The NBA announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2025-26 season, and Knicks forward OG Anunoby made the cut.
Anunoby was named to the Second Team All-Defense after finishing ninth in total voting. His 67 total points (11 first-place votes, 45 second-place votes) beat out Atlanta's Dyson Daniels (50 points), while Scottie Barnes of the Raptors (130), Cason Wallace of the Thunder (94) and Bam Adebayo of the Heat (71) joined Anunoby on the second team.
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (200) -- who was the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year -- the Thunder's Chet Holmgren (190), the Pistons' Ausar Thompson (166), Rudy Gobert of Minnesota (151) and Boston's Derrick White (146) were named to the first team.
This is the second time in Anunoby's career he's been named to an All-Defensive team. He was named to the second team in the 2022-23 season as a member of the Raptors.
Anunoby had his best defensive season as a Knick and arguably the best of his nine-year career.
He averaged 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks, but a lot of what Anunoby does not show up on the stat sheet. If you look at the advanced statistics, Anunoby is great. He had a 3.2 Defensive Win Share (DWS), which estimates the number of wins contributed due to defense, his highest since his 3.7 DWS during the 2021-22 season.
"It's bulls--t, and I can say that with a straight face 'cause he's a great defender and he does a lot of different things that people don't see on that end of the floor for us and for other teams he played for," Brown said. "But more importantly, his versatility is just off the charts and you can do a lot of things with your defense because of him. In my opinion, he deserves First Team All-Defense this year -- and hopefully the powers that be will see it that way, too."
Just an hour before they take the court for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren received another honor.
Both were named to the First Team NBA All-Defense.
Wembanyama was the only player to be unanimously named to the first team, which is not exactly a shock, he was the first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year. Holmgren was the runner-up for the award (and it's the same group of 100 media voters), and he had 93 First Team votes.
Here is how the NBA's All-Defensive Teams shook out.
NBA All-Defensive Team
First Team
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) Chet Holmgren (Thunder) Ausar Thompson (Pistons) Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves) Derrick White (Celtics)
• Two players just missed out on making the second team: Stephon Castle (Spurs) and Amen Thompson (Rockets). Castle and Thompson had the same number of total votes as Daniels (41), but the Hawks' wing had more first-team votes, so he finished with five more points in the NBA system. • The next two players with at least 24 votes are Draymond Green (Warriors) and Toumani Camara (Trail Blazers) • Adebayo didn't just make an All-Defensive Team, he was named the 2025-26 NBA Social Justice Champion and will receive the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy. • Don't be too shocked to see Boston's White on First Team, he was one of two players with 80+ steals and 80+ blocks (Scottie Barnes was the other), and the first Celtic to get to 75+ of each of those since Kevin Garnett in 2008 (the year he won DPOY). • This is Gobert's eighth First Team All-Defense nod (he's won four Defensive Player of the Year awards)
The Philadelphia Flyers should be on the hunt for another goalie this off-season. Samuel Ersson struggled this campaign as the team's backup, so it would not hurt for the Flyers to bring in some more competition.
When looking at trade candidates around the NHL, Detroit Red Wings goalie prospect Sebastian Cossa stands out as a very fascinating potential option.
Questions about Cossa's future in Detroit have been coming up now that the Red Wings' season is over. This is mainly because the Red Wings have two other exciting goalie prospects in Michal Postava and Trey Augustine. If the Red Wings do make him available, the Flyers would be wise to kick tires on the 23-year-old goalie.
While Cossa has just one NHL appearance on his resume, he still has the potential to blossom into a very good goaltender. There is a reason why he was selected by the Red Wings with the 15th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, after all.
Cossa spent all of this in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins and had a strong campaign. In 39 games with the AHL club this season, the 6-foot-7 goaltender posted a 26-8-4 record, a .915 save percentage, a 2.33 goals-against average, and five shutouts. With numbers like these, he certainly has the potential to make the jump to the NHL next season and could be a nice backup option for the Flyers because of it.
