takes-all game. If the Nuggets cannot count on him on Sunday, Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther may have larger roles in the rotation. The two youngsters have made little impact in the postseason, but Strawther will carry some momentum into the game, having notched 15 points in 20 minutes during Thursday's Game 6 win.

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (illness) is considered probable for Sunday's intriguing Game 7 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray played through an illness on Thursday, helping the team extend the series with a 119-107 win, and it appears he won't have any issues suiting up for Sunday's contest. Despite his illness, Murray filled up the box score on Thursday night with 25 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and one block. Although his shooting has been inconsistent, Murray has recorded 25 or more points in three of six games in the series and is certainly poised to have a large role again on Sunday.

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart finished with 10 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds in Friday's win over the Celtics. He wasn't as productive on the scoring end in this one. However, the 30-year-old still had a quality showing, picking up his first triple-double of the postseason. It took the Knicks six games to eliminate the Celtics from the playoffs. But New York will get some much-needed time off before beginning the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Pacers on Wednesday night. Hart played well against Indiana during the regular season, averaging 22.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals.

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns finished Friday's win over Boston with a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double. Some had a feeling the Knicks would turn things around after dropping Game 5 on Wednesday. Yet, not many could have anticipated New York defeating Boston by nearly 40 points. KAT can take some of the credit for his squad's success, and while he struggled shooting the ball, going 1-for-6 from downtown, he did enough to help the Knicks punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals versus Indiana. Towns thrived against the Pacers during the regular season, averaging 30.3 points, 12.0 boards, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks while shooting 46.7% from behind the arc.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored 23 points in Friday's pivotal win over the Boston Celtics. He added six assists and six rebounds. The Knicks were blown out in Game 5. However, things were different this time around, with New York building a decisive lead early to put the contest well out of reach. Brunson wasn't as productive on the scoring end during this series compared to last. Still, he shot better and took better care of the ball. With the Celtics now in the rear-view mirror, the Knicks will turn their attention to the Pacers to begin the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday. Brunson played well enough against Indiana during the regular season, averaging 22.3 points, 7.3 assists, and 50.0% shooting from behind the arc.

New York's F Josh Hart recorded a triple-double, finishing with 10 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in a 119-81 win over the Celtics on Friday, May. 16.

New York Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is questionable for Friday's pivotal meeting with Boston. The 25-year-old is dealing with a sprained right ankle. However, he's averaged only 3.8 minutes during the series against the C's. With Mitchell Robinson absorbing nearly all of the minutes from off the bench, Achiuwa likely won't see much action regardless of his availability, so his status isn't really worth monitoring for DFS purposes.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White scored a game-high 34 points on 9-for-16 shooting in Wednesday's must-win clash against the New York Knicks, playing a key role in a 127-102 win. White was hot offensively right from the start and dropped seven three-point bombs on the Knicks with 13 attempts. As usual, he was also highly impactful on the defensive end, racking up three blocks. Additionally, White's line included three rebounds and two assists for the night. White stepped up big time on Wednesday night, offering Celtics fans hope that everything is not lost with Jayson Tatum's (Achilles) injury. With Boston still in survival mode for Friday's Game 6, we can expect another busy night from White.

New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart was the team's top scorer with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting in Wednesday's heavy 127-102 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Hart's night began painfully when he sustained a cut near his eye in a collision with Celtics center Luke Kornet, leaving his face and uniform covered in blood. Despite this, he ultimately had his best offensive outing of the postseason. The veteran finished 5-for-9 from downtown and bagged seven rebounds with two assists in 36 minutes. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns both battled foul trouble and combined for only 41 points. Hart's offensive outburst came at a good time for the Knicks, but his efforts weren't enough on Wednesday. Going into Game 6 on Friday, he holds averages of 15.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists for the series.

