NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Injuries & Returns
Pistons' Thompson left Thursday's loss to the Spurs in the first quarter and didn't return because of a sprained right ankle. Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Cooper Flagg was cleared to return after missing the past eight games because of a left midfoot sprain, the team announced Thursday.
Records & Milestones
LeBron James made the 15,838th FG of his career on Thursday night, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.
Legal & Contracts
A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley on Thursday in a contract dispute with his former agency. Malik Beasley
Team Updates
Here's the latest on Jayson Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season. Jayson Tatum
Draft Outlook
What key questions remain for Boozer, Peterson and seven other top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft class? 2026 draft