Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) has been officially cleared for Friday's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Edwards has dealt with injuries to both his knees late in the season. He hurt his left knee during the playoffs and has been limited to 24.5 minutes per game since rejoining the lineup. As a result, Edwards has averaged only 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists over the first two games of the second-round series, coming off the bench both times.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle, hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the New York Knicks. Embiid is back in action after missing Game 2 due to right ankle and hip injuries. He should take on his normal role in the rotation with the Sixers fighting to get out of a 0-2 hole. Dominick Barlow, Andre Drummond, and Adem Bone will all take a backseat with Embiid returning to the rotation. Tyrese Maxey and Embiid figure to be the focal point on offense as the Sixers attempt to crawl back into this series.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (heel) underwent a procedure to remove a bone spur from his right heel on Friday. This was an issue that bothered Ingram during the regular season. He also exited Game 5 of the first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to heel pain. He was unable to suit up for Games 6 and 7 because of the injury. This surgery should resolve the problem, and Ingram is expected to be ready to roll for training camp. This season, Ingram averaged 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 33.8 minutes per game across 77 contests.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was questionable coming into this game due to a strained right hamstring that he suffered during Game 2. The Knicks are going to play it safe and hold him out for at least one game. His absence from the rotation will likely mean larger roles for Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson. Between the two, Robinson is probably the better DFS option, assuming Joel Embiid (ankle, hip) is unable to play. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns will be asked to take on a larger workload offensively with Anunoby unavailable.

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (thumb) is available to play ahead of Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Hart suffered a sprained left thumb during the second half of Wednesday's Game 2 victory. It's not significant enough to hold him out of this game, so he should fulfill his normal role in the starting five. Hart should be asked to take on a larger role with OG Anunoby (hamstring) ruled out for this game. He hasn't been a great offensive contributor, but the Knicks will need him to step it up a little more on Friday. The absence of Anunoby should give Hart an uptick in fantasy value.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Robinson is back in the mix after missing Wednesday's Game 2 victory due to an illness. His return will likely mean that Ariel Hukporti will fall out of the rotation. Robinson could be asked to play a bigger role than normal with OG Anunoby (hamstring) ruled out for this game. The big man is an elite rebounder, but doesn't offer a ton of upside outside of that. Karl-Anthony Towns should continue to play a majority of the minutes at the center spot.

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Austin Reaves finished with 31 points, two rebounds, and six assists in 38 minutes during Thursday's Game 2 loss to Oklahoma City. He bounced back from an eight-point Game 1 dud, shooting 10-for-16 from the field while adding three three-pointers and eight free throws. The scoring and playmaking keep him firmly in DFS consideration, but the five turnovers add some risk. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) unlikely to return this round, Reaves and LeBron James will need to carry the offense, while Rui Hachimura remains a useful floor-spacing option.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren delivered 22 points, nine rebounds, three assists, four steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes during Thursday's 125-107 Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The former second-overall pick tied Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the team lead in scoring on 7-for-11 shooting, including 3-for-5 from three and 5-for-7 at the line. Holmgren stepped up after Gilgeous-Alexander exited early in the third, helping Oklahoma City flip a one-point halftime deficit into a 93-80 cushion heading to the fourth. Head coach Mark Daigneault called him "unbelievable" postgame, and Austin Reaves' playoff career-high 31 points wasn't enough for the Lakers. The Thunder lead the series 2-0 ahead of Saturday's Game 3 in Los Angeles.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris recorded 21 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 37 minutes during Thursday's 107-97 Game 2 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 33-year-old shot 9-for-16 from the field, including 2-for-3 from three and 1-for-2 at the line, finishing as Detroit's second-leading scorer behind Cade Cunningham. Cunningham led all scorers with 25 points and 10 assists, including 12 in the fourth quarter to put the game away, while Duncan Robinson added 17 points on 5-for-9 from deep. The top-seeded Pistons have now won five straight games and lead the second-round series 2-0, with Game 3 set for Saturday in Cleveland.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had 25 points, three rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and two blocks in Thursday's 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former No. 1 overall pick shot 7-for-14 from the field, 3-for-6 from three-point range, and 8-for-8 at the free-throw line across 42 minutes. Cunningham did his best work late, scoring 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter as Detroit took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Tobias Harris added 21 points, while Duncan Robinson made five threes. Cunningham will look to keep control of the series when Game 3 shifts to Cleveland on Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden finished with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 37 minutes during Thursday's Game 2 loss to Detroit. He shot just 3-for-13 from the field, missed all four three-point attempts, and committed four turnovers as Cleveland fell into a 2-0 series hole. Harden's low assist total also hurt his DFS value, especially with his scoring efficiency slipping. Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen carried more of the offense, but Cleveland needs Harden to rediscover his rhythm in Game 3.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen recorded 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 31 minutes during Thursday's 107-97 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The 28-year-old bounced back from a quiet Game 1, shooting 7-for-9 from the field and 8-for-10 at the foul line for one of his most efficient outings of this postseason. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 31 points, and the Cavs briefly took a fourth-quarter lead before the offense went cold from deep. James Harden again struggled, finishing with 10 points on 3-for-13 shooting and four turnovers, while the Cavs went 0-for-11 from three in the final frame. Cleveland heads home down 0-2 with Game 3 set for Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell recorded 31 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals across 37 minutes in Thursday's 107-97 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The All-Star led all scorers and fueled a second-half rally that briefly gave Cleveland the lead in the fourth quarter, finishing 11-for-24 from the field, 2-for-9 from three, and 7-for-9 at the line. Yet his outside shot deserted him late, with three of his three-point misses coming in the fourth as the Cavs went 0-for-11 from deep in the final frame. Jarrett Allen added 22 points and seven rebounds, but James Harden managed just 10 points on 3-for-13 shooting with four turnovers. The Cavs return home down 0-2 for Game 3 on Saturday.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick is open to a trade this offseason, according to Sportsnet's Michael Grange. After two solid seasons to start his NBA career, Dick's minutes collapsed in 2025-26, and he appears ready to move on. The 22-year-old gave up his starting spot to Brandon Ingram and couldn't force his way back into the first unit even when injuries hit the team. Across 76 regular-season appearances, Dick was limited to 14.0 minutes per game, posting 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds. After the All-Star break, Dick's minutes dropped to 8.7 per game, and he saw only garbage time during the playoffs. As a young player, Dick needs playing time and the right situation to develop, which the Raptors can no longer provide.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is entering the final season of his contract, but he is extension-eligible this offseason and wants to stay with the team. "I see what we've got in the young dudes. I see we have the most money to spend. I think we've got the most," Porter Jr. said during an appearance on the One Night with Steiny podcast. "We're the youngest team, kind of like Oklahoma City. It took them a while to get good. I think that'll be how it is here. But I'm with it. I want to stay in Brooklyn." After being traded by the Denver Nuggets, Porter Jr. enjoyed a big career year with the Nets in 2025-26. He averaged 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.1 steals. However, he struggled to stay on the floor, appearing in only 52 games. If he can combine his production with improved durability next season, Porter Jr. would become an even more appealing fantasy option.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (neck) will be active on Thursday night in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was added to the injury report on Wednesday due to neck soreness, but his status has been upgraded from questionable to available. Kennard has been a positive surprise for the Lakers this postseason, averaging 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.0 steals in 35.3 minutes per game. However, Kennard's three-point efficiency has fallen off a cliff in recent outings, as he has gone 2-for-10 over the last four games. The Duke product has to start making three-pointers again to provide more scoring for the team, behind LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (finger) will sit out Thursday's Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was always unlikely to play after dislocating his right pinky finger in Game 1 and receiving a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. Vanderbilt has averaged 12.0 minutes per game in the playoffs, so he won't be a major loss for the Lakers. Jake LaRavia will likely pick up most of Vanderbilt's minutes and aim to make a bigger impact than in Game 1. On Tuesday night, LaRavia contributed only two points, one rebound, one block, and one steal in 14 minutes.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (heel) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. In Game 2 on Wednesday, Dosunmu was cleared to return from a calf injury but hurt his right heel, exiting after logging just 10 minutes. The questionable tag suggests Dosunmu could be an option for Friday's matchup. If he isn't available, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Mike Conley will continue to have expanded roles, especially if Anthony Edwards (knee) remains under a minutes restriction.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (illness) is listed as probable for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The seven-footer has been dealing with an illness this week and missed Game 2. However, the probable tag suggests Robinson will be ready to rejoin the lineup on Friday night. Robinson has averaged 5.6 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game this postseason. His workload could increase on Friday if New York has to play without OG Anunoby (hamstring), who is questionable. Still, given Robinson's injury history, the team won't want to overwork him and will likely keep his minutes well under 30.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards continues to carry a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. He has been upgraded to available in back-to-back games and is likely to remain in the lineup for Game 3. Minnesota has limited Edwards to 24.5 minutes per game since his return from a left knee injury, using him off the bench. Given Edwards' competitive nature, he'll be eager to resume his regular role and minutes as soon as possible, but the team is prioritizing his health. As a result, Edwards can't currently fulfill his maximum fantasy potential.