NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Updates & Injuries
James Harden espn.com made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday despite still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand. Stephen Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue, with the Warriors announcing he has yet to advance to court work in his rehab. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com will miss a fourth straight game for Golden State due to general illness. Joel Embiid espn.com is set to miss at least three games for the 76ers with a strained right oblique.
Trae Young espn.com was ejected for leaving the bench during Monday's loss to Houston ahead of his Wizards debut. Zion Williamson espn.com "tweaked his ankle" and left Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter. Zach Edey espn.com is scheduled for another surgery on his ailing left ankle with his return undetermined.
Team Moves & Transactions
The Nuggets espn.com bolstered their backcourt depth by adding free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder espn.com signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim. The Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday.
LeBron James espn.com capped his father-daughter road trip with a Lakers win, marking another achievement in his 23-year career. The Cavaliers espn.com have climbed to the best record in the NBA since January after adding 11-time All-Star James Harden to their roster.
Playoff Picture & Standings
The Thunder espn.com clinched the first postseason spot in the 2025-26 NBA season, with less than six weeks until the playoffs begin. Teams are positioning themselves as the postseason race intensifies across both conferences.
Off-Court News
Former NBA star Chauncey Billups espn.com faces potential decades in prison due to connections with Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling operations. Tyrese Haliburton espn.com, born on leap year, shared his appreciation for birthday wishes and noted it's "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday.
Game Results & Performances
The Knicks espn.com ended the Spurs' winning streak with a dominant defensive performance, holding San Antonio to just 89 points. The Pelicans secured a win over the Jazz despite losing Zion Williamson to an ankle tweak in the second quarter.