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×Injury Updates Rock Playoff Picture
The Warriors' championship hopes suffered another blow as Stephen Curry was ruled out for an additional 10 days with a persistent right knee issue, sources told ESPN. The absence compounds Golden State's struggles as they try to secure a favorable playoff seeding. Meanwhile, the 76ers lost their offensive engine when Tyrese Maxey was diagnosed with a right pinkie tendon injury requiring at least three weeks of recovery, the team announced Tuesday.
Playoff Race Heats Up
The NBA playoff picture continues to take shape with the Thunder and Spurs dominating the Western Conference standings, while the Celtics have climbed into championship contention after a strong stretch run. However, Boston's momentum hit a speed bump when Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter against the Spurs following back-to-back technical fouls. The Lakers managed a win without their leader as LeBron James sat out his third consecutive game due to left foot arthritis and a right hip contusion, defeating the Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
Off-Court Developments
Lakers star Luka Dončić faces a personal challenge off the court as he and fiancée Anamaria Goltes have separated, with sources confirming he's now in a custody battle over their two daughters. The basketball world also witnessed a historic auction as Scottie Pippen's personal memorabilia sold for over $6.2 million, including his famed "Flu Game" jersey, through Sotheby's 71-lot collection. draft analysts are tracking prospect movement in the updated 2026 NBA mock draft with March Madness approaching, identifying which players are rising and falling in the rankings.