NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Kings espn.com snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 win over the Grizzlies. The Spurs espn.com extended their winning streak to nine games with a victory over the Pistons. The Warriors espn.com defeated the Nuggets despite Nikola Jokic's triple-double. The Knicks espn.com overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Rockets in the fourth quarter. The Suns espn.com secured a double-overtime win over the Magic on a buzzer-beater by Jalen Green.
Player Updates & Injuries
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return Tuesday after recovering from a ruptured Achilles. Jusuf Nurkic espn.com will undergo nose surgery and miss the rest of the season. Deni Avdija espn.com exited Sunday's game with a lower back issue. Anfernee Simons espn.com will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist. Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness. Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for several weeks. Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in Saturday's game.
Legal & League News
A grand jury espn.com returned a no-bill in the Patrick Beverley assault case. The NBA espn.com fined Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. The Lakers espn.com unveiled a statue of Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers espn.com confirmed plans for major ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.
Olympic & International Basketball
Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. USA Basketball espn.com faces a new era with a new coach and major decisions ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Le Bron James espn.com endorsed Jaylen Brown for MVP consideration after the Celtics' win over the Lakers.
Draft & Future Prospects
Our NBA insiders espn.com break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline. Fantasy basketball analysts recommend picking up Malachi Melton espn.com, James Wallace, and Rudy Raynaud for the homestretch.
Milestone Moments
NBA legend Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated his birthday with another dunk, continuing his annual tradition. Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers game.