NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Performances
OKC espn.com ended a losing streak against Detroit despite six top scorers being injured. The Kings espn.com snapped a 16-game franchise-worst skid with Russell Westbrook scoring 25 points. The Spurs espn.com passed a "test" by beating the Pistons in a potential Finals preview. The Jazz espn.com announced Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery and miss the rest of the season.
Player Updates & Injuries
The Cavaliers espn.com ruled out James Harden for Wednesday's game after X-rays revealed a thumb fracture. The Hawks espn.com lost Jalen Johnson to a hip injury after just 5½ minutes. The Bulls espn.com confirmed Anfernee Simons aggravated a wrist fracture with no return timeline. The Blazers espn.com said Shaedon Sharpe will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks for a stress reaction. The Pelicans espn.com celebrated Dejounte Murray's return, scoring 13 points in his comeback from Achilles surgery.
Team Moves & Transactions
The Lakers espn.com added former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as NBA draft adviser. The Hawks espn.com removed Zaccharie Risacher from the starting lineup in favor of CJ Mc Collum. The Hornets espn.com will debut Coby White against his former Bulls team. The Hawks espn.com saw Jonathan Kuminga shine in his debut after months on the Warriors' bench.
League News & Controversies
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter espn.com joined the USBL's Super Hawks while awaiting federal sentencing. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle espn.com questioned the NBA's process for fining his team $100K for violating player participation policy. The NBA fined espn.com Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for a weekend scuffle.
Awards & Honors
Suns owner Mat Ishbia espn.com offered $1 million to All-Star contest winners to entice star participation. MVP odds tightened espn.com as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic approached ineligibility. Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
Historical & Feature Stories
A secret Nike campaign espn.com featuring the black mamba was presented to an NBA superstar before Kobe Bryant. Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated another birthday with his annual dunk. Trae Young espn.com returned to Atlanta for the first time since being traded to Washington.
Fantasy & Analysis
Zion Williamson espn.com appears to have put durability questions behind him. NBA insiders espn.com ranked all 30 teams coming out of the All-Star break. Our analysts espn.com examined for the league's 10 worst teams. Weekly pickups espn.com recommended adding Melton, Wallace and Raynaud.
Coaching & Management
New Lakers president Lon Rosen espn.com confirmed Rob Pelinka will remain in his role. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson espn.com saw "belief" in his team since James Harden joined. The NBA espn.com announced a grand jury didn't indict Patrick Beverley in an assault case.
International & Future
USA Basketball espn.com looks ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Games with a new coach and era beginning.