NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Kings espn.com snapped a franchise-worst 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 road win over the Grizzlies, powered by Russell Westbrook's 25 points. Meanwhile, the Spurs espn.com secured their ninth consecutive victory in a physical showdown against the Pistons, a game with potential Finals implications.
Injuries & Returns
Utah's Nurkic espn.com will undergo nose surgery this week, ending his season. In a positive development, Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return from his ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors.
League News
Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Myron Gardner each received a $35,000 fine for their weekend scuffle. A grand jury declined to indict espn.com Patrick Beverley in a family violence case from last fall. Finally, Kevin Durant confirmed he plans to compete for Team USA espn.com at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.