NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×NBA Injuries & Absences
The Blazers' Deni Avdija espn.com exited Sunday's Suns game due to a lower back flare-up, continuing his struggle with the injury. Similarly, Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks for the Bulls with a sore left knee. Draymond Green espn.com and Kristaps Porzingis espn.com were also sidelined for the Warriors against Denver due to back and illness issues. Tyrese Haliburton espn.com faces a multi-week absence after being diagnosed with shingles.
Team Performances & Upsets
Golden State's loss espn.com to Denver, despite Nikola Jokic's triple-double, highlighted their undermanned status. Conversely, New York's 18-point rally espn.com overcame a massive deficit to beat the Rockets. Phoenix's double-overtime win espn.com came via Jalen Green's buzzer-beater against Orlando, though Dillon Brooks espn.com suffered a broken hand in the same game.
Individual Highlights & Controversy
De'Andre Hunter espn.com underwent season-ending surgery for a detached retina, adding to Sacramento's injury woes. Cade Cunningham espn.com made a strong MVP case with 42 points against the Knicks. Meanwhile, Jalen Green and Devin Booker espn.com both dealt with hip strains during recent losses.
Other Notes
Lakers coach Tyronn Lue espn.com affirmed the team's winning intent despite roster changes. Pau Gasol espn.com secured a role representing athletes on the IOC board through LA28. Pat Riley's statue espn.com was unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena, honoring the Lakers legend.
Ticket & Future Plans
Lakers announced espn.com plans for significant ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.