NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×MVP Race Heating Up
Le Bron James espn.com endorsed Jaylen Brown for MVP after the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday. Brown's performance has put him in serious MVP contention.
Injury Updates
Deni Avdija espn.com exited the Trail Blazers' win against the Suns due to lower back issues that have plagued him for weeks. Meanwhile, Anfernee Simons espn.com will undergo imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist.
Team News
The Warriors were without Kristaps Porzingis espn.com (illness) and Draymond Green (back in their win over the Nuggets. Despite Nikola Jokic espn.com posting a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double, Denver fell to Golden State 128-117.
Notable Moments
The Lakers unveiled a statue of Pat Riley espn.com outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, honoring the legendary coach in his iconic Armani suit. In the Celtics-Lakers game, Neemias Queta espn.com threw down a dunk over Luka Doncic early in the contest.
Health Concerns
Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will miss a few weeks for the Pacers. The point guard's absence is a significant blow to Indiana's playoff push.