Ultimately, with the Flyers needing goalie depth, Cossa would be a very good prospect for them to take a chance on if he is made available. Let's see if they target him from here.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks a shot from Alex Caruso #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 20, 2026 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. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The NBA has announced the Kia All-Defensive Teams for the 2025-26 season, and to no one’s surprise, that includes the youngest and first ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, on the First Team. This is the second time Wemby has earned the honor after making First Team his rookie season in 2o24. He likely would have made it last season had he met the 65-game threshold, but his season was cut short by deep vein thrombosis. He received all 1oo first place votes as the only unanimous player and is joined by Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and former Spur Derrick White.
Wemby led the NBA in blocks with 197 (just over three per game) while totaling 66 steals in the regular season, and he finished second in the league in defensive rating (110.4) and defensive rebounds (9.5). He also became the unofficial inventor of the “nope”, i.e. when a player drives but decides to turnaround or not even attempt a shot that many would consider open or close to it due to his presence.
The second team includes Bam Adebayo, Cason Wallace, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes and Dyson Daniels (listed in order of votes received). Just missing by two points was Spurs guard Stephon Castle, who finished tied for 11th place win Amen Thompson with 48 points. Both received 5 first-team votes and 36 second-team votes. Castle is widely considered one of the top defense guards in the league with 112.6 defensive rating, 1.1 steals per game, and the Spurs allowed 4.7 fewer points with him on the floor per 100 possessions, which ranked among the top 10 guards in the league.
While it didn’t happen this year, Castle is bound to make it soon. If he and Wemby make it in the same season, they would be the first Spurs duo to accomplish the feat since the 2016-17 season, when Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green made First and Second Team, respectively. The last time they had two players make the First team in the same season was Tim Duncan and Bruce Bowen in the 2007-08 season, so those are some goals for the two members of the Spurs’ young core to strive for.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks to pass the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Two of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 20, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
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After the incredible high of the first game, the griminess and grittiness of the second game was a big letdown. The Spurs were able to persevere in Game 1 despite giving the Thunder beaucoup turnovers, and it was just too much to ask them to overcome another 20+ turnover game on the road. Castle is an incredible second year player, but the defensive intensity of OKC is testing his ability to hold onto the ball and make crisp passes. If Castle has a weakness in his game, it’s that his handle is a little loose at times when he’s the primary ball handler, and Mark Daigneault knows that as he has his elite defenders go at him full speed for every minute he’s on the floor. Steph has been asked to play a lot of minutes in both games so far, due to the absence of De’Aaron Fox, who is once again listed as questionable tonight on the injury report. Dylan Harper is also listed as questionable, having gotten an adductor issue in Wednesday’s game. It looked like he might have hurt a hamstring when he left the court, so the adductor is relatively good news, as those tend to be less lingering than hammies. Speaking of hammies, Jalen Williams (JDub) re-aggravated his hamstring strain in Game 2, and although he’s listed as questionable on the injury report, I would be surprised to see him back tonight, or even on Sunday.
The Spurs are going to have to strategize a way to keep Hartenstein from mauling Wembanyama every time his gets close, and maybe Mitch needs to make sure that the refs see the fouling, although that didn’t make much difference in Game 2, where a referee was looking directly at IHart yanking on Steph Castle’s hair and didn’t even blow his whistle. Steph will need to find a way to tighten up his handle without limiting his agressiveness on offense, which is one the Spurs best assets other than that tall French dude. The betting line tonight has San Antonio favored to win, which I really don’t understand. The Thunder took back the momentum of the series on Game 2, and the Silver and Black will need to take it back tonight. Hopefully Fox will be back, but if he isn’t, next man up. Let’s go JorMac and LWIII. Role players are usually better and home, and maybe Julian will hit a ton of three point shots tonight. LETS GO SPURS!
Game Prediction:
Isaiah Hartenstein will be ejected when he pulls a pair of nunchucks out of his shorts during a scramble for a loose ball.
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The start of the game was just as exciting as one would expect as both teams traded waves of momentum. Nathan MacKinnon took a hit against the boards and still found a way to get his hands on the puck and fed a pass to Artturi Lehkonen in the slot, but his shot was blocked.
Vegas also had their opportunities as Mitch Marner tried to deke his way around Scott Wedgewood, but the William M. Jennings Trophy winner stood tall and stuffed Marner's shot between his pads.
