NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×NBAInjury Update
The Blazers' Deni Avdija espn.com exited Sunday's win against the Suns due to a lower back flare-up, adding to his ongoing battle with the injury. Bulls guard Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo imaging on his injured left wrist Monday, with coach Billy Donovan confirming he'll see a hand specialist. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be sidelined for several weeks, while Suns guard Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in Saturday's loss to Orlando and is undergoing tests. Bulls guard Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness, and Kings forward De'Andre Hunter espn.com underwent season-ending surgery for a detached retina.
Standout Performances & Key Games
Nikola Jokic espn.com delivered a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double to fuel a Nuggets win, though the team still fell short against the undermanned Warriors. Jaylen Brown espn.com received an MVP endorsement from the Celtics after fueling their win over the Lakers, while Celtics guard Jaylen Brown espn.com is considering legal action against Beverly Hills after police shut down his All-Star weekend event. Lakers coach Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, and Knicks forward Julius Randle espn.com sparked an 18-point fourth-quarter rally to overcome an 18-point deficit against the Rockets.
Team News & Off-Court Developments
Lakers management espn.com confirmed plans for significant ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue espn.com emphasized the team's focus on winning despite roster changes, while Suns guard Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least a week with a right hip strain. Kings forward De'Andre Hunter is now out for the season following retinal surgery, and NBA legend Pau Gasol espn.com was appointed to the IOC board to represent athletes through the 2028 Los Angeles Games.