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Darius Garland
Cleveland Cavaliers • #10 • PG
Darius Garland Out for Start of 2025-26 Season After Toe Surgery with Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers is out after toe surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season.
What It Means
Darius Garland, the Cleveland Cavaliers' point guard, is out after toe surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. His absence follows a postseason where he averaged 18.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists over five games.
Before his surgery, Garland dealt with a left great toe sprain, which sidelined him multiple times during the playoffs. The Cavaliers will now rely more on Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley as they navigate the start of the season without Garland.

Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana Pacers • PG
Tyrese Haliburton Shines with 17 Points and 6 Assists in Pacers' Loss to Thunder on June 8, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers with 17 points and 6 assists in their 123-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
What It Means
In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points, 6 assists, and 2 blocks. Despite his efforts, the Pacers lost to the Thunder, 123-107. Haliburton has played in 17 postseason games, maintaining an average of 18.7 points per game.
Haliburton has dished out 4 or more assists in 17 straight postseason games. Over the last 5 games, he is averaging 19.6 points and 9.2 assists per game. His postseason shooting averages stand at 47.0% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder • #2 • PG
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 34 Points, Adds 8 Assists and 4 Steals in Thunder's 123-107 Win Over Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, scoring 34 points with 8 assists and 4 steals in 36 minutes.
What It Means
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a strong performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. He contributed 34 points, 8 assists, and 4 steals, helping the Thunder secure a 123-107 win.
In this postseason, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game. He has maintained a streak of scoring 14 or more points in 17 straight games.

Zach Edey
Memphis Grizzlies • #14 • C
Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies Center, Out After Ankle Surgery, Expected to Miss Start of 2025-26 Season
Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies is out after undergoing ankle surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season.
What It Means
Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies is out due to ankle surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. In the postseason, Edey averaged 9.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, and 1.7 APG over six games.

Jarace Walker
Indiana Pacers • #5 • PF
Jarace Walker Out For Indiana Pacers Due To Sprained Right Ankle
Jarace Walker of the Indiana Pacers is out with a sprained right ankle and will not take the court.
What It Means
Jarace Walker is out with a sprained right ankle. This is not his first ankle issue this season, as he was previously listed as questionable in March and June with similar concerns.
This season, Walker has played in 16 postseason games, averaging 3.3 points per game. With him sidelined, players like Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith might see slightly increased roles in upcoming games.

Tony Bradley
Indiana Pacers • #13 • C
Tony Bradley Questionable Due to Left Hip Flexor Strain
Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is questionable with a left hip flexor strain and may not play.
What It Means
Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a left hip flexor strain, making him questionable for upcoming games. This season, Bradley has appeared in 16 postseason games, averaging 1.0 PPG and 1.6 RPG.
In recent games, Bradley's minutes have varied, with his last appearance logging five minutes against the Knicks. Notable teammates like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have been leading the Pacers, as seen in their recent victory over the Knicks, 125-108.

Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics • F
Jayson Tatum of Boston Celtics Out With Torn Right Achilles Tendon, Expected to Miss Start of 2025-2026 Season
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season.
What It Means
Jayson Tatum is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon. He is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season, impacting the Boston Celtics' lineup and depth.
This postseason, Tatum played in 8 games, averaging 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.

Andrew Nembhard
Indiana Pacers • #2 • PG
Andrew Nembhard Leads Pacers with 14 Points, 8 Assists, and 6 Steals in Win Over Knicks on May 31, 2025
Against the New York Knicks, Andrew Nembhard of the Indiana Pacers contributed 14 points and 6 steals in their 125-108 win.
What It Means
Andrew Nembhard had a strong game against the New York Knicks. He scored 14 points, collected 6 steals, and played 37 minutes. These numbers were above his average postseason stats of 12.8 points per game and 32.9 minutes.

Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana Pacers • PG
Tyrese Haliburton Records Double-Double with 21 Points and 13 Assists in Pacers' 125-108 Win Over Knicks on May 31, 2025
In the Indiana Pacers' 125-108 win over the New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton recorded 21 points and led the game with 13 assists.
What It Means
Tyrese Haliburton had a strong game against the New York Knicks, scoring 21 points and leading with 13 assists. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and recorded 3 steals in 36 minutes of play.
Haliburton exceeded his projections in points, assists, and steals, while also achieving a double-double. He has now dished out 6 or more assists in 6 straight games in the Conference Finals.

Obi Toppin
Indiana Pacers • #1 • PF
Obi Toppin Leads Indiana Pacers with 18 Points and 3 Blocks in Win Over New York Knicks on May 31, 2025
Obi Toppin scored 18 points and had 3 blocks as the Indiana Pacers won 125-108 against the New York Knicks on May 31, 2025.
What It Means
Obi Toppin played 25 minutes against the Knicks, scoring 18 points and making 3 blocks. His performance exceeded his point projection by 7 and his block projection by 3.
In this game, Toppin also led his team in rebounds with 6. This game performance is higher than his season average of 8.7 points per game and his recent 3-game average of 11.3 points per game in the postseason.