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  • Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Struggles mightily in loss

    Holmgren finished Thursday's 108-91 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and six rebounds in 24 minutes.

    Holmgren failed to have any sort of tangible impact, delivering his worst game of the postseason. Despite some inconsistent numbers throughout the playoffs, Holmgren has been largely impressive on both ends of the floor, averaging 15.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game. With the series now tied at 3-3, both teams will head to Oklahoma City for Game 7, with everything on the line.

  • Steven Adams C | HOU

    Rockets' Steven Adams: Signs three-year extension

    The Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with Adams, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

    Adams was expected to be a hot commodity in free agency this summer after having an impressive showing in the NBA playoffs. The Rockets value what the veteran center brings to the table and got an extension done before he could test free agency in July. In seven games during the postseason, Adams averaged 5.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 60 percent from the field.

  • Myles Turner C | IND

    Pacers' Myles Turner: Non-factor in Game 4 loss

    Turner contributed 12 points (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Friday's 111-104 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

    Turner couldn't find any rhythm on the offensive end, missing several key baskets as the Pacers gave up a double-digit lead. In fact, Turner failed to hit a three-pointer for the first time since the opening round against the Bucks. With the series now all square, Turner will need to rediscover his form ahead of what promises to be a series-defining Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Monday.

  • Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Quiet despite start

    Hartenstein finished Friday's 111-104 win over the Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals with two points (1-3 FG), six rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes.

    Hartenstein moved back into the starting lineup, although his production told a different story. In what has been an unfavorable matchup, Hartenstein has been a non-factor to this point, with both the Thunder and the Pacers opting to run smaller, interchangeable lineups. Hartenstein has played more than 20 minutes only twice in the past seven games. Friday's win means Oklahoma City will head home for Game 5 with the series locked at 2-2.

  • Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Will start Friday

    Hartenstein will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

    Hartenstein came off the bench during Game 3 for the third consecutive game. He'll revert to his usual role as a starter with Cason Wallace set to be in the second unit Friday. As a starter throughout this postseason, Hartenstein has averaged 9.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 62.2 percent from the field.

  • Myles Turner C | IND

    Pacers' Myles Turner: Not listed on injury report

    Turner (illness) has been cleared to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.

    Turner dealt with an illness during Game 3, which cast some doubt on whether he'd be able to play Friday in Game 4. However, the veteran big man will be available for Indiana as the team looks to take a commanding 3-1 lead over Oklahoma City. Turner has played well in the NBA Finals up to this point, averaging 13.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the floor and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.

  • Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles in Game 3 loss

    Holmgren accumulated 20 points (6-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 loss to Indiana in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

    Although he had a strong counting stat line, Holmgren struggled with his shot and is having all kinds of problems going against Myles Turner -- Turner has swatted Holmgren's shots six times through three games. Holmgren had a tough go in clutch time Wednesday, and it will be interesting to see how the Thunder respond in Game 4 with a 2-1 deficit.

  • Myles Turner C | IND

    Pacers' Myles Turner: Fending off illness

    Turner was dealing with an illness during Wednesday's 116-107 win over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports. Turner tallied nine points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five blocks, two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes.

    While Turner was feeling under the weather Wednesday, the illness didn't affect his workload, as he played 30 minutes for the first time since Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. While Turner may be held out of Thursday's practice, per Collier, the issue doesn't seem to be of major concern at this point. Wednesday's contest marked Turner's ninth game with at least five blocks this season, and his second of the playoffs. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Turner's health ahead of Friday's Game 4.

  • Zach Edey C | MEM

    Grizzlies' Zach Edey: To be re-evaluated in four months

    Edey underwent successful surgery Tuesday to re-stabilize his sprained left ankle and will be re-evaluated in four months, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

    Edey is expected to make a full recovery after re-spraining his ankle during an offseason workout. The big man is set to be re-evaluated before the start of the 2025-26 regular season, though it wouldn't be surprising if he missed additional time while recovering from the injury. The 23-year-old appeared in 66 regular-season outings (55 starts) during his rookie season, finishing with averages of 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 assists while shooting 58.0 percent from the field across 21.5 minutes per game.

  • Zach Edey C | MEM

    Grizzlies' Zach Edey: Will undergo ankle surgery

    Edey re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the ankle, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

    Edey is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season due to the recovery from surgery on his ankle. The rookie center made quite an impression in his first season with the Grizzlies, as he started 55 of the 66 games he played. The Purdue product averaged close to a double-double during the 2024-25 campaign with 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 58 percent from the field.

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