NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Highlights
Julius Randle espn.com led the Knicks to an 18-point fourth-quarter comeback against the Rockets, scoring 29 points in the final period for a 108-106 victory. Cade Cunningham espn.com made a strong MVP case with 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in the Pistons' 126-111 win over New York. Jalen Green espn.com hit a corner three at the buzzer to give the Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Magic.
Injury Updates
Suns guard Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand against Orlando and will miss an extended period. Devin Booker espn.com suffered a right hip strain against the Spurs and is out at least a week. Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness. Stephen Curry espn.com will miss five more games with a right knee injury, though his MRI came back clean.
Player Returns & Debuts
Kristaps Porzingis espn.com made his Warriors debut after January 7, scoring 12 points in 17 minutes despite a slow start in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics. Trae Young espn.com is getting closer to his Wizards debut, while Anthony Davis remains unable to practice. Luka Doncic espn.com and Austin Reaves are expected to return for the Lakers against the Clippers.
League News
Commissioner Adam Silver espn.com informed GMs that the NBA plans to implement anti-tanking rules for next season. Suns owner Mat Ishbia espn.com called tanking "a losing behavior done by losers" and worse than any betting scandal. The Lakers confirmed ticket price increases espn.com for the 2026-27 season.
Playoff Picture
Victor Wembanyama espn.com has the Spurs headed to the playoffs one year after a season-ending blood clot diagnosis. The defending champion Thunder espn.com will open post-break play without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Jaylen Brown espn.com is considering legal action against Beverly Hills after police shut down his All-Star Weekend event.
Front Office Moves
The Lakers added Dodgers executive Lon Rosen espn.com to their front office following the team's sale. The Clippers espn.com remain focused on winning despite significant roster changes, according to coach Tyronn Lue. Pau Gasol espn.com was chosen by Olympic athletes to serve on the IOC executive board through LA28.
Other Notable News
De'Andre Hunter espn.com had season-ending surgery to repair a detached retina in his left eye. La Melo Ball espn.com said he feels "blessed" to be uninjured after a two-car crash in Charlotte. Cooper Flagg espn.com will miss the Mavericks' return from the All-Star break with a left midfoot sprain.