NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Recent Game Results & Performances
Westbrook espn.com powered the Kings to a 123-114 win over the Grizzlies, ending their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak. The Spurs extended their winning streak espn.com to nine games with a physical victory over the Pistons. In a thrilling double-overtime clash, Jalen Green espn.com hit a buzzer-beater to lift the Suns past the Magic 113-110. Towns led the Knicks espn.com with an 18-point fourth quarter as New York rallied to beat the Rockets 108-106. The Warriors overcame Jokic's triple-double espn.com to defeat the Nuggets 128-117 despite missing key players.
Injury Updates & Lineup Changes
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return from his Achilles injury Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Jusuf Nurkic will miss the rest of the season espn.com after being scheduled for nose surgery. The Blazers' Deni Avdija espn.com exited Sunday's game with a lower back issue. Bulls guard Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo additional imaging on his injured wrist. The Warriors ruled out Kristaps Porzingis espn.com (illness) and Draymond Green (back for their game against the Nuggets. Bulls' Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with a sore left knee. Suns' Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand and is undergoing tests to determine his return timeline.
Team News & Transactions
The Hawks have removed Zaccharie Risacher espn.com from the starting lineup in favor of veteran CJ Mc Collum. Coby White is set to debut espn.com with the Hornets Tuesday against his former Bulls team. Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for several weeks.
League & Off-Court Developments
A grand jury returned no indictment espn.com in the case involving Patrick Beverley following his arrest last fall. The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner espn.com $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated his birthday with another impressive dunk. The Lakers unveiled a statue espn.com honoring legendary coach Pat Riley outside Crypto.com Arena. The team also confirmed plans espn.com for significant ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.
Olympic & Future Outlook
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 a new era with a new coach and important decisions ahead. After Sunday's Celtics win over the Lakers, Le Bron James espn.com endorsed Jaylen Brown for MVP consideration. Our NBA insiders examined key questions espn.com for 10 lottery-bound teams heading into the 2026 draft.
Fantasy Basketball Notes
For fantasy managers, Keegan Murray espn.com and other players are recommended pickups for the homestretch of the season."