NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates Rock NBA
Nuggets star Jamal Murray espn.com left Thursday's game against the Knicks with an ankle injury and will undergo testing. The Lakers will be without LeBron James espn.com and two big men - Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber - against the Pacers after Ayton suffered a knee injury in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets. Celtics center Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery on a fractured finger and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.
Return From Illness
Kristaps Porzingis espn.com says he feels healthy and ready to play consistently again after recovering from another bout of illness. The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4, but he's only played twice due to health issues. Meanwhile, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant espn.com will miss at least two more weeks recovering from a sprained elbow ligament.
Game Results & Performances
Victor Wembanyama espn.com said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112. Pistons forward Ausar Thompson espn.com left Thursday's loss to the Spurs with a sprained ankle. In Dallas, Cooper Flagg espn.com returned from injury with 18 points and six assists in a 115-114 loss to the Magic.
Debut Performances
Trae Young espn.com dazzled in his Wizards debut with 12 points, proving he's the type of player Washington hasn't had since John Wall. The Warriors pulled off an overtime surprise in Houston as Stephen Curry espn.com sent Draymond Green an encouraging text before the game.
Legal & Off-Court News
A federal judge issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley espn.com in a contract dispute with his former agency. The Lakers espn.com announced multiple key players would miss Friday's game against the Pacers due to injuries.
Fantasy Impact
Should managers keep players like Nikola Vucevic espn.com and Miles Bridges? The latest risers and fallers analysis examines which players are moving up or down in fantasy value as the season progresses.