Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker remains a centerpiece for the franchise and won't be traded, according to team owner Mat Ishbia. "Devin Booker's going to lead us to a championship here in Phoenix," Ishbia said at his end-of-season availability on Thursday. "We're going to build the team around him, he's going to get better, just like I'm going to get better and everyone around the organization is going to get better." Booker has spent his entire 11-year NBA career with the Suns and has a contract through 2030. Still, there are questions about whether his future is in Phoenix, as the Suns haven't won a playoff series since 2023. Booker will turn 30 in October but should remain among the top fantasy producers in 2026-27. He finished this season with averages of 26.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, earning his fifth All-Star selection.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. will join the starting lineup in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, filling in for Ayo Dosunmu (calf). Minnesota has lost a lot of bodies in this series, giving fringe players like Shannon Jr. more opportunities to showcase their talent. He will start in the backcourt alongside Mike Conley, while Bones Hyland is also likely to shoulder a heavier workload in Thursday's contest. Minnesota used Shannon Jr. as a starter twice during the regular season, and he looked outstanding in his most recent start, posting 26 points, four rebounds, five assists, and one steal in a 132-126 win over New Orleans on April 12.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is expected to remain out on Friday in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, as he remains doubtful on the injury report. Isaac missed the end of the regular season and hasn't played in the playoffs due to a left knee sprain. Jamal Cain has emerged as his replacement in the rotation and even joined the first unit in Game 5 after Franz Wagner (calf) was ruled out. Wagner isn't playing on Friday either, putting Cain in a position to maintain his expanded role. However, he's a risky DFS option after managing just five points, four rebounds, and one steal in Game 5.

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Game 6 against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He could be forced to sit out a second consecutive game due to a left adductor strain. Due to Huerter's health issues, Caris LeVert has logged 25 minutes in back-to-back games off the Pistons' bench. However, the veteran has made a limited impact, scoring just two points in both outings. Since the Pistons are in an elimination situation on Friday, the starters are likely to get extra burn, with Cade Cunningham leading the charge.