And yes, the physicality also showed up, but it was the Golden Knights who delivered the first strike as Ivan Barbashev dished out a heavy hit on Logan O'Connor against the boards. Barbashev is built like a bear. He's the same player that broke Sam Girard's sternum during round two of the 2022 playoffs en route to the Stanley Cup when he played for the St. Louis Blues.
Brent Burns and Josh Manson you could say were the modern version of the Bath Brothers in the early stages as well as they dished solid hits on William Karlsson and Brett Howden, respectively, with the latter tapping Manson on the leg after taking a hit from behind.
With under six minutes to go in the opening period, Vegas got a massive chance that fell right into their laps when Marner took off on a breakaway as Manson got caught napping, but Scott Wedgewood turned away a slap shot and the immediate rebound to keep the game tied at 0.
Ross Colton gave the Avalanche a 1-0 lead with 3:01 remaining, ripping a scintillating wrist shot top shelf over the glove of Carter Hart off a rebound generated by a point blast from Brent Burns. Nazem Kadri also picked up an assist after feeding Burns a pass from just behind the net to ignite the sequence.
At the end of the first, Colorado lead 1-0 and shots on goal were even at 12 shots on net apiece.
Second Period
The second period kicked off with penalties. Martin Necas earned a double minor after slashing and subsequently tripping Barbashev. However, early into the extended power play, Jack Eichel was called for interference. Following some 4-on-4 action, Colorado killed off the remainder of Necas' four-minute penalty to return to 5-on-5.
About seven minutes into the period, Nathan MacKinnon brought his muscle into the mix as he dropped a charging Kolesar at the blue line.
MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 22: Miguel Rojas #72 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Friday, May 22, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Aaron Gash/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
The Dodgers and Brewers are back at it on Saturday for the middle game of this weekend series in Milwaukee. Roki Sasaki starts for the Dodgers on the mound, with left-hander Robert Gasser pitching for the Brewers.
Fox has the exclusive telecast on Saturday, with Joe Davis on the call.
This is the third Saturday game of the season on Fox for the Dodgers, along with an April 25 home win against the Chicago Cubs followed by a May 2 road loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
May 16, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) pitches during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The Dodgers (31-19) finish their road trip with a three-game series against the Brewers (29-18) in Milwaukee.
Justin Wrobleski (6-1, 2.49 ERA, 1.03 WHIP) gets the ball for the series opener Friday.
Logan Henderson (1-1, 3.50 ERA, 18 IP), the rookie right-hander, makes his first career start against the Dodgers for the Brew Crew.
May 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) defends during the fourth quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Game 3 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals is tonight. The Oklahoma City Thunder are at San Antonio Spurs. Watch at 8:30 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Apr 30, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron (65) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
As Seattle rolls into town, they’re having a really rough time. Even so, I think most Royals fans would trade places with them in a heartbeat. After coming so tantalizingly close to their first World Series appearance as a franchise last fall, the Mariners had a lot of expectations for this season. They even made the big offensive addition most Royals fans wished KC would make by getting Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals. Still, they sit 24-27, third in their division, and one game out of the last Wild Card spot.
The Royals, after hanging in tough following a couple of bad losing streaks, have seen that second losing period just keep extending, and while they were only 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot on Sunday, they’re now firmly 9 games off the division-leading Guardians and 4.5 games from the final Wild Card spot. Realistically, they’re not out of the playoff hunt as they stretch toward the end of May, but they’ve done very little to show us that they’re capable of playing well enough to escape these doldrums. It leaves us as Royals fans reminiscing about the early days when they were just not quite able to finish series off and were a game or two under .500.
Still, the Mariners were the team at the start of the Royals’ lone really good stretch and while KC can’t count on them to get the team out of a third such stretch as they’ll be done playing each other in the regular season after this weekend, perhaps lightning could strike twice? After all, things didn’t look remotely positive when Kansas City showed up in Seattle back at the beginning of this month, either.
