According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Cleveland Cavaliers guardDarius Garland (toe)is likely to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a toe injury and will be sidelined for approximately four to five months. It was previously reported that the star guard would be good to go for the Cavaliers training camp in October. If Garland is unable to suit up to start the season, Ty Jerome will likely see an expanded role. Through 70 games during the 2024-25 campaign, Jerome averaged 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals in 19.9 minutes per contest.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso has been a real jack-of-all-trades this postseason, and that was evident in their 123-107 Game 2 win that tied the NBA Finals at one-to-one. Across 27 minutes on Sunday night, Caruso registered 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, and countless times being a pest on defense. While the box score doesn't always show it, Caruso has been a huge component of the success of the Thunder, just like he was for the Los Angeles Lakers when they won the championship in the 2019-20 season. His next chance to lock down the Pacers will be Wednesday for Game 3 when the series shifts to Indiana.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren needed a bounce-back performance after putting up just six points and six rebounds in Game 1. During the 123-107 win in Game 2, the second-year big man registered 15 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one block while shooting 6-for-11 overall and 1-for-3 from downtown. While the Thunder don't need to rely on Holmgren to score 20 or more points every night, his efficiency and defensive presence are keys to their success. So far, in his second postseason run, Holmgren averages 15.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam had a tough time getting the lid off the rim in Game 2 as the Oklahoma City Thunder coasted to a 123-107 win to tie the series at one game apiece. The former Toronto Raptor finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two turnovers. He was only able to knock down three of his 11 field goal attempts and went 1-for-4 from beyond the arc, but did make eight out of nine free throws. After being named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, Siakam will need to bounce back in Game 3 if the Pacers want to stay on track and win their first championship in the NBA.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams provided support in all aspects during the 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers, which pushed the NBA Finals to a 1-1 tie. The former lottery pick registered 19 points on 5-for-14 shooting with five rebounds, five assists, and one steal to go along with just two turnovers. When Williams is contributing in more ways than one, it usually results in a score like this one. His efficiency hasn't quite been the same as his first playoff run last season, but Williams averages 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 turnovers per game across 18 postseason contests.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was the team's top scorer in a lopsided 123-107 loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder's defense was on full display as Haliburton and company struggled all night long. The dynamic point guard finished the game with 17 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor and 3-for-8 from downtown. He also added six assists, three rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and five turnovers. The good thing for the Pacers is that Haliburton has been noticeably better at home as he averaged 20.2 points, 9.9 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game with shooting splits of .499/.415/.862 across 37 contests. Game 3, on Wednesday, will be the first NBA Finals game in Indiana in 25 years to the day.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proved why he was named the NBA's MVP this season after leading all scorers in the dominant 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2. He finished with 34 points, eight assists, five rebounds, four steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-21 from the floor and 11-for-12 from the charity stripe. This was his second consecutive game with 30 or more points, which further pushes his lead for most points this postseason (548). Gilgeous-Alexander also boasts the highest number of win shares in the playoffs, with 3.5, as the series shifts to Indiana for Game 3 on Wednesday.

According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, the Nuggets may keep forward Michael Porter Jr. on the roster, at least for one more season. While Durando didn't rule out the possibility of MPJ getting moved this offseason, vice chairman Josh Kroenke has expressed a desire to keep the team's core together. With that said, the Nuggets' payroll continues to increase, and it is expected to rise even more if forward Christian Braun agrees to a contract extension in the coming months. Yet, finding a suitor for Porter may not be realistic. Although that should change after this season, when he'll have one year left on his current contract. The 26-year-old will certainly draw interest from teams around the National Basketball Association. While he had issues staying healthy at the start of his career, he's appeared in 158 games in the last two seasons. Porter is also coming off one of the best years of his career, ending the 2024-25 campaign by averaging 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 39.5% shooting from behind the arc. Assuming he can stay on the floor and off the injury report, he should remain as productive, regardless of what uniform he is wearing in 2025-26 and beyond.

Bennett Durado of The Denver Post believes Nuggets guard Christian Braun is expected to be offered a new deal ahead of the 2026-27 season, possibly as early as this fall. The 24-year-old is nearing the end of his rookie agreement. However, he's easily coming off the best season of his career, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 39.7% shooting from downtown, meaning retaining him is certainly in the team's best interest. The Nuggets will likely try to avoid entering the second round, so who will remain on the roster in the coming years is unknown. Yet, the anticipated movement of certain players moving forward means Braun has an excellent chance to see more scoring opportunities, making him an ideal dynasty stash for fantasy managers.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) sustained another left ankle injury during a recent workout. Unfortunately, he will need surgery and is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign. The 23-year-old appeared in 66 games in his inaugural season, averaging 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks. However, now that he will undergo a procedure to stabilize the ankle, it's unknown when he'll be back on the floor. While Edey is out of commission, Jay Huff, who averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 boards, and 1.5 blocks in two starts last season, should take on a bigger role in the rotation. The same can be said for Brandon Clarke (knee), assuming he's healthy.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland may be available "under the right circumstances." There was once a point where it appeared Garland was on his way out of Cleveland. However, a deal never transpired. Yet, it seems now the topic could be revisited. Garland had a quality season in 2024-25, averaging 20.6 points and 6.7 assists. He also shot 40.1% from deep and appeared in 75 contests, both career-highs. It's unknown what kind of deal it will take for the Cavs to move on from Garland. However, if he is traded this offseason, the team may think more about keeping Ty Jerome, who is an unrestricted free agent.

