NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Kings 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 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 will undergo nose surgery this week and miss the remainder of the season. Dejounte Murray is expected to return Tuesday from a ruptured Achilles when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Meanwhile, Patrick Beverley avoided indictment as a grand jury returned a no-bill in his assault case.
League Updates
The NBA fined Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for their weekend scuffle. Kevin Durant told ESPN he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. As USA Basketball looks ahead, the organization faces a new era with new coaching decisions for the 2028 Olympics.
Draft & Future Outlook
With the trade deadline passed, lottery-bound teams now face key questions heading into the 2026 NBA draft. Meanwhile, Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson celebrated another year with his annual birthday dunk, proving age is just a number.
Fantasy Basketball
For fantasy managers down the stretch, ESPN recommends adding players like De'Anthony Melton, James Wiseman, and Yves Missi to bolster rosters for the final push."