Is Jalen Duren a max player? Pistons have tough offseason questions coming with him, Ausar Thompson.

Last offseason, when the Pistons and Jalen Duren discussed a contract extension, he thought they underestimated his value, and the result was that the sides did not agree to a new deal. Then Duren went out this season and showed them what he was worth: 19.5 points a game on 65% shooting, plus 10.5 rebounds while playing elite defense (he was on some Defensive Player of the Year ballots). He is almost certainly going to be an All-NBA player. That led to the expectation Durent had earned a max contract extension this summer, a five-year deal worth at least $239 million, and up to $287 million with that All-NBA nod.

Then the playoffs started.

Duren has struggled this postseason, averaging 10.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game when the team needs him most, while his lack of outside shooting has helped clog up the Pistons' offense at times. Things got so bad that coach J.B. Bickerstaff played Paul Reed over Duren during the fourth quarter and overtime of a critical Game 5.

Which begs the question, is Duren still worth a max contract? Here is what one front office executive told Brian Windhorst of ESPN:

"He's not a max player, but they're probably going to have to give him the max," an East executive said of Duren. "Because now [cap space] teams like Chicago or Brooklyn might see him as someone they could get with a max offer sheet and Detroit will have to match.

"With the new apron rules, it might come back to bite [the Pistons], and it's just another example of how the CBA crushes team building."

The Pistons need to re-sign both Duren and Ausar Thompson this offseason, two key defenders and part of the culture built in Detroit, but also two non-shooters who have led to spacing problems in the playoffs as Orlando and then Cleveland have thrown multiple defenders at Cade Cunningham and dared anyone else to beat them. If both get huge deals (Thompson will likely get a contract similar to the $25 million a season that Dyson Daniels agreed to in Atlanta), the Pistons lose flexibility to add another shot creator and/or more shooting the team needs.

Can the Pistons get Duren to take the 25% max ($239 million over five years) and not more? If the Pistons try to get him to take less than that, could a team with cap space in need of a center — Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers both check those boxes — swoop in and try to poach him (Detroit has the right to match any offer).

As the executive quoted by Windhorst suggests, one of the consequences of the tax aprons in the CBA is that teams CANNOT miss on max contracts, or they quickly become anchors. Duren has earned the right for the Pistons to back the Brinks truck up to his home, he deserves the massive contract coming. How massive, and can he continue to play at this level, are the questions. And there are no easy answers.

Cavs vs. Pistons Game 6 open gamethread

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals tonight.

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Cavs have a secret button for Game 6; when do they press it?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a point in their second-round series with the Detroit Pistons where all the cards are already on the table. It’s unlikely either team will do anything overly shocking in Game 6. It will be more of the same, with minor tweaks and varying execution.

One trick the Cavs have up their sleeves, however, is when and where they choose to trap Cade Cunningham.

Cunningham might carry the heaviest individual load in the league. Detroit’s success on offense relies almost entirely on his shoulders. That’s why his usage is through the roof, with Cunningham attempting the most field goals per game in the playoffs at 21.6.

This can lead to great things. Cunningham was lights out for most of Game 5, scoring 39 points and pushing his team to the brink of a 3-2 lead. But something changed in the final minutes, and the toll of everything Cade had carried up to that point was eventually paid.

The Cavs began sending two to the ball. Cunnigham saw multiple defenders in front of him, with pressure on him as soon as he crossed halfcourt. This forced Cunningham to give up the rock and work harder to get open. That’s a lot to ask of someone who played 48 minutes in Game 5. The results speak for themselves.

Cunnigham struggled against the trap. He scored just 2 points in the final 10 minutes of regulation and overtime, shooting 1-4 and turning it over at a key point of the game. Max Strus, who stole Cunningham’s inbound pass in the fourth quarter of Game 3, once again capitalized on Cunningham’s exhaustion by ripping him in the backcourt during overtime of Game 5.

