NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Injuries & Returns
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Anfernee Simons espn.com will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist. Deni Avdija espn.com exited Sunday's win against the Suns after his lower back issue flared up. Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand against Orlando and is undergoing tests to determine his return timeline. Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least one week with a right hip strain suffered against the Spurs. Jaden Ivey espn.com will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to soreness in his left knee. Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the Pacers for a few weeks.
Game Results & Highlights
Nikola Jokic espn.com posted a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double but his Nuggets fell 128-117 to the undermanned Warriors. Jalen Green espn.com hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Magic. Julius Randle espn.com fired up the Knicks in an 18-point fourth-quarter rally to overcome the Rockets 108-106. Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers game.
Team Updates & Transactions
The Warriors ruled out Kristaps Porzingis espn.com (illness) and Draymond Green (back for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. The Bulls' Jaden Ivey will miss at least two weeks with a sore knee. The Kings' De'Andre Hunter espn.com had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Sacramento player to undergo season-ending surgery recently. The Lakers confirmed they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.
League News & Fines
The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their scuffle in a game over the weekend. Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, USA Basketball espn.com faces new decisions about its coaching staff and roster. Jaylen Brown espn.com received an MVP endorsement from Le Bron James after fueling the Celtics' win over the Lakers. Legendary coach Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.
Fantasy Basketball & Strategy
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Keon Ellis espn.com and other pickups could provide value for the homestretch. Tre Mann has shown flashes of potential recently. Olivier Sarr might be worth adding in deeper leagues.
Other Notable Items
Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated another year with his annual birthday dunk. The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Tyronn Lue espn.com made it clear the organization's goals remain unchanged.