To try to find their winning ways, the Royals will send a pitcher who has also been searching for himself a bit. But Noah Cameron actually did seem to kind of find himself in his start against the Cardinals last Saturday. His arm slot is still much lower than last season, but his pitch mix reflected the way that has changed his pitches and led him to rely primarily on his fastball and changeup with some curveballs instead of the cutter and slider, which were so effective last year but have seen their shape ruined by his mechanical changes. He pitched a definitional quality start, allowing 3 runs in 6 innings. But for the first time this season, he didn’t walk a single batter, and for the first time since his initial two starts, he struck out four more than he walked. The Royals’ offense, which has somehow been less than the sum of its parts, probably needs him to find even another gear, but at least it was a start.
The Mariners will counter with Logan Gilbert. Gilbert has really struggled this season, with the worst K-BB% of his career since his sophomore year, but adding nearly 2 home runs per 9 innings pitched. He allowed 7 runs on 3 home runs to the Padres in his last appearance. He didn’t face the Royals in their last series, but faced the Royals twice last year, giving up 2 runs in each start across only 10.1 innings total. He could be vulnerable, and if the Royals want to right this ship, they’ll need to take advantage of it.
Lineups
The Royals are using the same v RHP lineup they’ve used for weeks now, Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez are still prominently in the 3 and 4 spots. I don’t think there’s anything else to say about that. Here’s hoping if we do the same thing something different will result.
The Phoenix Suns have numerous decisions ahead of them this upcoming offseason, including multiple restricted free agents, unrestricted free agents, and players with trade value. The following series will examine those decisions as our writing team presents both a point and a counterpoint for each.
It’s a tough decision for the Suns to consider: trading Grayson Allen. He has truly proved to be a winning player throughout his tenure in the Valley. He came to the Suns as part of the deal that sent Deandre Ayton to Portland and Damian Lillard to Milwaukee. Even if he was not the biggest name involved, you could argue that his impact has been greater than what the Suns sent out.
Allen arrived in Phoenix and immediately put on a show in year one, shooting a career best 46.1% from three-point land. This allowed him to secure the 4-year, $70 million contract he is currently on and win the fans’ hearts here. That being said, he has played fewer games each year he has been here and has a sizable contract to trade.
Even though I value Allen for what he brings to the team and have learned a lot this year with his offensive game, now may be the time to move on from him. Though he only suited up in 51 games this year, he was still valuable to this team. He had a career night, erupting for 42 points and breaking a Suns franchise record with 10 threes in a game. He can still shoot the hell out of the rock, make scrappy plays on the defensive end, and even create a lot driving to the basket.
42 PTS 🔥 10/15 3PT 🔥 27 MIN
An ABSURD shooting performance from Grayson Allen! The @suns guard scored a career-high and drained a franchise record in threes vs. the Pelicans. #GLeagueAlumpic.twitter.com/suAxlLRD8x
That is why it would make sense for the Suns to keep him and continue running with the veteran. However, there are signs the Suns are finally moving on from him.
To start, his contract is a very tradable asset. Coming in at a bit above $18 million this year is nice, as it could fit into multiple teams’ books without handicapping too much. With him still a solid scorer on offense and a quality bench player for a contender, it could be worth the swing for some teams. This could come in handy for the Suns, as they are dealing with some key free agents—one of them being Collin Gillespie, who has potentially taken that offensive bench crown from Allen.
You also have Koby Brea, the two-way sniper, whom the Suns took in the draft last year from Kentucky. I personally thought his shot would be bigger this year, but going into the next one, he is also competing with Gillespie and Allen for the offensive three-point bench player role. This could lead the Suns to realize that the youth movement they preached should begin.
This could also help the Suns shed money, making it easier on their books. As we know, the team is paying $20+ million in dead cap each season as they stretched and waived Nassir Little and Bradley Beal over two offseasons. This already limits how much they can spend, so saving money is always key for future offseasons.
With Allen gone, you then have to wonder what the Suns could get in return for him. Well, there are a bunch of options; it just depends on what the team would rather have: a player who can fit a role they are missing or some draft capital. Since the Suns traded their future picks away to acquire additional capital, whether it be a first-round pick or multiple seconds, could help the team in multiple ways.
The team could also consider using the contract to secure a piece that would help the team. As we know, the clamoring has continued for a power forward to come to Phoenix, where fans have clung to every name mentioned to fill that role. Well, with Allen not only being a solid contract and player, but also someone the team could net in return.
