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A grand jury returned a no-bill espn.com in the case involving former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, who was arrested last fall in what police called a "family violence" incident. The Kings snapped a 16-game losing streak espn.com -- the longest in franchise history -- with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday night, as Russell Westbrook scored 25 points. The Spurs won their ninth straight game espn.com Monday night, beating the Pistons in what coach Gregg Popovich called a "potential NBA Finals preview."
Injuries & Returns
Utah center Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery espn.com this week and sit out the rest of the season. Dejounte Murray is expected to make his return espn.com from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Bulls guard Anfernee Simons will have additional imaging espn.com on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist, coach Billy Donovan said. Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija left Sunday's win espn.com against the Suns after his lower back issue flared up. Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was diagnosed with shingles espn.com and will be away from the team for a few weeks, coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday. Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and forward Draymond Green (back were late scratches espn.com for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. Bulls guard Jaden Ivey will miss at least two weeks espn.com because of soreness in his left knee. Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand espn.com Saturday night against Orlando and is undergoing further tests.
Game Highlights
Nikola Jokic put up a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double on Sunday afternoon, but his Denver Nuggets still lost 128-117 to an undermanned Golden State Warriors team. The Knicks woke up in the fourth quarter espn.com to overcome an 18-point deficit and take down the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night. Jalen Green hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday. The 7-foot center Neemias Queta threw down a dunk espn.com over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers game Sunday, continuing his best season as a pro.
Off-Court Developments
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner espn.com $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend. Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley was honored with a statue espn.com outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, wearing his iconic Armani suit. The Lakers confirmed to ESPN espn.com that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. Kevin Durant told ESPN espn.com that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. After Jaylen Brown fueled the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday, he received an MVP endorsement from the other side of the storied rivalry as Le Bron stumped for Brown espn.com in the MVP conversation.
With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball espn.com includes a new era, new coach, and new decisions. Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the players to add for the week ahead espn.com. Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson celebrated another birthday dunk espn.com, marking another year of his annual tradition.