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser is a player who could be on the move this offseason, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix. The direction of the franchise is at a crossroads, with superstar forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) not expected to suit up next season. As a result, the Celtics may look to shed some salary in an attempt to get out of the dreaded second apron while maintaining roster flexibility for Tatum's return. The 27-year-old, who agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension in July of 2024, has been a reliable option from off the bench while also getting some work with the starters along the way. He's appeared in 256 regular-season games for the Celtics since entering the league, averaging a respectable 7.4 points and an impressive 42.0% shooting from behind the arc. Hauser is someone to watch this offseason, especially if he gets more minutes on a new team. His departure could also open the door Baylor Scheierman to earn a routine spot in the Celtics' rotation come the 2025-26 campaign.

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) said he's doing well after undergoing season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger in March. "I'm doing well," said Fox. "I've been cleared, so I played a little five-on-five, and I've done contact stuff, so I'll be ready for next year." The 2017 No. 5 overall pick spent his entire career in Sacramento before he was traded to San Antonio ahead of last season's deadline. He appeared in 17 contests for the Spurs before his year ended abruptly, averaging 19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists while shooting a career-low 27.4% from behind the arc. With that said, the tendon damage in Fox's pinkie could have been the cause of his struggles, so there's a good chance he'll get back on track. He is also eligible to sign a four-year, $229 million extension come August, which would keep him paired with superstar center Victor Wembanyamafor years to come.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso was excellent in his team's Game 1 loss to the Pacers in the NBA Finals. While playing 28 minutes to lead the Thunder's second unit, he finished with 11 points, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and two assists. He would have been hailed as one of the heroes for the Thunder if the game hadn't gotten away from them in the closing minutes. Caruso's multi-faceted role will continue to be critical for the Thunder as they look to bounce back and win on Sunday to tie the series before it shifts to Indiana. Caruso's value on both ends of the floor is huge for OKC, so he should continue to log plenty of minutes off the bench.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace moved into the starting five in place of Isaiah Hartenstein for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, as the team went with a smaller look. Wallace played 33 minutes, compared to just 17 for Hartenstein, and finished with six points, two rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. He missed all three of his three-point attempts but still had a solid overall game since he got so many minutes. For DFS contests, Wallace will bring good value if he continues to start and play so many minutes, so keep an eye of if he gets the call again in Game 2 or if the team goes back to Hartenstein in the starting lineup.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort finished with 15 points in Game 1 against the Pacers, finishing as the team's third-highest scorer behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. All 15 of his points came on three-pointers, as he went 5-for-9 from long range and also added four steals, four rebounds, two blocks, and an assist. His non-scoring numbers are always solid, but he'll be a key contributor for the Thunder and fantasy managers if he stays so involved in scoring as well. The 26-year-old has double-digit points in seven of his 17 games this postseason while averaging 8.2 points per contest.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 38 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but his Thunder couldn't hold on to defeat the Pacers. SGA missed a shot with 11.0 seconds remaining, and Tyrese Haliburton knocked down the game-winner to give the Pacers an upset, 111-110 victory on the road. It was another huge game for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has posted great numbers throughout the playoffs and added five rebounds, three assists, three steals and just two turnovers in his game-high 40 minutes. He and the Thunder will look to bounce back and level the series in Game 2, which is scheduled for Sunday night at the Paycom Center.

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith had 10 points and a team-high 12 rebounds in 31 minutes in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He was one of three Pacers with a double-double on the night, joining Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. Nesmith knocked down three three-pointers and added an assist and a blocked shot while also finishing with five turnovers. Nesmith's supporting role will continue to be extremely important for the Pacers in the Finals, and it looks like he'll continue to get plenty of minutes and opportunities from his spot in the starting five.

Indiana Pacers forward/center Obi Toppin played an extremely important role off the bench for his squad in their Game 1 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City. He knocked down five three-pointers and finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and two assists in his 25 minutes. He finished with the second-most points on the team and played the most minutes of any player in Indiana's second unit. Toppin hit multiple key three-pointers to keep the Pacers within striking distance, and ultimately, his team stormed back and took the lead on Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning jumper. Toppin is set to be a key piece off the bench for Indiana in the NBA Finals, and he'll look to help his team take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series on Sunday night.

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 19 points on Thursday night to help the Pacers secure a road win in the first game of the NBA Finals. Siakam added 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double and also chipped in three assists and a blocked shot. Siakam led a balanced scoring attack that featured six players with double-digit points, but no one with 20 points or more. He led the team with 15 field goal attempts as well. After winning MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals, the 31-year-old will continue to play a critical role for the Pacers as they look to claim the championship with three more wins. Siakam