NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Trade & Roster Moves
The Nuggets espn.com are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder espn.com have signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim.
Injury Updates
Warriors star Stephen Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games because of his persistent right knee issue, the team announced Sunday. Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen espn.com will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI on his hip Thursday, sources told ESPN, making him the latest Utah player to be sidelined because of an injury. Memphis Grizzlies second-year center Zach Edey espn.com is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle and his return is to be determined.
Player Debuts & Returns
Trae Young espn.com will make his Wizards debut on Thursday night at home against the Jazz. Young was traded to Washington by Atlanta in early January but has not played in a game since Dec. 27. James Harden espn.com, still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.
Standings & Postseason
The 2025-26 NBA postseason espn.com is a little over six weeks away. Stay up to date with which teams have clinched. Entering January, the Cavaliers were stuck in a play-in spot. They've since racked up the best record in the NBA and added an 11-time All-Star.
Game Highlights
The Knicks espn.com held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday. The Celtics espn.com posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets. 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.
Contract News
The Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday, sources told ESPN. The Pelicans espn.com forward Zion Williamson "tweaked his ankle" and was forced to leave Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.
On-Court Incidents
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." Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday night due to general illness.
Olympic & International
Erik Spoelstra espn.com says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play. The Indiana Pacers star espn.com has spoken about being born on a leap year, sharing that it's "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday.
Personal Stories
LeBron James' latest achievement espn.com in his 23-year career? A successful father-daughter road trip. Joel Embiid espn.com will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the 76ers said Saturday.