NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Injuries & Health Updates
Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will miss several weeks, dealing a major blow to the Pacers' playoff push. Deni Avdija espn.com left Sunday's game with a flare-up of his lower back issues that have plagued him for weeks. Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and consult with a hand specialist. Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least a week with a right hip strain sustained against the Spurs. Jaden Ivey espn.com is sidelined for at least two weeks due to left knee soreness. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com and Draymond Green were late scratches for the Warriors with illness and back soreness respectively. Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand against Orlando and is undergoing further tests to determine his return timeline.
Game Results & Highlights
Nikola Jokic espn.com recorded a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double but the Nuggets still fell 128-117 to the undermanned Warriors. Julius Randle espn.com sparked the Knicks with an 18-point fourth quarter as New York overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Rockets 108-106. Jalen Green espn.com hit a corner three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Suns to a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Magic. Jaylen Brown espn.com powered the Celtics past the Lakers, earning an MVP endorsement from Le Bron James afterward. Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers matchup, showcasing his best season as a pro with 9.7 points. 2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.
League News & Transactions
The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. De'Andre Hunter espn.com had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery recently. The Lakers confirmed plans for major ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. With the 2028 Olympics approaching, USA Basketball espn.com faces new decisions about its roster and coaching staff.
Fantasy & Strategic Moves
Fantasy managers should consider adding Malachi Melton espn.com, Jarace Wallace and Mathias Raynaud for the homestretch run. The Clippers, despite looking drastically different than their preseason roster, maintain their championship aspirations according to coach Tyronn Lue espn.com. Billy Donovan said the Bulls will evaluate Anfernee Simons further after his wrist injury. Rick Carlisle announced Tyrese Haliburton would be away from the Pacers for several weeks due to his shingles diagnosis.