NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Recent Game Results & Player Performances
Towns espn.com sparked an 18-point fourth-quarter rally as the Knicks overcame a deficit to defeat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Jalen Green espn.com hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic. In Detroit, Cade Cunningham espn.com made a strong MVP case with 42 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds in a decisive win over the Knicks.
Injury Updates & Player Status
The Suns continue to face injury setbacks as Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand and is expected to miss an extended period. Fellow Suns guard Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least one week with a right hip strain, adding to the team's concerns. On the injury front, Stephen Curry espn.com will be sidelined for at least five more games with a persistent right knee injury, while Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks due to soreness in his left knee. De'Andre Hunter espn.com underwent season-ending surgery for a detached retina, becoming the third Kings player to do so recently.
Team News & Front Office Moves
The Lakers espn.com confirmed plans for ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. The team also added Lon Rosen espn.com, a longtime Dodgers executive, to their front office. In Phoenix, Suns owner Mat Ishbia espn.com criticized tanking, calling it "a losing behavior done by losers." The NBA is also reportedly planning anti-tanking rule changes espn.com for next season.
Post-All-Star Break Developments
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder espn.com will open their post-break schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Cooper Flagg espn.com will sit out the Mavericks' first game back from the All-Star break due to a left midfoot sprain. The rookie's debut jersey sold for $1 million espn.com, setting a record for a Mavericks collectible. Several teams are making strong runs after the All-Star break, with Miami and Denver espn.com among those showing potential for postseason pushes.