When you’re tired, you make mistakes. The Cavs waited until the perfect moment to ramp up the pressure on Cunningham. The question is, can they find the same luck tonight?

“It’s a feel,” said Kenny Atkinson. “Do you do it after a timeout? You do it to throw them off balance, so do you do it on the first play? To end the game? Obviously, you’ve got to know when to, or not to, go with it.”

Doubling a player like Cunningham comes with risks. You’re giftwrapping the Pistons’ offense a numbers advantage by putting two on the ball. You can get burned in a hurry if Detroit’s role players convert on those scenarios.

That’s why it’s important to deploy this strategy at the right time. Do it too early, and you risk allowing the Pistons to find a rhythym. Do it too late, and well, you’re too late. Mixing up the coverage and keeping Cunningham on his toes is all you can do.

“He’s a great player, we can’t give him one look,” said Aktinson. “So we’re gonna keep mixing it up, and there have been games this series where we didn’t double-team, so it’s a feel.”

The Cavs have an opportunity to eliminate the 60-win Pistons and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018. To do so, they’ll have to activate their best defensive strategy at the right moment and deliver the knockout blow.

Spurs vs Timberwolves Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 6

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As the series shifts back to Minnesota, the Timberwolves return home looking to force a Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs, with our NBA player prop projections identifying several strong value spots on the board for tonight's Game 6.

By breaking down the data and comparing it to the latest market lines, we’ve uncovered where the strongest betting edges lie for this pivotal matchup.

These Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions are driven by numbers instead of guesswork.

If you’re building your card, here are the model’s top NBA picks for Friday, May 15.

Spurs vs Timberwolves computer picks for Game 6

Celtics SpursWarriors Timberwolves
Fox o17.5 points
-115
Edwards o26.5 points
-115
Champagnie o1.5 3-pointers 
-190
Gobert o8.5 rebounds
-120
Castle o6.5 assists
-110
Dosunmu o1.5 3-pointers 
-120

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De'Aaron Fox Over 17.5 points (-115)

Projection: 20.02 points

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ up-tempo pace — eighth-fastest over the last five games — should create more scoring chances for the San Antonio Spurs, especially De’Aaron Fox, who’s cleared this points line in back-to-back games.

With San Antonio on the brink of the Western Conference Finals, expect Fox to stay aggressive and surpass this number again.

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Julian Champagnie Over 1.5 3-pointers (-190)

Projection: 2.20 3-pointers

Julian Champagnie has been lights-out from beyond the arc in this series against Minnesota and will look to stay hot as the Spurs push to advance.

He’s cleared this three-point prop in every playoff game but one, and he remains a dependable threat to knock down multiple shots from deep once again.

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Stephon Castle Over 6.5 assists (-110)

Projection: 6.75 assists

Stephon Castle has been a steady playmaker, and his 12-assist outing in Game 3 showed just how high his ceiling is as a facilitator.

With the stakes elevated on the road, expect Castle to embrace the moment, keep the ball moving, and continue setting up quality looks for San Antonio.

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Timberwolves Game 6 computer picks

Anthony Edwards Over 26.5 points (-115)

Projection: 26.92 points

At home this season, the Spurs have struggled to contain opposing starting shooting guards, allowing them to shoot 54.7% from the field — the second-highest mark in the league. That sets up a favorable spot for Anthony Edwards, who’s never one to shy away from a challenge.

Even while dealing with an injury, Edwards has found another gear offensively over the last three games. With Minnesota fighting to keep its season alive, expect him to leave it all on the floor and bring the intensity needed to match the moment.

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Rudy Gobert Over 8.5 rebounds (-120)

Projection: 11.06 rebounds

The Spurs kept Rudy Gobert quiet on the glass in Game 5, limiting him to just five rebounds, and Minnesota won’t survive another outing like that if they want to extend the series.

Gobert has cleared this rebounds line in all but two games this series, and the Timberwolves will need him to bounce back in a big way to control the boards and generate crucial second-chance opportunities.

