NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Player Updates
The Thunder snapped their losing streak against the Pistons despite missing their top six scorers. James Harden sat out Wednesday's game after X-rays revealed a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb. Zion Williamson continues to silence durability concerns by staying on the court consistently.
League News & Transactions
Banned player Jontay Porter joined the upstart USBL's Super Hawks after his NBA lifetime ban for gambling violations. Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joined the Lakers as NBA draft adviser to Rob Pelinka. Suns owner Mat Ishbia offered $1 million prizes to entice stars to participate in next year's All-Star Weekend events in Phoenix.
MVP Race Developments
MVP odds have tightened dramatically as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic near ineligibility for the award. The top two betting favorites face potential disqualification from regular-season MVP consideration.