NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Highlights
Westbrook espn.com exploded for 25 points as the Kings snapped their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 win over the Grizzlies. The Spurs dominated the Pistons espn.com 109-97 in what coach Gregg Popovich called a potential NBA Finals preview. The Warriors overcame Jokic's triple-double espn.com 128-117 despite missing Porzingis and Green. In a wild finish, Jalen Green espn.com hit a corner three at the buzzer to lift the Suns to a double-overtime 113-110 victory over the Magic. The Knicks rallied from 18 down espn.com to beat the Rockets 108-106 as Karl-Anthony Towns sparked the fourth-quarter surge.
Player Updates & Injuries
Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will miss several weeks for the Pacers. Deni Avdija espn.com exited the Blazers' win against the Suns with a lower back flare-up. Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo imaging on his injured left wrist Monday. Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in the Suns' double-overtime win and faces an uncertain return timeline. Jusuf Nurkic espn.com will have season-ending nose surgery this week. Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return Tuesday against the Warriors after recovering from a ruptured Achilles.
Off-Court News
A grand jury returned a no-bill espn.com in the case involving Patrick Beverley, who was arrested last fall in a "family violence" incident. The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner espn.com $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. The Lakers unveiled a statue espn.com of Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena, featuring the coach in his iconic Armani suit. 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 the Celtics' win over the Lakers.
The Bulls espn.com will be without Jaden Ivey for at least two weeks due to left knee soreness. Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated his birthday with another dunk, continuing his annual tradition at age. The Lakers espn.com confirmed plans for major ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. USA Basketball espn.com faces a new era with the 2028 Olympics approaching and a coaching change on the horizon. The Warriors ruled out Porzingis and Green espn.com for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Fantasy Impact
With injuries mounting across the league, fantasy managers should target Malachi Melton espn.com , Jalen Wallace , and Vincent Raynaud as potential pickups for the stretch run.