NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Injuries & Health Updates
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis espn.com was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets with a general illness. Suns guard Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period. Bulls guard Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with soreness in his left knee. Kings forward De'Andre Hunter espn.com had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.
Game Highlights & Performances
Lethargic for three quarters espn.com, the Knicks woke up in the fourth to overcome an 18-point deficit and beat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night. Jalen Green espn.com hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic. Pistons guard Cade Cunningham espn.com made his MVP case by erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.
Team Updates & Transactions
The LA Clippers espn.com might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain unchanged. Defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder espn.com will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg espn.com will sit out Friday's game at Minnesota because of a left midfoot sprain.
Front Office Moves
The Lakers espn.com confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. The team also added Dodgers executive Lon Rosen espn.com to their front office in the latest significant change following the organization's sale last year. Lakers expect healthy Doncic espn.com with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.
League News & Policies
Commissioner Adam Silver espn.com informed the league's 30 general managers that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN. Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol espn.com has been chosen by Olympic athletes to represent them on the IOC executive board through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
MVP Race & Season Analysis
With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn according to the latest NBA MVP straw poll update espn.com. One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama espn.com has the Spurs bound for the playoffs. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown espn.com is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.
Recent Game Results
Kristaps Porzingis espn.com, making his Warriors debut in his first game since January 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics. Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker espn.com was ruled out in the first half against the Spurs because of right hip soreness. Trae Young espn.com is getting closer to his Washington Wizards debut, but Anthony Davis still isn't ready for the practice court.