One of his bigger critics is FS1 analyst Colin Cowherd, who has gone after him multiple times in the past. Cowherd recently weighed in on Tatum again, questioning the Celtics star in comparison to Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Every NBA season has injuries. These unforeseen events are known for changing the direction of the NBA landscape. A simple injury can delay a team’s progress, cause changes to who plays and when, and affect the outcome of a game.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Plus injury updates and news.

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The fates of those two stars could determine how other teams maneuver, including the Celtics, who will lean on several teams that will be under the salary cap to facilitate deals.

The Phoenix Suns missed the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019-20. Superstar Kevin Durant could be on the summer trading block.

Nesmith never wavered in his belief he'd be ready to play, and now the Pacers are one game away from the NBA Finals.

Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder tips off Thursday night at 7:30 PM CT at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will air on ESPN with Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson and Lisa Salters on the call.

Injuries defined this round, but there are takeaways for the Celtics, Cavaliers, Nuggets and Warriors heading into next season.

The Knicks won on their home floor for the first time in the series and prevented the Pacers from earning the second NBA Finals trip in franchise history.