NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×NBA Injury Report
The Trail Blazers espn.com are without All-Star guard Deni Avdija for Sunday's game against the Suns due to a lower back issue flaring up, following his extended absence battling similar problems. Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is sidelined espn.com for several weeks after being diagnosed with shingles. Suns guard Dillon Brooks suffered a broken hand espn.com Saturday night against Orlando and is undergoing tests, with his return uncertain. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action espn.com against Beverly Hills after police shut down his private event during All-Star Weekend. Bulls guard Jaden Ivey will miss at least two weeks espn.com with left knee soreness. Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least a week espn.com with a right hip strain.
Team Performances
Nikola Jokic's triple-double (35 points, 20 rebounds, 12 wasn't enough as the Denver Nuggets lost to the Warriors espn.com despite an undermanned Golden State team missing key players like Porzingis and Green. The Knicks overcame an 18-point deficit espn.com in the fourth quarter to defeat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night. Jalen Green hit a buzzer-beater espn.com for the Phoenix Suns in double-overtime against Orlando. Kristaps Porzingis made an impact in his Warriors debut espn.com, scoring 12 points in 17 minutes despite opening slow in a loss to the Celtics.
Coaching & Management
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley was honored with a statue espn.com outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue confirmed the team's winning mindset espn.com, stating "We're playing to win," despite a different look from the season's start. The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is on track for the playoffs espn.com after overcoming a blood clot that ended his season last year.
Player Milestones
De'Andre Hunter underwent season-ending surgery espn.com for a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to miss the season recently. Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been named to the IOC board espn.com as an athlete representative through the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Pistons guard Cade Cunningham made his MVP case espn.com with 42 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds in a win over the Knicks. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown weighs a lawsuit against Beverly Hills.
Market Moves
The Lakers confirmed ticket price increases espn.com for the 2026-27 season. The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is on track for the playoffs after overcoming a blood clot that ended his season last year.