NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: May 14, 2026, 2:30 AM ET
Eastern Conference Semifinals & Injury Updates
The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime Wednesday, seizing a commanding 3-2 series lead as they head back to Cleveland for Game. Compounding the Eastern Conference turbulence, there is growing optimism that New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby could return from his hamstring issue prior to the Eastern Conference Finals. Separately, Bulls guard Josh Giddey underwent ankle surgery and is projected to miss approximately three months, though he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after battling lingering hamstring and ankle soreness this past season.
NBA Draft Declarations
Amidst the playoff intensity, early declarations for the upcoming NBA Draft materialized Wednesday, with three collegiate big men confirming their intentions to remain in the process. Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie, North Carolina’s Henri Veesaar, and Duke’s Isaiah Evans all announced they will forgo their remaining amateur eligibility to pursue professional opportunities in the league.