NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player News & Injuries
Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will miss several weeks for the Pacers. Deni Avdija espn.com left Sunday's game against the Suns with a lower back flare-up. Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo imaging on his injured left wrist Monday.
De'Andre Hunter espn.com had season-ending surgery to repair a detached retina in his left eye. Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando. Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness.
Devin Booker espn.com will be sidelined for at least a week with a right hip strain. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com and Draymond Green were late scratches for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Game Results & Performances
Nikola Jokic espn.com recorded a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double but the Nuggets fell 128-117 to the Warriors. Jalen Green espn.com hit a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to give the Suns a double-overtime win over the Magic.
Julius Randle espn.com sparked the Knicks' 18-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Rockets 108-106. Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic in the Celtics-Lakers game.
League Updates
The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Le Bron James espn.com endorsed Jaylen Brown for MVP after Brown led the Celtics past the Lakers. The Lakers unveiled a statue honoring Pat Riley espn.com outside Crypto.com Arena.
Team & Ticket News
The Lakers confirmed plans for major ticket price increases espn.com for the 2026-27 season. Tyronn Lue espn.com emphasized the Clippers are "playing to win" despite roster changes.
Rick Carlisle said Haliburton will be away from the Pacers for a few weeks with shingles. Billy Donovan said Simons will see a hand specialist after injuring his wrist.