NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 21, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
NBA Injury & Disciplinary Updates
The Denver Nuggets received positive news as forward Peyton Watson is slated to return Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, concluding an absence of over six weeks due to a hamstring strain. Conversely, the Golden State Warriors faced a setback when center Kristaps Porzingis exited Friday's road game against Detroit early due to lower back spasms, raising concerns about his immediate availability. Separately, the league office levied a substantial penalty against Philadelphia, as center Andre Drummond was fined $25,000 for making a gesture resembling a shooting motion directed toward the Sacramento Kings' bench during recent action which violated league conduct standards.