NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Moves & Injuries
The Nuggets espn.com are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. Meanwhile, the Thunder espn.com signed forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim. The Warriors espn.com announced that Stephen Curry will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue. The 76ers espn.com said Joel Embiid will miss at least three games with a strained right oblique. Memphis Grizzlies espn.com second-year center Zach Edey is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle with his return to be determined.
Game Results & Performances
The Knicks espn.com held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday. The Cavaliers espn.com secured a win with James Harden making a successful return despite dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand. The Celtics espn.com posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets. The Lakers espn.com capped off a successful father-daughter road trip with LeBron James and his daughter Zhuri. The Pelicans espn.com forward Zion Williamson "tweaked his ankle" and was forced to leave Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.
Playoff Picture
The Thunder espn.com clinched the first postseason spot as the 2025-26 NBA postseason approaches. The Cavaliers espn.com have transformed their season since January, racking up the best record in the NBA after adding 11-time All-Star James Harden. The Wizards espn.com will debut Trae Young on Thursday against Utah after he was ejected for leaving the bench during Monday's loss to Houston.
Other Notable Developments
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic espn.com angrily confronted Thunder guard Lu Dort after he was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected for appearing to trip Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move." Warriors coach Steve Kerr espn.com walked back comments on center Kristaps Porzingis' diagnosis, who will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness. Warriors forward Gui Santos espn.com signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton espn.com shared appreciation for birthday wishes, speaking about being born on a leap year. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra espn.com said it would be "incredible" to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if he still wants to play.