NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Knicks espn.com ended the Spurs' winning streak with a dominant 89-89 defensive performance Sunday. Meanwhile, the Thunder espn.com clinched the first postseason spot, marking a significant milestone in the 2025-26 NBA race. The Cavaliers espn.com continue their surge, now boasting the NBA's best record after adding 11-time All-Star James Harden to their roster.
Player Updates & Injuries
Warriors star Stephen Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue, the team announced Sunday. The Warriors espn.com center Kristaps Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness. Meanwhile, James Harden espn.com, still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cavaliers on Sunday.
Transactions & Roster Moves
The Nuggets espn.com are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder espn.com signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim. Additionally, the Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension Saturday.
Debut & Return News
Trae Young espn.com, set to make his Wizards debut Thursday vs. Utah, was ejected for leaving the bench during Monday's loss to Houston. LeBron James espn.com celebrated a successful father-daughter road trip as the Lakers secured a win. The Pelicans espn.com forward Zion Williamson "tweaked his ankle" and left Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.
Other Notable Developments
Former NBA star Chauncey Billups espn.com faces potential decades in prison due to connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling. Pacers espn.com star Tyrese Haliburton shared appreciation for birthday wishes, noting being born on a leap year makes celebrations "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday. The Grizzlies espn.com second-year center Zach Edey is set for another surgery on his ailing left ankle, with his return TBD.
Olympic & Future Outlook
Heat espn.com coach Erik Spoelstra called it "incredible" to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play. The 76ers espn.com announced Joel Embiid will miss at least three games due to a strained right oblique.