NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×NBA Injuries & Moves
The Warriors espn.com confirmed Stephen Curry will miss at least five more games due to his persistent right knee issue. Entrata espn.com is collaborating with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO, though this appears unrelated to the Warriors' roster moves. The Lakers' LeBron James espn.com celebrated a successful father-daughter road trip, capping their recent victory.
Knicks & Spurs Clash
The Knicks delivered a dominant performance, holding the Spurs to just 89 points in a high-scoring matchup. Zach Edey espn.com of the Grizzlies faces another ankle surgery, with his return uncertain. Zion Williamson espn.com of the Pelicans left Saturday's win over the Jazz after "tweaking" his ankle.
Star Injuries & Departures
Curry espn.com remains in rehab, acknowledging his knee recovery will take "a little longer." Kristaps Porzingis espn.com missed a fourth straight game due to general illness. Joel Embiid espn.com will miss at least three games with a strained right oblique. Lauri Markkanen espn.com is sidelined with a hip issue, pending reevaluation.
Trade & Contract Updates
Gui Santos espn.com secured a three-year, $15 million extension with the Warriors. The Suns waived Cole Anthony espn.com three weeks after his trade, while the Spurs signed Mason Plumlee espn.com for the season's remainder. Norman Powell espn.com will miss a week with a Grade 1 groin strain.
Notable Moments
Nikola Jokic espn.com confronted Lu Dort espn.com after a flagrant foul during a Nuggets-Thunder game. A blaring horn caused an 18-minute delay in the Pistons-Cavaliers matchup. The Celtics posted one of the league's best offensive performances against the Nets.
Rookie Milestone
Kon Knueppel espn.com broke the rookie 3-point record, making his 207th on Thursday. All-Stars Donovan Mitchell espn.com and James Harden espn.com missed consecutive games for the Cavaliers. Curry espn.com continues rehabbing his knee, with no court work yet. The MVP race sees Andre Snellings espn.com highlighting Jokic and Wembanyama as top contenders.
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