NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Key Plays
The Lakers lost to the Magic 110-109 after a botched final play between Le Bron James and Luka Doncic failed to produce a quality shot. The Cavaliers beat the Knicks as coach Kenny Atkinson noted the "renewed confidence" James Harden has brought to his team. The Hawks defeated the Wizards with Jonathan Kuminga shining in his debut after months of riding the bench in Golden State. The Pelicans celebrated Dejounte Murray's return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon, where he scored 13 points and "didn't miss a beat."
Player Updates & Injuries
Hawks All-Star forward Jalen Johnson played only 5½ minutes before leaving Tuesday's win with a left hip flexor injury. Bulls guard Anfernee Simons aggravated a fractured left wrist that he suffered while with the Celtics, with no timeline for his return. Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Coby White is set to make his Charlotte Hornets debut against his former Bulls team.
Team Moves & Developments
New Lakers president Lon Rosen made it clear that GM Rob Pelinka will remain in his role, flanked by Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi. The Hawks have removed former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the starting lineup in favor of veteran CJ Mc Collum. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the NBA did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a $100K fine for violating the league's player participation policy, a claim the NBA has disputed. Trae Young, recovering from a sprained right knee and quadriceps contusion, returned to Atlanta for his first appearance in his longtime home since being dealt to the Wizards.