NBA Basketball 3d Briefing

Scandal & Suspensions

Nuggets bolster depth espn.com with veteran point guard Tyus Jones. Trae Young espn.com was ejected for leaving the bench ahead of his Wizards debut. Thunder sign espn.com Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving Buddy Boeheim.

Playoff Race & Standings

NBA 2025-26 postseason tracker espn.com shows the Thunder clinching the first postseason spot. Cavaliers' win streak espn.com continues with James Harden's return despite a broken thumb. Knicks end Spurs' streak espn.com with dominant 89-point defense.

Injury Updates

Warriors' Curry sidelined espn.com with a persistent right knee issue, missing at least five games. Grizzlies' Edey espn.com set for another ankle surgery with return TBD. Pelicans' Williamson espn.com tweaked his ankle and left the Jazz game. 76ers' Embiid espn.com out with a strained right oblique for at least three games.

Player Returns & Milestones

Harden returns in win espn.com for Cavaliers despite broken thumb. Kerr walks back espn.com comments on Porzingis' illness diagnosis. Warriors ink Santos espn.com to a three-year, $15M contract extension.

Off-Court News

in gambling scandal espn.com involving Chauncey Billups and Mafia-affiliated poker games. LeBron's father-daughter road trip espn.com capped with a Lakers win. Spoelstra on Durant espn.com says Olympic return in '28 would be 'incredible.' Haliburton shares birthday espn.com appreciation for leap year recognition.