NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Updates & Injuries
Tyrese Maxey espn.com and his girlfriend Myra Gordon are expecting their first child, Gordon announced via social media Sunday. Tyrese Maxey espn.com suffered a right fifth finger sprain and will miss the upcoming back-to-back games while the 76ers develop a treatment plan. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com says he's healthy and ready to play consistently after recovering from illness in his second game with the Warriors. Jamal Murray espn.com has been listed as questionable for Monday's game in Oklahoma City with an ankle sprain.
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. Jayson Tatum espn.com scored 20 points including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 left as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves espn.com led the Lakers to a 110-97 win over the Knicks without LeBron James, who was downgraded from questionable to out before the game. Bam Adebayo espn.com joined Dwyane Wade as the only two Heat players to reach 10,000 points with the team in a win over the Pistons, who are now facing their first real adversity of the season after dropping their fourth straight game.
Trade & Transaction News
The Hornets are sending a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Terry Rozier being under investigation during a 2024 trade. Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery to repair a fractured ring finger on his right hand and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks, the Celtics announced.
League News & Notes
As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflected on Wilt Chamberlain's 'mythical' legacy. The Lakers will be without LeBron James and two of their big men in Deandre Ayton and Maxi Kleber on Friday against the Pacers, the team announced. Now that the fantasy basketball playoffs have started, Eric Karabell lays out how to take home the championship. Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster.