NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates
Zion Williamson espn.com "tweaked his ankle" and left Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter. Stephen Curry espn.com remains sidelined from persistent right knee issues and hasn't advanced to court work yet. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com will miss his fourth straight game due to general illness. Joel Embiid espn.com is out for at least three games with a strained right oblique. Lauri Markkanen espn.com will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip. Norman Powell espn.com has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will miss at least a week.
Contract Moves & Waivers
The Warriors signed Gui Santos espn.com to a three-year, $15 million contract extension. Mason Plumlee espn.com signed a deal with the Spurs for the remainder of the season. The Suns waived Cole Anthony espn.com three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline.
On-Court Drama
Nikola Jokic espn.com angrily confronted Lu Dort after the Thunder guard was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 that appeared to trip him. The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances espn.com in league history against the Nets. A blaring horn caused an 18-minute delay espn.com in the Pistons-Cavs game after a power surge. Kon Knueppel espn.com broke the NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in just 59 games.
Fines & Discipline
Anthony Edwards espn.com and Desmond Bane were each fined $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands. Donovan Mitchell espn.com and James Harden missed their second straight game for the Cavaliers along with Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.
Other News
Erik Spoelstra said it would be "incredible" to think of Kevin Durant espn.com on the 2028 Olympic team if he still wants to play. Chris Bosh espn.com revealed he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that left him waking up "covered in my own blood."