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Ayo Dosunmu Over 1.5 3-pointers (-120)

Projection: 1.87 3-pointers

At home this season, opposing starting point guards have shot 48.4% from three against the Spurs — the highest mark in the league — making this a strong matchup spot for Ayo Dosunmu, who has been quieter than he was in Minnesota’s first-round series against Denver.

Dosunmu has only cleared this prop once in this series, but if there’s a time for him to heat up from deep, this is it.

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How to watch Spurs vs Timberwolves Game 6

LocationTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN
DateFriday, May 15, 2026
Tip-off9:30 p.m. ET
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Spurs vs Timberwolves Same-Game Parlay for Tonight's NBA Playoffs Game 6

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If the San Antonio Spurs want to punch their ticket to the Western Conference finals, this young squad needs to go into the belly of the beast and beat a veteran Minnesota Timberwolves team on its own floor.

My Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions for Game 6 expect San Antonio to finish off a hurting Minnesota team, with stars De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama leading the charge on Friday night.

Here are my latest NBA picks for May 15.

Our best Spurs vs Timberwolves SGP for Game 6

SGP leg #1: Spurs moneyline

The San Antonio Spurs throw a lot at you. They had six guys score at least a dozen points in Game 5, and that depth is something the Minnesota Timberwolves' experience just can’t counter. 

Anthony Edwards is playing hurt, Julius Randle is ice cold, and Jalen McDaniels can’t avoid foul trouble. San Antonio matures before our eyes with a statement win on the road.

SGP leg #2: De’Aaron Fox Over 16.5 points

De’Aaron Fox has eclipsed this points prop in three straight games, and projections have him pegged for as many as 20 in Game 6.

Fox is doing damage inside and could see an even cleaner path to the paint with Rudy Gobert playing less and the T-Wolves trying to roll out a smaller lineup.

SGP leg #3: Victor Wembanyama Over 13.5 rebounds

Victor Wembanyama has topped his rebounding total in every outing in this series — outside of his early ejection in Game 4.

With his presence in the paint pushing Minnesota into poor outside shooting, there’s a surplus of misses to be wrangled.

Wemby has drawn at least 18 rebounding chances in each of those four games, converting them into 15+ rebounds.


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Pep Guardiola swears he’s not leaving Manchester City before contract ends

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  • Spaniard aiming to win 17th major honour in decade

Pep Guardiola has described his ­decade managing Manchester City as “fucking fun”, and suggested Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea might not be the last time he leads the team out at Wembley.

While Guardiola’s contract expires in summer 2027, there is increasing expectation that he will depart the club in the close season. Saturday’s final will be City’s 24th cup appearance at the national stadium under the Spaniard, with Guardiola aiming to claim the 17th major trophy of his 10 years in charge.

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Golden Knights docked 2nd-round pick, John Tortorella fined $100K for breaking media rules

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL docked the Vegas Golden Knights a second-round pick in next month's draft and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000 on Friday for violating media access rules after their series-clinching Game 6 victory at Anaheim on Thursday night.

Tortorella refused to speak to reporters after Vegas routed the Ducks 5-1 to move on to face Colorado in the Western Conference final. The Golden Knights also did not open their locker room in accordance with league and Players' Association-negotiated regulations.

The NHL in a statement announcing the punishment said the penalties for these “flagrant violations” come after previous warnings were issued to the Golden Knights. The team has been offered the opportunity to appeal to Commissioner Gary Bettman’s office in person at the league’s New York headquarters next week.

“The Golden Knights are aware of today's announcement from the NHL regarding the postgame media availability following Game 6 in Anaheim,” the team said in a statement posted to social media. “The organization will have no further comment.”

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SunsRank: From lottery picks to veterans, the final season rankings are in

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round One Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Cue Boyz II Men, because we’ve (finally) come to the end of the road. We’ve arrived at the final SunsRank for the 2025-26 season.

Once again, thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, provide input, and approach this exercise without trolling. Well, mostly without trolling. Because yes, there were definitely a few of you out there. When you see Devin Booker receive votes for the depth pieces tier, you can’t help but laugh a little. Human nature remains undefeated.

