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Last updated: May 16, 2026, 8:48 PM ET

Playoff Developments

The Pistons secured a crucial Game 7 with a dominant second-half performance against the Cavaliers, marking their fourth elimination game victory in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards conceded defeat gracefully after the Timberwolves' elimination, acknowledging the Spurs as "the better team" and walking to their bench to offer his respect. In scoring milestones, James Harden surpassed Curry's mark for 10th place on the NBA's all-time postseason scoring list with a step-back 3-pointer during Cleveland's Game 6 Eastern Conference semifinal action.

Player Updates

OG Anunoby provided positive injury news for the Knicks, practicing with the team and confirming his right hamstring injury is less severe than the one he suffered during the 2024 playoffs. On the Western Conference front, Thunder star wing Jalen Williams declared himself fully recovered from a Grade 1 hamstring strain that sidelined him for six games, positioning himself for the upcoming Western Conference finals. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged areas for improvement in his first media availability since deciding to return for a 13th season, stating "I have to be better" after his previous campaign.

League Announcements

The NBA scheduled MVP voting for Sunday night, the day before two of the finalists—Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Spurs' Victor Wembanyama—face off in Game 1 of their Western Conference series. In draft-related news, ESPN's NBA crew highlighted key prospects during the second day of 5-on-5 scrimmages at the combine, identifying emerging risers and lingering questions about top draft prospects. Off-season decisions loom large as five teams face critical summer choices that could dramatically reshape the league landscape, with several franchise-altering moves potentially on the horizon.