NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Contract Moves & Injuries
The Warriors signed Santos espn.com to a three-year, $15 million extension. Jazz forward Markkanen espn.com will miss at least two weeks with a hip injury. The Suns waived Anthony espn.com three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline. Spurs signed Plumlee espn.com for the remainder of the season.
On-Court Drama
Thunder guard Dort espn.com was ejected after a flagrant foul 2 for appearing to trip Nuggets star Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move." A blaring horn caused an 18-minute delay in the Pistons-Cavs game after a power surge affected the scoreboard. Celtics posted a historic offensive performance espn.com against the Nets, one of the best in league history.
Player Updates & Records
Cavs ruled out All-Stars Mitchell and Harden espn.com for their second straight game. Heat All-Star guard Powell espn.com has a Grade 1 groin strain and will miss at least a week. Rookie Knueppel espn.com broke the NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in just 59 games. Timberwolves guard Edwards and Grizzlies guard Bane espn.com were each fined $25,000 for throwing balls into the stands.
Notable Developments
Former Heat star Bosh espn.com revealed he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that left him "covered in my own blood." Former NBA player Porter espn.com, banned for life for gambling violations, joined the upstart USBL's Super Hawks. Suns owner Ishbia espn.com offered $1 million to All-Star contest winners to boost participation.
The NBA awards race heats up as analysts debate whether Cunningham or Wembanyama espn.com will claim MVP honors. Lakers face crucial questions about Ayton's role espn.com as the team enters a pivotal stretch. Analysts project what to expect from notable players including Randle and Nembhard espn.com for the remainder of the season.