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Wembanyama and Castle Ruled Out as Spurs Manage Late-Season Injury Risk

San Antonio Spurs
April 2026

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out of San Antonio’s game against Portland, with Wembanyama dealing with a left rib contusion and Castle managing right knee soreness. The absences come with the regular season nearly over and award eligibility still in play for Wembanyama. Wembanyama picked up the rib injury against Philadelphia, while Castle’s knee soreness followed his latest triple-double performance. Wembanyama still needs one more game of at least 20 minutes to qualify for major season awards, so the Spurs are balancing caution with timing.

Brad Stevens Refuses Limits as Celtics Push for East No. 2 Seed

Brad Stevens
April 2026

Brad Stevens says he will not place a ceiling on the Celtics as Boston closes in on the No. 2 seed in the East. Despite preseason doubts after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and major departures, the team has remained a genuine championship threat. Stevens credited Jaylen Brown’s career-best season, Tatum’s strong return, and Joe Mazzulla’s coaching staff for the Celtics’ rise. He also pointed to major development from role players like Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman in sustaining Boston’s push.

Kevin Porter Jr. Undergoes Knee Surgery and Misses Rest of Bucks Season

Kevin Porter Jr
April 2026

Kevin Porter Jr. has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. The injury had bothered him since the opening game, cutting short a strong campaign in which he averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds. The Bucks said the procedure was performed in Vail by Dr. Tom Hackett. Coach Doc Rivers explained Porter never fully recovered after hurting the knee eight minutes into the first game, while also praising the guard for fighting through pain and producing a very good season.

Timberwolves Slip Into Another Funk as Finch Warns Team Is Off Its Level

Minnesota Timberwolves
April 2026

Chris Finch said the Timberwolves are “a million miles away” from the team they believe they can be after another poor stretch, with Minnesota losing four of five and letting home-court hopes slip. Injuries and bad shooting have hit them at the wrong time. Minnesota fell to 46-32 after a home loss to Charlotte, while Anthony Edwards has missed eight of the last 10 games with knee pain and Jaden McDaniels has also been out. Finch said the problem is not only injuries but also spirit, discipline and a lack of connectedness.

Dosunmu Treating Playoff Return as a Major Opportunity With Timberwolves

Ayo Dosunmu
April 2026

Ayo Dosunmu said he is not taking playoff basketball for granted as he moves toward a second postseason appearance, this time with Minnesota after February’s trade from Chicago. He has become an important part of the Timberwolves’ push for a top-six seed in the West. Minnesota traded for Dosunmu because they wanted more backcourt playmaking and versatility, and he has delivered career-best scoring and efficiency this season. Dosunmu said his early playoff experience with Chicago taught him that postseason chances are not guaranteed and must be valued when they come.

Bulls Fire Karnišovas and Eversley as Atlanta Add Tony Bradley

Chicago Bulls
April 2026

Chicago fired executive vice president Arturas Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley after another failed season, while Atlanta strengthened its frontcourt by signing Tony Bradley for the playoff push. Both moves signal late-season roster and leadership correction in the East. Multiple reports confirmed Chicago ended the AKME era after a 224-254 run with only one playoff appearance, with Michael Reinsdorf citing the need for a new direction. In Atlanta, reporting said the Hawks waived Caleb Houstan to open a roster spot and signed Bradley after his 38-game season with Indiana.

NBA Continues Investigation Into Bucks and Giannis Injury Dispute

NBA
April 2026

The NBA’s investigation into the dispute between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks over his injury status is still active. The league said facts remain in dispute, even though it has already established that Milwaukee scheduled Giannis for return-to-play scrimmage work that he declined. Giannis says he is healthy enough to play, while the Bucks continue to list him out with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. The league is now examining whether Milwaukee’s actions complied with player participation rules, with the disagreement unfolding publicly as the season closes.

Stephen Curry Set to Return After 27-Game Absence

Stephen Curry
April 2026

Stephen Curry is set to return for Golden State against Houston after missing 27 straight games with a right knee issue. His comeback gives the Warriors a major lift as they try to stabilise their season and push through the play-in race. Curry said the rehab included long and frustrating setbacks, with pain repeatedly returning after workouts. He is officially listed as questionable, but the expectation is that he will play if there is no last-minute setback, likely with managed minutes.

Austin Reaves Ruled Out for Rest of Lakers Regular Season

Austin Reaves
April 2026

Austin Reaves will miss the rest of the regular season after the Lakers confirmed a Grade 2 oblique muscle injury. His absence, combined with Luka Doncic’s hamstring problem, leaves Los Angeles shorthanded for the final five games of the regular season. Reaves was injured in the Oklahoma City loss, underwent an MRI, and was later ruled out for the regular season. The Lakers now need to protect their playoff position without one of their main scorers and creators, while the team evaluates longer-term postseason availability.

Cooper Flagg Drops 51 in Defeat and Becomes First Teenager to Reach 50 in NBA Game

Cooper Flagg
April 2026

Cooper Flagg scored 51 points in Dallas’ loss to Orlando and became the first teenager ever to reach 50 points in an NBA game. The performance came in dramatic fashion after frustration over a missed foul call led to ejections on the Mavericks bench. Flagg exploded for 24 fourth-quarter points after Jason Kidd and Naji Marshall were ejected protesting a no-call. He finished 19-for-30 from the field and hit the milestone in the closing minutes, even though Dallas still fell 138-127 for its 14th straight home loss.

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