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Nuggets' playoff downfall just gave Pelicans unexpected 2026 Draft lifeline The Denver Nuggets could be desperate enough to offer draft picks and a three-point shooting boost to the Pelicans for Herb Jones this offse...

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Kayla McBride - Productive in preseason debut McBride generated 13 points (4-7 FG, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 73-66 preseason win over Toronto.

Impact McBride missed Minnesota's first two preseason matchups due to rest purposes, but she took on a starting role during Friday's preseason finale and didn't appear to have many limitations in the victory. She was one of four players on the team to score in double figures and one of three to top the 20-minute threshold. McBride dealt with a ruptured eardrum late in the offseason, and it's not yet clear whether the issue will impact her availability to begin the regular season, particularly when the Lynx are on the road, but she delivered a strong performance during her lone preseason appearance Friday.

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Olivia Miles - Another well-rounded performance Miles logged 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Friday's 73-66 preseason win over Toronto.

Impact After being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, Miles made a strong impression over Minnesota's three preseason matchups. She led the team in playing time during Friday's preseason finale and was one of four players to score in double figures, while she also tied for the team lead on the boards. Miles should have the opportunity to carve out a considerable role as part of a potent backcourt tandem that includes Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams once the regular season begins.

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Emma Cechova - Leading scorer in preseason win Cechova recorded 16 points (5-7 FG, 6-10 FT), six rebounds and four blocks in 24 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Tempo.

Impact Cechova made her preseason debut Friday after missing Minnesota's first two exhibitions due to an overseas commitment. She led the team's bench players in minutes while also posting the team's top points and blocks totals and tying for the team lead in rebounds. Cechova played for a Czech club in the ZBL this winter, and while it's not yet clear whether she'll make Minnesota's Opening Night roster, she made a strong impression Friday.

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Anastasiia Olairi Kosu - Productive off bench Kosu logged 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT) and five rebounds in 15 minutes during Friday's 73-66 preseason win over the Tempo.

Impact Kosu missed Minnesota's first two preseason games due to an overseas commitment, but she returned to action in the preseason finale and posted double-digit points off the bench behind an efficient performance. Kosu played exclusively as a reserve across 21 regular-season appearances with the Lynx last year, and she averaged 1.7 points in 3.8 minutes per game. If she makes the Opening Night roster in 2026, she'll likely continue to play a bench role for Minnesota.

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Warriors front office's condition for Steve Kerr's return makes absolutely no sense The Golden State Warriors are trying to decide on Steve Kerr's future and one condition of his return about accountability doesn't make very...

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The Nuggets can no longer avoid the Aaron Gordon question Aaron Gordon was missing from half of the Nuggets' first-round defeat, and a looming question has now become unavoidable.

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Reigan Richardson - Not starting Friday Richardson won't start Friday's preseason game against the Tempo, Cassidy Hettesheimer of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact After starting the Lynx's preseason opener, Richardson will come off the bench for a second straight game. Across 12 minutes off the bench in Monday's exhibition game win over Nigeria, she posted five points and a rebound.

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Anthony Edwards' ideal co-star has been hiding in plain sight, but can no longer be ignored The Timberwolves have long been searching for a true co-star next to Anthony Edwards, but they may have had one all along.

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Nuggets Put Up No Fight Against Depleted Wolves Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down the Nuggets’ loss to a very injured Timberwolves team in six games and what changes might happen to a...

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The Pelicans have an obvious path to making the Zion Williamson–Derik Queen pairing unstoppable Zion Williamson and Derik Queen did not have the best start together, but a bright future is ahead for the two New Orleans Pelicans stars.

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"He's done" - Larry Bird predicted Ralph Sampson's no-show before closing out the 1986 Finals Larry Bird didn’t just play his “greatest game” in the '86 NBA Finals finale, but even predicted Ralph Sampson was going to be a "no-show."

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Pelicans already have an in-house answer to one of their biggest offseason needs The New Orleans Pelicans may already have their solution to a major offseason need, with Bryce McGowens emerging a perfect backcourt fit.

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Pelicans' next head coach faces one non-negotiable task with Zion Williamson The New Orleans Pelicans face a major head coaching decision, and they can't afford to neglect Zion Williamson during the hiring process.

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Atlanta Hawks playoff exit exposes harsh truth Pelicans wisely walked away from The Atlanta Hawks’ first-round exit serves as a reminder to the New Orleans Pelicans of why they moved on from three former guards.

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Emma Cechova - Available for Friday Cechova (overseason commitment) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's preseason game against Toronto.

Impact Cechova is ready to make her preseason debut after missing time while fulfilling an overseas commitment. She'll aim to show her new club what she can do in the team's lone remaining exhibition before opening night May 10 against the Dream.

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Anastasiia Olairi Kosu - Not listed on injury report Kosu (overseas commitment) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's preseason game against Toronto.

Impact Kosu has missed the first few games of the preseason while finishing off an overseas commitment, but she'll be available for Friday's exhibition, where she'll be given an opportunity to get acclimated ahead of the regular-season opener May 10 against Atlanta.

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Natasha Howard - Available for Friday Howard (overseas commitment) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's exhibition against the Tempo.

Impact Howard has missed both of Minnesota's preseason matchups up to this point while fulfilling an overseas commitment, but she's since joined the team and should be available to take the court Friday night. The Lynx may elect to ease her into action in her first game of the preseason, so it's unclear as to how many minutes she'll handle.

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Kayla McBride - Not listed on injury report McBride (rest) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Tempo.

Impact McBride was held out of Monday's exhibition for rest purposes. However, she'll be back in action for her team's final game of the preseason Friday and should be back in the starting five.

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Dorka Juhász - Missing final preseason game Juhasz (overseas commitment) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Tempo.

Impact Juhasz was expected to report to the team earlier in the week after fulfilling her overseas obligations, but she'll need some time to get acclimated before being cleared for game action. She won't be available for her club's final matchup of the preseason, meaning she'll need to wait until the regular-season opener May 10 against Atlanta to take the court.

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2026 NBA Draft Odds: AJ Dybantsa Heavily Favored to Be No. 1 Overall Pick With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the focus now shifts to the NBA Draft in June across the sports world. The college basketball sea...

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Jordan Poole's Pelicans tenure is trending toward a dramatic next step The New Orleans Pelicans are trending toward what feels like an inevitable breakup with Jordan Poole this offseason after a disappointing 20...

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Knicks are getting undeniable proof Jordan Clarkson's breakout is no fluke Jordan Clarkson is keeping his spot in the Knicks' playoff rotation by being the NBA's best offensive rebounding guard. You read that correc...

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