NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates & Player Status
Warriors star Stephen Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue. Curry espn.com has yet to advance to court work in his rehab and acknowledged he'll be out a "little longer." Kristaps Porzingis espn.com will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness. Meanwhile, Pelicans forward Zion Williamson espn.com "tweaked his ankle" and was forced to leave Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.
Team Moves & Transactions
The Nuggets espn.com are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder espn.com signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim. The Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday.
Game Results & Performances
The Knicks espn.com ended the Spurs' streak with 'high-level' defense, holding the streaking San Antonio team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday. The Lakers espn.com secured a win that capped LeBron James' father-daughter road trip with Zhuri. James Harden espn.com, still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cavaliers espn.com on Sunday.
Player News & Developments
Trae Young espn.com, set to make his Wizards debut Thursday vs. Utah, was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston. Tyrese Haliburton espn.com shared appreciation for birthday wishes, speaking about being born on a leap year and sharing that it's "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday. Grizzlies center Zach Edey espn.com is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle with his return to be determined.
Season Outlook
The Thunder espn.com clinched the first postseason spot, marking a significant milestone as the 2025-26 NBA postseason approaches. The Cavaliers, who were stuck in a play-in spot entering January, have since racked up the best record in the NBA and added 11-time All-Star James Harden, renewing confidence in Cleveland.
Off-Court News
Chauncey Billups espn.com faces decades in prison after Hall of Fame NBA career due to connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling. 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. Joel Embiid espn.com will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the 76ers announced Saturday.