NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates
Caruso, Hartenstein espn.com exited with injuries during the Thunder's 103-100 win over the Knicks. Rookie VJ Edgecombe espn.com will miss at least one game with a back bruise. Meanwhile, Harrison Barnes espn.com saw his consecutive games streak end at 412 due to a sore ankle.
Legal & Off-Court
A man pleaded guilty espn.com in a case involving burglaries at athletes' homes. In a separate matter, Chauncey Billups espn.com returned to court facing decades in prison over connections to illegal gambling.
Coaching & Politics
Kerr, Rivers espn.com were among coaches who signed a letter contending that political interference threatens university independence.
Human Interest
Wembanyama espn.com traveled to Alaska to see the northern lights after the All-Star break. He later expressed relief that his missing friend espn.com was located following a public search.
Bench Incidents
Redick espn.com called his heated sideline exchange with Luka Doncic "very normal." Trae Young espn.com was ejected for leaving the bench ahead of his Wizards debut.
Transactions
The Nuggets espn.com added veteran point guard Tyus Jones to bolster depth. The Thunder espn.com signed Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract and waived Buddy Boeheim.
Fantasy & Analysis
The NBA fast break espn.com guide highlights players to target before fantasy playoffs. The Power Rankings espn.com detail the most intriguing games left for each team, while an analysis argues the Eastern Conference espn.com is stronger than perceived.
Postseason Picture
The postseason tracker espn.com confirms the Thunder have clinched the first spot. The Cavaliers espn.com have surged to the NBA's best record since January, sparking renewed hope.