Finland upset Serbia 92-86 at EuroBasket as Jokic poured 33, but Elias Valtonen’s final-two-minute burst—eight points, including a key 3 and a tip-in—pushed the Finns past the favorites. Lauri Markkanen led Finland with 29, and the win came on the back of late shots and productive offensive rebounding to seal a historic Round of 16 win. Finland now draws France or Georgia in the quarters while Turkey, Germany and Lithuania also advanced in a day packed with impact performances.

The day also featured Alperen Sengun (24) powering Turkey past Sweden; Germany squeezed past Portugal with Neemias Queta delivering 18 points and 11 rebounds; Lithuania’s Arnas Velicka (21 and 12) highlighted their win; Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece lurked in the background as the title defense slipped for Spain. Though Jokic shone, Serbia exited in the Round of 16 for the second straight time, and the drama kept rolling into Sunday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers faced an unexpected early exit in the playoffs, losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. After a franchise-record 64-win season, the Cavaliers were anticipated to advance further. However, injuries plagued key players like Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Donovan Mitchell, disrupting the team's chemistry. Garland's toe injury has now required surgery, putting his availability for the start of the next season in jeopardy.

This situation has led to speculation regarding roster changes, particularly a potential trade involving Garland. A proposed deal could send him to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Jaden McDaniels, Terrance Shannon Jr., and Donte DiVincenzo. This would allow the Cavs to shift their focus to building around Mitchell as the primary guard. Analysts believe this could not only benefit Garland by placing him alongside star Anthony Edwards but also strengthen Cleveland's depth and playoff presence.

The Dallas Mavericks face a challenging offseason as they look to fill the void left by Kyrie Irving, who is expected to miss significant time after ACL surgery. With only 10 players signed for next season, the Mavericks anticipate around $12.2 million in cap space, necessitating strategic moves in the draft and free agency to bolster their backcourt. General Manager Nico Harrison emphasized the importance of compensating for Irving's production while likely relying on All-Star Davis to spearhead the offense.

Five potential free-agent targets have emerged: Malcolm Brogdon, Ty Jerome, Caris LeVert, D'Angelo Russell, and Dennis Schroder. Brogdon, a reliable shooter with a career 3-point percentage of 38%, could provide valuable experience if he can overcome his injury woes. Jerome's scoring ability, particularly from beyond the arc, would complement the Mavericks' defensive-focused lineup. LeVert has shown flashes of his past scoring prowess, while Russell's playmaking skills make him an enticing option despite a down year. Lastly, Schroder's versatility as both a starter and a backup could fill various roles for Dallas.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made waves this season by acquiring DeAndre Hunter at the trade deadline, but the roster isn't fully complete just yet. With two open spots available, speculation arises about potential further additions that could bolster their playoff aspirations.

One name that has surfaced is Cedi Osman, a beloved figure from the Cavaliers' recent history. His warm reception upon returning as an opponent has sparked discussions about re-signing him. Although Osman is currently with Panathinaikos in Greece, his previous performance with the Cavaliers, including steady scoring and a positive locker room presence, makes him a suitable candidate to return. The fan base eagerly anticipates whether Cleveland might pursue him again.