NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
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Kings snapped a franchise-worst 16-game losing streak with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies. Russell Westbrook contributed 25 points in the road win. Meanwhile, Spurs won their ninth straight game, beating the Pistons in what was called a potential NBA Finals preview.
Player Updates
Patrick Beverley received favorable news as a grand jury returned a no-bill in his assault case. In other player news, Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery this week and will miss the rest of the season with the Jazz. Dejounte Murray is expected to return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors.
League Notes
Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner were each fined $35,000 for their scuffle in a weekend game. Kevin Durant told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, while USA Basketball begins preparing for a new Olympic era.