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• Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury Live Stream: Watch WNBA Season 2026 on YouTube TVThe 2026 WNBA season shifts its focus to high-stakes tournament play tonight, Monday, June 1, as the Minnesota Lynx (6-2) travel to Arizona to face off against the Phoenix Mercury (2-7) at the Footprint Center, officially tipping off the WNBA Commissioner's Cup. Minnesota enters tonight's Western Conference clash riding an impressive wave of momentum after a dominant 21-point blowout win over Chic...2026Check it out Minnesota Lynx -
• 17-year-old Spurs fan suffers tragedy during victory celebrationA young San Antonio Spurs fan reportedly suffered a catastrophic injury while celebrating the team's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night....2026Visit the page San Antonio Spurs -
• Thunder to be shorthanded again for Game 7 against Spurs in West finals
Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell will not play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night because of injuries that have dogged both throughout the series. Williams has been dealing with a strained left hamstring for much of the playoffs. Mitchell has a strained right soleus....2026See more Jalen Williams
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• Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell Ruled Out By Thunder For Game 7Jalen Williams has been ruled out of Game 7 by the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left hamstring injury. Williams returned to the Oklahoma City lineup for Game 6, but played just 10 minutes in their loss at the San Antonio Spurs. Williams missed the final two games of the first round, the entire second round before returning for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Williams aggravated the inj...2026Check it out Jalen Williams -
• Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder star out for Game 7 vs. Spurs
Jalen Williams has been struggling with a hamstring injury and will not play in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals for the Thunder....2026Check it out Jalen Williams
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• Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell Ruled Out For Game 7The defending champion Thunder will be without two of their primary offensive initiators when they face San Antonio on Saturday in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, tweets Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Star wing Jalen Williams has been ruled out due to left hamstring strain injury management, while second-year guard Ajay Mitchell remains […]...2026See also Jalen Williams -
• Thunder Notes: Mitchell, J. Williams, McCain, Caruso, Hartenstein, Holmgren
Ajay Mitchell will remain sidelined when the Western Conference Finals resume Thursday night at San Antonio. Mitchell is listed as out on the Thunder’s official injury report with a right soleus (calf) strain, marking the third straight game he will miss since suffering the injury last Friday. OKC’s offense struggled in Game 4 without Mitchell […]...2026Read about Ajay Mitchell
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• Spurs' Dylan Harper exits with right leg injury, won't return to Game 2San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has been ruled out of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals with a right leg injury....2026Read about Dylan Harper -
• All eyes on Wemby for Game 5 of Spurs-Timberwolves series, after his elbow merited Game 4 ejection
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama is playing in Game 5 of the Spurs' Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after getting ejected early in Game 4 for throwing an elbow. The Spurs are obviously relieved about that. “I know he was upset not being able to play that game," Vassell said at a shootaround attended by Spurs President Gregg Popovich, Spurs legend Manu Ginob...2026Continue with Spurs Timberwolves
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• How To Watch Lynx Vs Mercury WNBA: Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe 2026 WNBA season brings a high-octane Western Conference showdown this Tuesday, May 12, as the Minnesota Lynx travel to the desert to face the Phoenix Mercury. It is the Fry's Food Stores Home Opener for the Mercury, who are looking to bounce back after a split on their season-opening road trip. Meanwhile, the Lynx are eager to find the win column after a narrow season-opening loss to Atlanta....2026Continue with Minnesota Lynx
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Spurs West Semifinals Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsHow to watch Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 5 Tuesday's Game 5 will be broadcast on Peacock. Category Details Date Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Tip-Off Time 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Live Stream Peacock Venue Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX The Western Conference Semifinals have been reset. Following the Minnesota Timberwolves' gritty 114-109 victory on Sunday night, this blockbuster series i...2026Continue with Tip Off -
• Victor Wembanyama avoided a suspension for vicious elbow to Naz Reid. Of course, that was the right call
Wembanyama's Game 4 ejection cost his team control of the Western Conference semis. That was enough punishment....2026See more Victor Wembanyama
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• Victor Wembanyama Will Not Face Additional Discipline For Flagrant Elbow, Cleared To Play Game 5Victor Wembanyama will face no additional discipline for elbowing Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 and is cleared to play in Tuesday's Game 5 in San Antonio, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The Western Conference semifinals series is tied 2-2. Wembanyama was called for an offensive foul immediately after striking Reid during Sunday's 114-109 loss. The 7-foot-4 center had just r...2026Continue with Victor Wembanyama -
• Spurs' Victor Wembanyama won't face further sanction for throwing an elbow, AP source says
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not face further discipline from the NBA for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid in Game 4 of the teams' Western Conference semifinal series, a person with knowledge of the league's decision said Monday. Wembanyama will be eligible to play Game 5 on Tuesday in San Antonio. Wembanyama was ejected from the Spurs-Timberwolves game on Sunday night because of t...2026Continue with Victor Wembanyama
