NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×NBA Injuries & Transactions
The Warriors espn.com continue to manage key injuries, with Stephen Curry acknowledging his rehab from persistent right knee issues will keep him sidelined "a little longer" and Kristaps Porzingis missing a fourth straight game due to general illness. Meanwhile, the 76ers confirmed Joel Embiid will miss at least three games due to a strained right oblique. The Jazz also added to their injury woes, with Lauri Markkanen reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip.
Player Moves & Incidents
The Spurs addressed their frontcourt needs by signing Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season. Conversely, the Suns waived Cole Anthony three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline. On the court, Nikola Jokic confronted Lu Dort after what he called an "unnecessary" flagrant foul during a Nuggets-Thunder game, while a blaring horn caused a significant delay in the Pistons-Cavaliers contest.
Team Updates & Projections
The Celtics delivered one of the league's best offensive performances on Friday night. The Heat also announced Norman Powell will miss at least a week with a Grade 1 right groin strain. In other news, the NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane $25,000 each for throwing the ball into the stands.
Awards & Outlook
The MVP race remains competitive, with Andre Snellings highlighting Julius Randle and La Melo Ball as players to watch. The Lakers face a crucial season stretch with Deandre Ayton, while the Spurs' Mason Plumlee signed a deal for the season's remainder.
Warriors continue to manage key injuries, with Stephen Curry acknowledging his rehab from persistent right knee issues will keep him sidelined "a little longer" and Kristaps Porzingis missing a fourth straight game due to general illness. The 76ers confirmed Joel Embiid will miss at least three games due to a strained right oblique. The Spurs addressed their frontcourt needs by signing Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season. Conversely, the Suns waived Cole Anthony three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline. On the court, Nikola Jokic confronted Lu Dort after what he called an "unnecessary" flagrant foul during a Nuggets-Thunder game. The Celtics delivered one of the league's best offensive performances on Friday night. The Heat also announced Norman Powell will miss at least a week with a Grade 1 right groin strain. In other news, the NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane $25,000 each for throwing the ball into the stands. The MVP race remains competitive, with Andre Snellings highlighting Julius Randle and La Melo Ball as players to watch. The Lakers face a crucial season stretch with Deandre Ayton.