NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Injury Updates
Joel Embiid will miss at least three games with a strained right oblique. Zion Williamson tweaked his ankle and left Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter. Kristaps Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game due to general illness.
Player News
Stephen Curry remains sidelined from persistent right knee issues and hasn't advanced to court work yet. Erik Spoelstra called the possibility of Kevin Durant playing in the 2028 Olympics "incredible" if Durant still wants to participate.
Contract Moves
The Warriors signed Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension. Nikola Jokic angrily confronted Lu Dort after the Thunder guard was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 that appeared to trip the Nuggets star.
Game Highlights
Lu Dort was ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move." The Pelicans secured a win over the Jazz despite Zion Williamson leaving with an ankle tweak in the second quarter.