So here’s where everything landed, and this is the framework we’ll revisit in September when preseason SunsRank rolls around again.

#Community SunsRankWriters SunsRank
1Devin BookerDevin Booker
2Jalen GreenDillon Brooks
3Dillon BrooksJalen Green
4Collin GillespieCollin Gillespie
5Grayson AllenMark Williams
6Jordan GoodwinGrayson Allen
7Mark WilliamsJordan Goodwin
8Oso IghodaroOso Ighodaro
9Rasheer FlemingRoyce O’Neale
10Khaman MaluachRasheer Fleming
11Royce O’NealeRyan Dunn
12Ryan DunnKhaman Maluach
13Jamaree BouyeaHaywood Higsmith
14Haywood HighsmithJamaree Bouyea
15Koby BreaAmir Coffey
16Amir CoffeyIsaiah Livers
17Isaiah LiversKoby Brea
18CJ HuntleyCJ Huntley

The battle for the #2 spot was legitimately close. In the end, Jalen Green barely edged out the competition by five total votes. That tells you everything you need to know. The Bright Side community ranked him second overall, still, it was far from unanimous.

Other interesting differences showed up between the community rankings and the Bright Side writing staff. Mark Williams finished seventh in the community vote, whereas the writers placed him fifth. The community slotted Khaman Maluach at No. 10, which is exactly where I had him, whereas the writers landed him at 12.

Like every ballot, every perspective was a little different. In the end, this is where we landed.

What makes SunsRank fun every year is that it becomes a snapshot of where the fan base’s head is at in real time. Some players inspire belief. Some inspire skepticism. Some land directly in the middle, which honestly feels like the most Phoenix Suns experience imaginable these days. The Jalen Green conversation perfectly captured that divide. There’s intrigue there, clearly, although there’s still hesitation attached to what exactly he becomes long term.

And as we head toward another offseason full of questions, roster decisions, and inevitable overreactions, this final SunsRank serves as a pretty honest reflection of how people currently view the state of the organization.

Sabres Have Clear Goalie Decision To Make For Game 6 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the second round. With this, the Sabres now trail the series 3-2 and are one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs. 

With the Sabres facing a must-win Game 6, it is clear that they should be rolling with Alex Lyon as their starting goalie for it.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggled in Game 5 against the Canadiens, as he allowed five goals on 23 shots before being pulled. With this, the 27-year-old now has a 4.20 goals-against average and an .851 save percentage in four games this post-season.

With the Canadiens figuring out Luukkonen in Game 5, it would be wise for the Sabres to go with Lyon as their Game 6 starter. While Lyon had two tough starts for the Sabres this series against the Canadiens, he showed during Buffalo's series against the Boston Bruins that he is capable of being a major difference-maker when playing at his best.

It will be interesting to see which goalie ends up getting the start for the Sabres against the Canadiens in Game 6 from here. Whether it ends up being Lyon or Luukkonen, the Sabres need to play far better in Game 6 if the hope to keep their playoff run alive. 

Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/15/26

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The Hockey Show: Pair Of Coaches Fired, Vegas Postgame Shenanigans, Ducks Talk With Brad Williams

On the latest episode of The Hockey Show, discussion about the Stanley Cup Playoffs collided with a panel-wide review of a new, steamy hockey love show that started streaming this week.

Show hosts Roy Bellamy and David Dwork got into a pair of coach firings that went down in the past few days, as Craig Berube was shown the door in Toronto and Kris Knoblauch was ousted in what appeared to be a very sloppily-handled situation in Edmonton.

They also got into the Vegas Golden Knights eliminating the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, and then afterward appearing to ignore their postgame media responsibilities.

Speaking of the Ducks, this week’s guest is an Anaheim die-hard and was at Game 6 at the Honda Center, and that’s comedian Brad Williams.

Brad divulged his thoughts on the Ducks season and his outlook for the team in the coming seasons.

