NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player News & Injuries
NBA legend Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated his birthday with another impressive dunk. Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will miss several weeks. Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija espn.com left Sunday's game with lower back issues. Bulls guard Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo imaging on his injured left wrist. Suns guard Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando. Bulls guard Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness. Kings forward De'Andre Hunter espn.com underwent season-ending surgery to repair a detached retina.
Game Results & Highlights
Nikola Jokic espn.com recorded a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double but the Nuggets fell to the Warriors 128-117. Jalen Green espn.com hit a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to give the Suns a double-overtime victory over the Magic. Julius Randle espn.com sparked the Knicks with 18 fourth-quarter points as New York rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Rockets 108-106. Jaylen Brown espn.com led the Celtics past the Lakers, earning an MVP endorsement from Le Bron James. Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers matchup.
Team Updates & Transactions
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner were each fined $35,000 for their scuffle over the weekend. Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis espn.com and forward Draymond Green were late scratches against the Nuggets due to illness and back soreness. Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least one week with a right hip strain. The Lakers espn.com confirmed plans for major ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.
Olympic & Future Plans
Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. With Los Angeles 2028 on the Olympic calendar, USA Basketball espn.com faces decisions about a new coach and roster strategy for the next era.
Fantasy & Strategy
Fantasy basketball analysts espn.com recommend adding Desmond Bane, Obi Toppin, and Olivier Sarr for the homestretch of the season. These players could help fill roster holes as teams push toward the playoffs.
Coaching & Management
Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue espn.com emphasized that despite roster changes, the organization remains committed to winning.