NBA NewsThursday, Apr 23, 2026

Much of the discussion following the Knicks‘ loss to the Hawks in Game 2 revolved around coach Mike Brown‘s decisions regarding lineups and timeout usage. Heading into Game 3 tonight, Brown says he is still open to changing lineups around based on what is needed, Andrew Crane writes for the New York Post. “Anything’s open […]

Joel Embiid has been upgraded to “doubtful” for the Sixers‘ Game 3 against the Celtics on Friday, Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports notes (via Twitter). The Athletic’s Tony Jones writes that Embiid partially participated in Philadelphia’s practice on Thursday, with coach Nick Nurse describing it as slightly more than a walkthrough. “I think we’re going […]

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been upgraded to questionable while Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) remains out. For the Rockets, Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) is questionable. The ankle issue is different than the right knee contusion […]

Report card from the Knicks' 109-108 Game 3 loss to the Hawks in Atlanta:

There was never any danger of Jordi Fernández being sacrificed after tanking, the way David Fizdale was at MSG, but the faith from his bosses matters.

Saturday, the captain needs to answer the call. And it’s not necessary to wait until the end this year.

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