NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Team USA Outlook
Kevin Durant espn.com confirmed he intends to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, pushing back against critics. That future for USA Basketball espn.com includes a new coach and critical roster decisions as the program enters a new era.
MVP Buzz
Le Bron James espn.com stumped for Celtics star Jaylen Brown in the MVP conversation following Boston's victory over the Lakers on Sunday.
Injury Updates
Deni Avdija espn.com left Portland's win over Phoenix with a flare-up of his lower back issue. Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo additional wrist imaging and consult a specialist. Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton espn.com will miss weeks after being diagnosed with shingles. Golden State ruled out Kristaps Porzingis espn.com (illness) and Draymond Green (back late for their game.
Game Highlights
Despite a historic 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist espn.com triple-double from Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets fell 128-117 to a short-handed Golden State Warriors squad. Earlier, Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a first-quarter dunk over Luka Doncic in Boston's win.
Lakers Honor
The Lakers unveiled a statue of legendary former coach Pat Riley espn.com outside Crypto.com Arena, depicting him in his signature Armani suit.