NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates
Zach Edey espn.com is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle, with his return to the Memphis Grizzlies undetermined. Zion Williamson espn.com "tweaked his ankle" in the second quarter of Saturday's win over the Jazz and was forced to leave the game. Stephen Curry espn.com has yet to advance to court work in his rehab from persistent right knee issues, acknowledging he'll be out "a little longer." Kristaps Porzingis espn.com will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness, while Joel Embiid espn.com will miss 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, and Norman Powell espn.com has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will be out for at least a week.
Contract Moves
The Golden State Warriors signed starting forward Gui Santos espn.com to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday. The San Antonio Spurs signed Mason Plumlee espn.com to a deal for the remainder of the season.
On-Court Drama
Thunder guard Lu Dort espn.com was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move." Friday night's game between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers was delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction.
Record Breakers
Kon Knueppel espn.com broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night against the Pacers.
Olympic Speculation
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra espn.com said it would be "incredible" to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.
Team Updates
The Phoenix Suns waived Cole Anthony espn.com three weeks after acquiring him at the NBA trade deadline. The Cavaliers ruled out All-Stars Donovan Mitchell espn.com and James Harden for their second straight game, along with Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.
Awards Watch
Andre Snellings espn.com analyzes the NBA awards races, explaining which ones to bet on and which to avoid entirely.
Standout Performances
The Boston Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets.