NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Kings espn.com snapped their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies. Russell Westbrook led the way with 25 points in the road win. The Spurs espn.com extended their winning streak to nine games by defeating the Pistons in what could be an NBA Finals preview.
Player News & Injuries
Utah center Jusuf Nurkic espn.com will undergo nose surgery this week and miss the remainder of the season. Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return Tuesday from a ruptured Achilles when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Meanwhile, Patrick Beverley espn.com avoided indictment as a grand jury returned a no-bill in his assault case.
League Updates
The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. As USA Basketball looks ahead, the organization espn.com faces a new era with new coaching decisions for the 2028 Olympics.
Draft & Future Outlook
With the trade deadline passed, lottery-bound teams espn.com now face key questions heading into the 2026 NBA draft. Meanwhile, Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated another year with his annual birthday dunk, proving age is just a number.
Fantasy Basketball
For fantasy managers down the stretch, ESPN recommends espn.com adding players like De'Anthony Melton, James Wiseman, and Yves Missi to bolster rosters for the final push."