NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Highlights
The Kings snapped their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies, as Russell Westbrook poured in 25 points. The Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games by defeating the Pistons in what they called a potential NBA Finals preview. The Jazz face a major setback as Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery and miss the rest of the season.
Player News & Injuries
Dejounte Murray is expected to return Tuesday from a ruptured Achilles when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Kevin Durant told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Patrick Beverley avoided charges as a grand jury returned a no-bill in his assault case from last fall.
League Discipline
Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner were each fined $35,000 by the NBA for their scuffle during a weekend game. The league took swift action to address the on-court incident between the Grizzlies guard and Heat forward.
Olympic Outlook
USA Basketball faces a new era with the 2028 Los Angeles Games approaching, including a new coach and key roster decisions. Durant also criticized U.S. basketball critics while expressing his desire to compete in 2028.
Off-Court Notes
Marques Johnson celebrated his birthday with another impressive dunk, continuing his annual tradition at age. For fantasy basketball players, Melton, Wallace, and Raynaud are recommended pickups for the homestretch of the season.