NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Injury Updates
Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein exited the Thunder's 103-100 win over the Knicks with injuries. Caruso suffered a left hip contusion while Hartenstein dealt with left calf tightness, with both players to be reevaluated Thursday.
Player Performances
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues impressing with his ability to draw fouls, according to Knicks coach Mike Brown. "SGA, he's a tough cover, and he does a great job of convincing the referees -- probably better than anybody in the league -- that he's getting hit," Brown said after Wednesday's game.
League News
Victor Wembanyama called his recent trip to Alaska to see the northern lights "the best thing I've ever seen." The Spurs star made the journey after the All-Star break to witness the natural phenomenon.
Off-Court Developments
VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered on a hard fall the previous night. The 76ers' star rookie is expected to be sidelined at least one game.
Legal Matters
A member of a theft group that burglarized athletes' homes across the United States in 2024 pleaded guilty. Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez admitted to interstate transportation of stolen goods as part of the crimes targeting professional athletes.
Coaching News
Prominent coaches including Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers signed a public letter regarding college athletics. The letter contends that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college sports independence.