NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates & Returns
James Harden espn.com made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue, the Warriors announced Sunday. Curry has yet to advance to court work in his rehab and acknowledged he'll be out "a little longer" espn.com. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness, while Zion Williamson espn.com "tweaked his ankle" and left Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.
Roster Moves & Transactions
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract and waived guard Buddy Boeheim espn.com. The Denver Nuggets bolstered their backcourt depth by adding free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones espn.com. 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.
Team Performances & Standings
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who entered January stuck in a play-in spot, have since racked up the best record in the NBA and added 11-time All-Star James Harden espn.com. The New York Knicks held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday espn.com. The Lakers' win capped LeBron James' successful father-daughter road trip with Zhuri espn.com.
Milestone Moments
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shared his appreciation for birthday wishes, speaking about being born on a leap year and how it's "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday espn.com. The 2025-26 NBA postseason is a little over six weeks away, with the Thunder clinching the first postseason spot espn.com.
Legal Developments
Former NBA star Chauncey Billups faces potential decades in prison due to connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling espn.com.