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