NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×NBA Injuries &Transactions
The Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday, sources told ESPN. Kerr espn.com walked back comments on Porzingis' diagnosis, confirming the center will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday night due to general illness. Spoelstra espn.com said it's "incredible" to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play. Embiid espn.com will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the 76ers said Saturday.
Player Incidents & Standings
Nikola Jokic espn.com angrily confronted Dort for an "unnecessary" foul during Friday night's game, leading to the Thunder guard's ejection. The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets. Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected after appearing to trip Jokic. Markkanen espn.com will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip Thursday, making him the latest Utah player sidelined. Cole Anthony espn.com was waived Friday by the Suns after not appearing in any games since his trade.
Team Updates
Norman Powell espn.com has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will be out for at least a week, the Heat said Friday. The Spurs signed Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season. Kon Knueppel espn.com broke Keegan Murray's rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night. The NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane $25,000 each for throwing the ball into the stands.
Player Outlooks
Donovan Mitchell espn.com and James Harden each missed their second straight game Friday for the Cavs. James Harden is also out, along with Keon Ellis and Dean Wade. Julius Randle espn.com is projected to finish in the top, while La Melo Ball could reach the top. The Lakers face a crucial stretch with Deandre Ayton, where the stakes are high for both sides. Chris Bosh espn.com said he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare.