NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Player Contracts & Transactions

The Warriors signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension on Saturday. The Spurs added Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season, while the Suns waived Cole Anthony three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline.

Injury Updates

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least two weeks with a hip injury after an MRI. Heat guard Norman Powell suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be sidelined for at least a week. The Cavaliers ruled out Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Keon Ellis, and Dean Wade for their game against the Pistons.

Game Highlights

The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history against the Nets on Friday night. The Pistons-Cavs game experienced an 18-minute delay in the third quarter due to a power surge that caused a blaring horn malfunction.

On-Court Incidents

Thunder guard Lu Dort was ejected after being called for a flagrant foul 2 for appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."

Records & Milestones

Knicks rookie Kon Knueppel broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th against the Pacers in just 59 games.