NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates & Returns
Trae Young espn.com returned to Atlanta on Tuesday night, his first appearance in his longtime home since being dealt to the Wizards, as he continues recovering from a sprained right knee and quadriceps contusion.
Bulls' Simons espn.com is still dealing with a fractured left wrist that he suffered while with the Celtics, with the team not offering a timeline for his return after the injury was aggravated.
Trail Blazers' Sharpe espn.com was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, adding to Portland's injury concerns.
Jazz's Nurkic espn.com will undergo nose surgery this week and sit out the rest of the season, dealing another blow to Utah's frontcourt.
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to make his return from a ruptured Achilles when the Pelicans host the Warriors on Tuesday, providing a boost to New Orleans.
Trail Blazers' Avdija espn.com left Sunday's win against the Suns due to a lower back issue that has been bothering him for weeks, adding to Portland's injury list.
Pacers star Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for a few weeks, a significant absence for Indiana's starting point guard.
Warriors espn.com ruled out center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and forward Draymond Green (back for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, forcing Golden State to adjust its rotation.
Game Results & Standings
Kings espn.com snapped a franchise-worst 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday night, as Russell Westbrook scored 25 points to end the longest skid in franchise history.
Spurs espn.com won their ninth straight game, beating the Pistons in a physical contest that was described as a potential NBA Finals preview.
Golden State Warriors espn.com defeated the Denver Nuggets 128-