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Huerter (hip) will play in Monday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against Orlando, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Huerter was tagged as questionable leading up to tipoff due to a hip issue, but the injury won't prevent him from suiting up Monday night. He's averaging 2.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 13.0 minutes over his first three appearances of the series.

Flagg (ankle) was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Flagg was more than deserving of this honor, as he averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.5 minutes per game over 70 appearances. He presumably solidified the award down the stretch of the regular season, when he put up 51 points April 3 against Orlando, which was followed up with a 45-point showing two days later against the Lakers. Flagg becomes the third Maverick in franchise history to win the award, joining Jason Kidd (1994-95) and Luka Doncic (2018-19).

Embiid (abdomen) is probable for Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against Boston on Tuesday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Embiid put together a strong final line in his Game 4 return, and the fact he's being considered probable for Tuesday's matchup is presumably a sign he managed to avoid any type of setback. The Sixers should have the final word on his availability for Game 5 closer to tipoff.

Isaac (knee) is out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Pistons on Monday.

Isaac has been sidelined for a month and a half due to a left knee sprain, and the Magic haven't given any indication that the oft-injured forward's return to the court is at all imminent. Jamal Cain should continue to see some playing time off the bench in Isaac's continued absence Monday.

Herro is expected to undergo a minor procedure on his foot this week, according to Five Reasons Sports Network.

This is not expected to significantly inhibit his offseason program nor delay his next training camp, the report adds. This is to address an ongoing issue in his right foot, though it's not expected to sideline him for very long at all. Herro, who averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.5 three-pointers in 31.3 minutes per contest across 33 regular-season games, is extension eligible this offseason.

Vanderbilt accumulated eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 14 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

This was Vanderbilt's best game of the series as he logged at least 14 minutes for the fourth game in a row. Overall this series, he's averaging 15.3 minutes per contest with 4.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.5 steals.

Kennard finished with seven points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Kennard, who has been outstanding in this series, was finally held in check during Sunday's loss. Through four games, Kennard is averaging a whopping 39.5 minutes per contest with 17.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists.

Sengun produced 19 points (6-12 FG, 7-13 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

The Rockets were able to pull one game back in this series to stay alive after getting a balanced attack from all five starters in the absence of Kevin Durant (ankle). Through four games, Sengun holds averages of 22.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 2.3 steals in 37.8 minutes per contest.

Finney-Smith provided two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 115-96 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Finney-Smith was one of three players for Houston's second unit to log 19 minutes. The veteran forward has made just two appearances during the first four games of the series and has averaged 1.0 points and 2.5 rebounds.

Hauser notched six points (2-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Sunday's 128-96 win over the 76ers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Hauser continues to play a relatively modest role in this series. Through four games, he's shooting 38.5 percent from the field with averages of 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.3 minutes per contest.