DraftKings
Duncan Robinson, SG/SF MIA ($4,300) – Robinson took advantage of getting a start on Saturday, but the main thing here is that he was taking advantage of the opportunity from a volume perspective as the Heat are missing a few pieces. He is generally an efficient shooter, so if we can get a repeat of his 13 field goal attempts, then we will be business as Robinson shot nine of 13 from the field including five of nine from behind the arc. In his last five games, Robinson is shooting 16 of 33 from three-point land and we look for that to continue tonight.
JaVale McGee, C PHO ($4,000) – We don’t want to circle the fallen here, but this is under the impression that Deandre Ayton will still be sidelined tonight with his non-COVID illness. Ayton didn’t practice on Saturday, and with Phoenix also playing on Tuesday, the expectation here is that McGee will get the start once again. Even if Ayton returns, McGee will still have a solid role tonight, especially for the price, and it’s hard to miss what he did on Saturday. McGee took full advantage of his start as he scored 21 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in 26 minutes of action.
FanDuel
Chris Boucher, C/PF TOR ($5,000) – Boucher stands to get another start tonight, and we can’t ignore the fact that it is coming against Sacramento, so it doesn’t get much better from a match-up perspective. In his last three games, Boucher is averaging a solid 13 points and seven rebounds per game in just 22 minutes per game as he is performing efficiently. After playing 27 minutes on Friday, it’s clear that Boucher is earning some more playing time as we are getting the performance to match.
Gabe Vincent, PG MIA ($4,700) – Yes, there is a theme here (both tonight and this season) in targeting players on teams that are left shorthanded by COVID. Currently, that is Miami and Vincent was impressive on Saturday after getting the start. In 30 minutes of action, Vincent only scored eight points, but he handed out eight assists while also picking up four steals and grabbing four rebounds. Vincent is slated to get another start tonight in what is a good match-up against Cleveland.
Yahoo
Kyle Anderson, PF MEM ($14) – Anderson got the start on Saturday for Jaren Jackson as the latter was dealing with knee soreness, and that situation is slated to repeat itself tonight. Even if it doesn’t then Anderson will revert to being the first man off the bench for Memphis, so if he doesn’t get to the 30 minutes he played on Saturday, he should be close to it. Anderson finished with 16 points, but it could have been a lot better had he made more than six of his 14 free throw attempts. He also added seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals in what was 39-point effort.
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, SF ATL ($10) – Atlanta is another team that is short-handed, and it’s hard to ignore a starter who should get a solid 30-minutes of playing time at minimum price. However, this is strictly a GPP option as while the shot volume for Luwawu-Cabarrot is there as of late, the production isn’t as consistent on a night-to-night basis. After putting up 23 points against Minnesota, he failed to make a shot in his next game against Brooklyn, so things can go in either direction tonight, but in GPP lineups it doesn’t cost much to find out.
Player News
Tony Bradley (hip) is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.
Bradley suffered a strained left hip flexor during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. While he was made available for Game 6 on Saturday, the Pacers’ backup center did not see any time, with Rick Carlisle deciding to go with Thomas Bryant as Myles Turner’s backup instead. Even if Bradley is available for Thursday’s series opener in Oklahoma City, that does not guarantee he’ll get on the court.
Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars told NOLA.com that Zion Williamson remains a “focal point” for the franchise moving forward.
While Williamson has shown flashes of the talent many expected him to be when selected first overall in the 2019 draft, there have been availability concerns. He’s surpassed 60 games twice in six seasons in New Orleans, most recently making 30 appearances in 2024-25. Add in the off-court concerns, including Williamson being named in a recent lawsuit , and it’s fair to question his place within the Pelicans’ hierarchy. Based on his recent comments, Dumars does not appear to share those concerns. “I’ve had really good conversations with Zion,” Dumars said. “We’ve had lunch. Dinner. Watched playoff games together. We’ve done it all. I’ve had some real honest conversations with him. Some real direct and honest conversations. We’re going to go forward with Zion. He’s going to continue to be a focal point here as we go forward.”
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Phoenix Suns have hired Jordan Ott as their next head coach.
Ott will replace Mike Budenholzer, who was fired after just one season in Phoenix. Five of the Suns’ last six head coaches have been one-and-dones, and Ott will look to buck that trend with a successful inaugural campaign. He has experience with the Hawks, Nets, Lakers and most recently, the Cavs. According to Shams, Ott got the stamp of approval from Devin Booker, who was actively engaged in the coaching search.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Knicks have relieved Tom Thibodeau of his duties as head coach.
One year after signing a three-year extension, Thibodeau is out as head coach of the Knicks. New York had back-to-back 50-win seasons and made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years under Thibodeau, but the team is looking for a new voice to help the organization get over the hump after five years with coach Thibs. The Knicks’ pursuit of a championship for the first time since 1973 will begin this offseason with the search for a new coach.
The Suns have been aggressive in pursuit of trading Kevin Durant and regaining control of draft capital, according to Kelly Iko of the Athletic.
Since the end of the season, according to Iko, the Houston Rockets have fielded several calls from the Suns, who have gradually lowered their asking price for Durant. The Suns are interested in getting some of their first round picks back as Houston controls their first round selections in 2025, 2027 and 2029. The asking price is still not low enough for the Rockets, who aren’t keen on breaking up their young core of players for the 36-year-old small forward, casting doubt over a deal ever materializing.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Jarace Walker will miss at least Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.
At the earliest, Walker could return for Game 3 on June 11. Though Walker has had some solid minutes, he hasn’t played a significant role for the Pacers in the playoffs to this point. Obi Toppin will continue to fill out the majority of the backup power forward minutes.