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Thunder West Semifinals Game 4: Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsHow to watch Thunder vs. Lakers Game 4 Tonight's Game 4 will be broadcast on Prime Video. Category Details Date Monday, May 11, 2026 Tip-Off Time 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT Live Stream Prime Video Venue Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA The Oklahoma City Thunder stand on the precipice of a sweep as they prepare for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers this Monday, May 11. Following a ...2026Continue with Tip Off -
• Victor Wembanyama Ejected In Game 4 After Flagrant 2 Elbow On Naz ReidSan Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals Sunday after throwing an elbow that connected with the jaw of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid early in the second quarter. The ejection marks the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game in the play-by-play era, dating to 1997-98, according to ESPN Research. Wembanyama was...2026Check it out Victor Wembanyama -
• How To Watch Aces Vs Spark WNBA: Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe WNBA's 30th season continues this Sunday, May 10, as the Las Vegas Aces head to the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Sparks in a star-studded divisional rivalry. The Aces (0-1) are looking to erase the memory of a 33-point opening-night loss to Phoenix, while the Sparks (0-0) are making their highly anticipated 2026 debut with a revamped roster. Watch the drama unfold live on Fubo. The hea...2026See more articles Los Angeles Sparks -
• 2026 NBA Offseason Preview: New Orleans PelicansThe Pelicans went 49-33 in 2023/24 and entered the playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference after winning their second play-in game. However, they were swept by Oklahoma City in the first round, leading to questions about the direction of the roster. A plethora of injuries derailed New Orleans' 2024/25 campaign, as […]...2026See more New Orleans Pelicans -
• Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals timeline for injury recoveryThe Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder played on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Without star guard Luka Doncic, the Lakers just couldn't overcome the Thunder, falling 108-90....2026Continue with Luka Doncic -
• Thunder bench horrified by Jarred Vanderbilt’s gruesome NBA playoff injuryLakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt had to be rushed to the locker room during the second quarter of the Thunder's 108-90 victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals after he appeared to break a finger....2026See more articles Jarred Vanderbilt
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• Luka Dončić reveals he was given 8-week recovery timeline after hamstring injury, hasn't been cleared for full contact
Game 2 of the Lakers' Western Conference semifinals series versus the Thunder will mark five weeks since Dončić's setback....2026See also Luka Dončić
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• Thunder bench horrified by Jarred Vanderbilt’s gruesome NBA playoff injuryLakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt had to be rushed to the locker room during the second quarter of the Thunder's 108-90 victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals after he appeared to break a finger....2026See also Jarred Vanderbilt -
• Anthony Edwards Returns From Knee Injury Early For Wolves' Game 1 Win Over SpursAnthony Edwards returned from a bone bruise ahead of schedule, coming off the bench to score 18 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 104-102 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday night. Edwards suffered the deep bone bruise eight days earlier when his left knee bent sharply on a block attempt. Team sources had told ESPN he was trending towar...2026See more Anthony Edwards -
• Lakers' Doncic, Thunder's Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries. Doncic was injured in Oklahoma City about a month ago and hasn’t played since. Lakers coach JJ Redick hadn't said if or when Doncic could return from an injury that sometimes requires two mont...2026Click for news about Los Angeles Lakers
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• One injury changes everything in Lakers-Thunder series. Other might not matterLuka Doncic is expected to miss the start of Lakers vs Thunder, while Jalen Williams could return. Here’s how injuries may decide the Western Conference Semifinals....2026See more Lakers Thunder
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Spurs West Semifinals Game 1: Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsHow to watch Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 1 Monday's Game 1 will be broadcast on Peacock. Category Details Date Monday, May 4, 2026 Tip-Off Time 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT Live Stream Peacock Venue Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX The Western Conference Semifinals ignite in Texas this Monday, May 4, as the San Antonio Spurs host the Minnesota Timberwolves for a star-studded Game 1. The...2026See also Tip Off -
• One injury changes everything in Lakers-Thunder series. Other might not matterLuka Doncic is expected to miss the start of Lakers vs Thunder, while Jalen Williams could return. Here’s how injuries may decide the Western Conference Semifinals....2026See more articles Lakers Thunder -
• Here’s when Luka Doncic could return for Lakers vs. ThunderLakers superstar Luka Doncic is nearing five weeks into his hamstring recovery and is expected to miss the start of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here’s the latest injury update....2026Read about Luka Doncic
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• Here’s when Luka Doncic could return for Lakers vs. ThunderLakers superstar Luka Doncic is nearing five weeks into his hamstring recovery and is expected to miss the start of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here’s the latest injury update....2026Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• Thunder, Spurs Heavy Favorites In Western Conference Semis With Lakers, Wolves Facing Key InjuriesThe Western Conference Semifinals are set, with the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder hosting No. 4 Los Angeles Los Angeles Lakers, and No. 2 San Antonio Spurs facing No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. Both series feature top-10 NBA players sidelined by injury, accentuating the favorite status of the Thunder and Spurs. Oklahoma City and San Antonio finished first and second in Net Rating during the regu...2026Read about Oklahoma City Thunder
