NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Celtics espn.com posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets. The Lakers espn.com capped their father-daughter road trip with a win as LeBron James continued his 23-year career. The Pelicans espn.com secured a victory over the Jazz despite losing Zion Williamson to an ankle tweak in the second quarter.
Injury Updates
Joel Embiid espn.com will miss at least three games with a strained right oblique, the 76ers announced Saturday. Lauri Markkanen espn.com is out at least two weeks after an MRI on his hip, sources told ESPN. Norman Powell espn.com has a Grade 1 right groin strain and will miss at least a week, the Heat said Friday. Stephen Curry espn.com acknowledged he'll be out "a little longer" as he continues rehabbing his persistent right knee issues.
Player Transactions
The Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension Saturday. The Spurs espn.com signed Mason Plumlee to a deal for the remainder of the season. The Suns espn.com waived Cole Anthony three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline.
On-Court Incidents
Nikola Jokic espn.com angrily confronted Lu Dort after the Thunder guard was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 that appeared to trip the Nuggets star. Jokic called the play "an unnecessary move." Anthony Edwards espn.com and Desmond Bane were each fined $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands in recent games.
Notable Performances
Kon Knueppel espn.com broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night against the Pacers. The Pistons-Cavs game espn.com faced an 18-minute delay in the third quarter when a blaring horn went off after a power surge.
Upcoming Events
Erik Spoelstra espn.com said it would be "incredible" to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play. Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis espn.com will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness.
Off-Court News
Chris Bosh espn.com said he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood." All-Stars Donovan Mitchell espn.com and James Harden each missed their second straight game for the Cavs, who also ruled out Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.