NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates & Returns
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors after recovering from a ruptured Achilles. Anfernee Simons espn.com will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist, coach Billy Donovan said. Deni Avdija espn.com left Sunday's win against the Suns after his lower back issue flared up again. Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks with soreness in his left knee. Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for a few weeks, coach Rick Carlisle said.
Game Highlights
Nikola Jokic espn.com recorded a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, but his Denver Nuggets still lost 128-117 to an undermanned Golden State Warriors team missing Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Draymond Green (back . 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. Karl-Anthony Towns espn.com fired up the Knicks in an 18-point fourth-quarter rally, helping New York overcome an 18-point deficit to beat the Rockets 108-106. Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in the Celtics-Lakers game, continuing his best season as a pro with 9.7 points. 2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.
Fines & Discipline
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.
Olympic & International News
Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN that 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 questions about its new era, new coach, and new decisions.
Player Performances & Awards
After Jaylen Brown espn.com fueled the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday, he received an MVP endorsement from Le Bron James. Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least one week with a right hip strain he suffered against the Spurs on Thursday. Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand Saturday night against Orlando and is still undergoing tests.
Team News & Transactions
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Lakers espn.com confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. 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.
Fantasy Basketball
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead, including Malachi Melton espn.com, Ochai Agbaji, and Rudy Gobert.