NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Game Highlights

The S&P 500 dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June. Entrata is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO.

Injuries & Moves

The Pistons-Cavs game was delayed 18 minutes by a blaring horn after a power surge. Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history against the Nets. Sources indicate Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) will be reevaluated in two weeks, while the Suns waived Cole Anthony three weeks after his trade. Cavs All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each missed their second straight game, alongside Keon Ellis and Dean Wade. Heat guard Norman Powell (groin) will miss at least a week. The Spurs signed Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season.

Records & Awards

Knueppel broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th. NBA awards update highlights Cunningham and Wembanyama as MVP contenders.

Macro & Policy

Japan may intervene to buy yen amid speculation. Ecuador eyes a $4B bond sale return.