This week’s wins and fails included a heroic effort by Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson to shield an opponent from injury, Jim Nill not being included among GM of the Year finalists for the first time in forever, some experts on pronouncing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s name and the Edmonton Oilers.

Also on this week's show, Rose gave the boys some homework: watching the first episode of Off Campus, the new hockey-love show on Amazon Prime. 

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The time for talking, practicing and poring over game film is over as far as Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is concerned.

With Buffalo facing elimination for the first time this postseason, Ruff told his team to avoid the rink Friday, meet at the airport and contemplated canceling the skate the next morning in Montreal with his message essentially being: Show up and play.

“I know the pressure they’re feeling. I know how much they care. I just feel a day away from the rink, not coming here, is a good thing,” Ruff said.

“We need to move on. There’s only one game that counts, and that is the game tomorrow,” he added. “We have to play on our toes. We got to play to win. Can’t be afraid.”

Game 6 at Montreal on a Saturday night

The Sabres trail 3-2 in their second-round series against the Canadiens, with Montreal hosting Game 6 on Saturday night (8 p.m. EDT, ABC) in what should be a raucous atmosphere. Aside from it being the Canadiens’ first Saturday night game of these playoffs, it also falls on Canada’s Victoria Day holiday weekend.

“We’ll see what tomorrow brings,” Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis said Friday. “I feel that you just stay present where your feet are and take care of that. I think it helps sustain even keel and just focus on the process and prepare.”

The Canadiens have yet to lose two in a row this postseason, but are 1-1 in series-clinching games. In their opening series against Tampa Bay, Montreal lost 1-0 in Game 6 at home before a 2-1 win in Game 7 at Tampa Bay.

“It’s the hardest game. Any time a team’s got it’s back against the wall, that’s when they’re desperate,” defenseman Alexandre Carrier said. “We just got to stick to our game plan and really do what we do best.”

The series winner advances to play Carolina, which has swept both of its playoff series, and been off since a 3-2 overtime win against Philadelphia on May 9. The East final will start either next Tuesday or next Thursday.

Buffalo’s double troubles

The Sabres have various concerns following a 6-3 home loss on Thursday with a renewed focus on a sputtering offense and inconsistencies in net.

Leading 3-2, Buffalo allowed Montreal to score three times over the final 12 minutes of the second period.

Buffalo has combined for just nine goals in its past four games after a 4-2 win in Game 1. More worrisome is allowing 19 goals over the same span.

Regular-season leading scorer Tage Thompson, who was stopped on a breakaway early in the second period, has two goals and two assists in the series. Fellow first-line forward Alex Tuch has been blanked in all five games, and acknowledged playing poorly on defense.

“I’ve got to bear down. I’ve got to be better. I can’t play the way I’m playing right now,” Tuch said. “But I’ve got to move past it.”

Goaltending is a question mark. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was pulled Thursday after allowing five goals on 23 shots through two periods. Alex Lyon mopped up, allowing a goal on three shots in his first appearance since losing the starting job following a 6-2 loss in Game 3.

Ruff doesn’t comment on his goaltending plans. And should the team not practice Saturday morning, the Game 6 starter won’t be revealed until shortly before puck drop.

Passing up chances

Among Ruff’s other concerns is Buffalo either passing up scoring opportunities, or failing to finish when getting shots on net. This was especially the case in the first period, when Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes looked shaky after allowing three goals on four shots.

“We thought we let them off the hook,” Ruff said. “Probably there were four or five opportunities to get the puck there quicker last night that could have kept them in chaos.”

Ruff turned the attention to whatever bright sides he could find.

The Sabres are 4-1 on the road this postseason, including a series-clinching 4-1 win at Boston. There’s also the reality of Buffalo being one of five teams still in contention.

“We get to go to Montreal in Game 6 in the middle of May,” Ruff said, noting it’s a message he intends to share with his team. “I think we’ll all be evaluated on what this game looks like. Just bring your best.”