NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Team Moves
The Nuggets espn.com bolstered their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder espn.com strengthened their frontcourt by signing forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim. The Cavs espn.com made a significant splash by acquiring former MVP James Harden, who is transforming the franchise with an 11-time All-Star addition. The Knicks espn.com delivered a dominant defensive performance, holding a streaking San Antonio Spurs team to just 89 points. The Warriors espn.com solidified their roster with a three-year, $15 million contract extension for starting forward Gui Santos.
Player Updates
The Thunder espn.com secured the first postseason spot in the 2025-26 NBA, marking a milestone for the franchise. James Harden espn.com made a successful return for the Cavaliers, overcoming a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand. Stephen Curry espn.com and Curry espn.com continued to miss games due to persistent right knee issues, with the Warriors star acknowledging a longer-than-expected rehab timeline. Zach Edey espn.com underwent another ankle surgery, with his return to play remaining uncertain. LeBron James espn.com capped a historic 23-year career with a father-daughter road trip, while Zion Williamson espn.com "tweaked his ankle" during a win over the Jazz. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com missed a fourth consecutive game due to a strained right oblique.
Injury Reports
Zach Edey faces an uncertain return after undergoing another ankle surgery for the Memphis Grizzlies. Stephen Curry remains in rehab, with his knee issues persisting longer than initially anticipated. Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined for at least one more game with an oblique strain. Joel Embiid espn.com missed games due to a strained right oblique, while Stephen Curry continues to battle his knee. Kevin Durant espn.com expressed interest in competing for the 2028 Olympics, with Erik Spoelstra calling it "incredible."
Notable Moments
Trae Young espn.com faced ejection for leaving the bench during a loss to Houston, ahead of his Wizards debut. D'Angelo Russell espn.com celebrated a leap year birthday, sharing appreciation for fan messages.