Charania After consulting with a hand specialist James Harden plans to play despite a fractured right thumb

James Harden experience whiplash effect from arm contact

Charania I'm told he participated in the 76ers shootaround this morning He has some treatment this afternoon and then he's going to see when he gets to the arena is he going to be able to warm up to try and play You know Joel Embiid wants to give it a chance

Charania The Houston Rockets are optimistic that Kevin Durant will return as early as Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander falls on the floor and hurt the fingers on his left hand with a replayHe keeps holding it playing through the pain

Charania The good news for the Knicks and Anunoby is Im told he has avoided a significant or serious level strain of that hamstring Hes going to be evaluated day to day moving forward

Charania Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doni is expected to miss the series against the Houston Rockets Austin Reaves has begun 1-on-1 on-court work but remains out indefinitely