NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Contract Extensions & Roster Moves
Gui Santos secured a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Warriors on Saturday, sources confirmed. The Spurs bolstered their frontcourt by signing Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the season, while the Suns waived Cole Anthony just three weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline.
Injury Updates
Lauri Markkanen faces a two-week absence after an MRI on his hip, making him the latest Jazz player sidelined by injury. The Heat announced Norman Powell will miss at least a week with a Grade 1 groin strain. Cleveland ruled out Donovan Mitchell and James Harden for their second straight game, joining Keon Ellis and Dean Wade on the sidelines.
On-Court Drama
Nikola Jokic confronted Lu Dort after the Thunder guard's flagrant foul 2 ejection for appearing to trip him during Friday's game. The Pistons-Cavs matchup experienced an 18-minute delay in the third quarter due to a power surge triggering a blaring horn.
Record-Breaking Performances
Kon Knueppel shattered the NBA rookie 3-point record, hitting his 207th trey in just 59 games to surpass Keegan Murray's mark. The Celtics delivered one of the best offensive performances in league history against the Nets on Friday night.