Names like Obi Toppin, PJ Washington, and Santi Aldama could all be obtained while using Allen’s contract. Those could be guys who, yes, are not screaming star players, but could fill a role better fit for the team’s direction, adding some size to the front court. All while freeing up space for the young guards and wings to continue to grow. Personally, I’d explore the option of bringing in a power forward for Allen.
There is a reality where this exercise does not matter. The Suns could say that we value GA more than anyone else and want to keep him. He is part of the core and has been a great piece, so let’s not disrupt this. Mat Ishbia preached continuity at the end-of-season press conference to make sense. The front office should consider this as his deal nears its end; it could be the best the Suns get for him after such a great year.
May 20, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci (17) steals second base underneath a leaping Seattle Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
The Mariners begin a six-game road trip today in Kansas City and hope to find a little more consistency between series. The Royals swept the Mariners clean at home over three games. Since then, the Mariners have mastered the art of the “It’s so over/We are so back.” This team has put on such a great Jekyll-and-Hyde performance that they could be nominated for a Tony. But maybe this time the Mariners can win two series in a row, then maybe they can even set their sights on being above .500.
Logan Gilbert climbs the mound tonight looking to bounce back after a rough outing last time against San Diego when he gave up seven runs over 6 2/3rds inning. Gilbert took the loss in his last start, so the hope is that the start of this road trip can be a good chance for him to get back on track and keep the Mariners on track along with it.
Lineups
Good vibes may already be back in order as Victor Robles returns to the Mariners lineup today for the first time since being placed on the IL back in April.
News:
Victor Robles’ return means Connor Joe was sent back to Tacoma. It’s a bummer for Joe, who has shown more than today’s cleanup hitter Rob Refsnyder with the bat as far as hard contact goes, but his lack of defensive flexibility and ability to be optioned ticketed him for a seat on the flight back to Tacoma.
The Royals made a roster move today as well, designating catcher Elias Díaz for assignment and selecting outfielder Tyler Tolbert. Tough reward for a guy who just hit a two-run homer in a Royals loss on Wednesday. The Royals also announced they’ll be sending Cole Ragans out on a rehab assignment, if you’re wondering why the Mariners won’t be facing him again this series.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Matt Vierling (8) walks off the filed after struck out against Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, May 21, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 20: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche faces off against Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in Game One of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images
After a frustrating Game 1 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Colorado Avalanche are back in action again tonight, as they look to bounce back and even this series up in Game 2.
Colorado Avalanche
Game 1 was, in a word, frustrating for Colorado. Yes, Vegas is a good hockey team and they were incredibly opportunistic with their goals, but the Avs made it super easy for them to actually benefit from those opportunities, as they made a lot of mistakes defensively in that game, giving the Golden Knights maybe a bit of an easier time than they would’ve had otherwise. Tonight, they’ll have to clean up those defensive mistakes to even this series.
There’s no greater storyline for Colorado than what’s the status of Cale Makar. He was a participant at morning skate, which is fostering some optimism that he can return to the lineup tonight. In net it still looks to be Scott Wedgewood despite the loss.
Projected Lineup
Artturi Lehkonen – Nathan MacKinnon – Gabriel Landeskog Valeri Nichushkin – Brock Nelson – Martin Necas Ross Colton – Nazem Kadri – Nic Roy Parker Kelly – Jack Drury – Logan O’Connor
Devon Toews – Sam Malinski Brett Kulak – Brent Burns Jack Achan – Josh Manson
Scott Wedgewood Mackenzie Blackwood
Vegas Golden Knights
As previously mentioned, the Golden Knights were very opportunistic in Game 1, and capitalized on the opportunities they got throughout the game. They were as advertised in this game, being strong defensively and overall frustrating to play against. Colorado did make a late push in Game 1 and showed that they’re capable of hanging with this team, they’ll just need to capitalize the way Vegas did to even this series.
No lineup changes are expected for Vegas, though Mark Stone did make the trip to Colorado but he’s still out indefinitely.
Projected Lineup
Ivan Barbashev – Jack Eichel – Pavel Dorofeyev Brett Howden – William Karlsson – Mitch Marner Brandon Saad – Tomas Hertl – Colton Sissons Cole Smith – Nic Dowd – Keegan Kolessar