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet turned into an unexpected hero in Wednesday night's Game 5 against the New York Knicks, producing a hugely impressive two-way performance off the bench in a 127-102 victory. Kornet finished the contest with 10 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, and a career-high seven blocks. It's the third-highest number of blocks a player has achieved coming off the bench in NBA Playoffs history. The seven-footer from Vanderbilt shot a perfect 5-for-5 from the field and ended up logging 26 minutes on the floor, as Boston played the entire second half without Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis, who finished scoreless in 12 minutes of action on Wednesday, is clearly not himself this postseason, and the Celtics may need to rely even more on Kornet going forward.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had one of his best postseason games of the year in Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks, finishing a 127-102 win with a 26-point, 12-assist double-double. Brown needed to take on extra offensive duties with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) lost for the rest of the way, and he relished the occasion, posting a new career high in assists and missing a triple-double by only two rebounds. He shot 9-for-17 from the field, including 3-for-5 from outside, and tallied one steal on the defensive end. Brown formed a dangerous attacking duo with Derrick White on Wednesday, as the two combined for nearly half (60) of Boston's points. The Knicks will be in trouble if they can't slow them down on Friday night in Game 6.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 assists in Wednesday's series-clinching 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors. He added seven rebounds, one steal, and three blocks to his tally, shooting 8-for-15 from the field and 5-for-9 from downtown. Edwards' offensive play was so impactful that he was plus-20 for the game, despite committing seven of the team's 20 turnovers. Minnesota's young superstar is enjoying a great postseason, giving the team hope that they can make it all the way to the NBA Finals. Edwards has averaged 26.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.5 steals through the first two rounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle scored a game-high 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting as the team eliminated the Golden State Warriors from the playoffs with a 121-110 win on Wednesday. It was a slow start for Randle, who managed only five points in the opening frame, but he impressed throughout the series, and Golden State struggled to contain him once again. The three-time All-Star shot 2-for-6 from three-point range and added eight rebounds and five assists to his line. While Randle did plenty of offensive damage against the Warriors, averaging 25.2 points per game, he must improve his ball-handling in the Western Conference Finals. He gave up the rock at least three times in four of five games, committing a total of 18 turnovers.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is someone who could be involved in trade discussions this Offseason. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time his name has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate. But the veteran is looking to win now, and he's also entering the final year of his current agreement. Vucevic continues to play at a high level despite being in the National Basketball Association for well over a decade, finishing the 2024-25 campaign by averaging 18.5 points and 10.1 rebounds. He also shot a career-high 53.0% from the field while draining 40.2% of his attempts from deep. Granted, he can be a liability on the defensive end at times. Still, he should remain a reliable fantasy option for at least another season, potentially flirting with another trip to the All-Star game before calling it a career.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain is progressing after undergoing surgery in December on a torn meniscus in his left knee. "It's going great," said McCain to Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype.com regarding his rehab efforts. "Slowly getting back. I'm not trying to rush back, of course. I'm taking my time." He also reported "he's done running, skipping, and jumping." The 2024 No. 16 overall pick was in the running for Rookie of the Year honors before his season came to an abrupt end, averaging 15.3 points in 23 appearances, including 23.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in eight starts. Joel Embiid (knee), Tyrese Maxey (finger), and Paul George (knee, adductor) should be ready to go when the season begins in October. In addition, Philadelphia owns the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As such, assuming McCain is cleared to begin the 2025-26 campaign, he may have a tough time finding consistent playing time. However, he should draw some starts on occasion while having an opportunity to carve out a routine role from off the bench. Dynasty managers should also acknowledge there is plenty of untapped potential, although it will take McCain more time to develop.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (hamstring) was cleared for shooting drills and light on-court workouts on Wednesday. The team re-evaluated him on Wednesday and announced that he was "making good progress" in his recovery from the hamstring injury sustained in Game 1 of the second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. If Golden State extends the series with a win on Wednesday, Curry will be re-evaluated again on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's Game 6 in San Francisco. The odds are certainly against the Warriors on Wednesday night, but they can draw belief from their Game 1 victory, during which Curry logged only 13 minutes. Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield will continue to carry the backcourt in Curry's absence.

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. He has been cleared to return after missing three games due to a right ankle sprain. Hauser has been limited to 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 13.0 minutes this postseason. However, he may now have a larger role in the rotation due to Jayson Tatum's (Achilles) absence. To become impactful again, Hauser must start hitting his threes again. He has finished four of his six playoff outings without a single make from behind the arc.