NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
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The Warriors espn.com star Stephen Curry remains sidelined, acknowledging his rehab from persistent right knee issues will keep him out "a little longer." Meanwhile, the team secured starting forward Gui Santos with a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday espn.com, sources told ESPN. This move bolsters their bench depth as Curry continues his recovery.
Injury Updates
Joel Embiid's absence extends to at least three games due to a strained right oblique the 76ers announced espn.com. Similarly, Kristaps Porzingis missed a fourth consecutive game against the Warriors on Saturday for general illness espn.com. The Thunder's Nikola Jokic confronted Lu Dort after the guard was ejected for an "unnecessary" foul during Friday's game espn.com.
Standout Performances & Incidents
The Celtics delivered one of the league's best offensive performances ever against the Nets espn.com. A bizarre incident delayed Friday's Pistons-Cavaliers game for 18 minutes when a blaring horn sounded after a power surge caused a scoreboard malfunction espn.com.
Other Notes
Lauri Markkanen will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip the Jazz confirmed espn.com. Cole Anthony was waived by the Suns three weeks after his trade espn.com. Norman Powell's Grade 1 right groin strain will sideline him for at least a week the Heat stated espn.com. Mason Plumlee signed with the Spurs for the season's remainder ESPN reported espn.com. Kon Knueppel broke the rookie 3-point record making his 207th on Thursday espn.com.
Awards & Personnel
Andre Snellings highlighted the MVP contenders, noting Julius Randle and La Melo Ball could finish top 10 and, respectively in his analysis espn.com. The Lakers' Deandre Ayton situation remains critical as the season progresses espn.com.
Williamson tweaked his ankle in the Pelicans' win over the Jazz. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden missed their second straight game for the Cavaliers. Cunningham and Wembanyama are top MVP bets. Edwards and Bane each received $25,000 fines. Bosh called his health scare a "lucky to be alive" experience.