NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Injuries
Nikola Jokic espn.com recorded a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double but the Denver Nuggets still fell 128-117 to the Golden State Warriors. Deni Avdija espn.com left Portland's win against the Suns after his lower back issue flared up again. Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo additional imaging on his injured left wrist and see a hand specialist Monday.
Player Health Updates
Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for a few weeks. Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija has been battling lower back issues for weeks and left Sunday's game against the Suns.
League News & Fines
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday wearing his iconic Armani suit.
Olympic & International Basketball
Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball espn.com includes a new era, new coach and new decisions.
Fantasy & Performance Notes
Every week in fantasy basketball espn.com there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead. The 7-foot center espn.com is having his best season as a pro, averaging 9.7 points. 2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks heading into Sunday.
MVP Race & Player Endorsements
After Jaylen Brown espn.com fueled the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday, he received an MVP endorsement from the other side of the storied rivalry.