NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Player Returns & Injuries
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Deni Avdija espn.com left Sunday's win against the Suns after his lower back issue flared up. Anfernee Simons espn.com will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist.
Fines & Discipline
The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.
Fantasy Basketball
Keon Ellis espn.com and Patrick Beverley are among the pickups to consider for the week ahead as the fantasy basketball season enters its homestretch.
Olympic & International Basketball
Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, USA Basketball espn.com faces a new era with new coaching decisions ahead.
Awards & Recognition
After Jaylen Brown espn.com fueled the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday, he received an MVP endorsement from Le Bron James across the storied rivalry.
Legends & Tributes
NBA legend Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated another birthday with his annual dunk. Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, wearing his iconic Armani suit.