NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Returns and Injuries
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Anfernee Simons espn.com will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist, coach Billy Donovan said. Deni Avdija espn.com, who has been battling lower back issues for weeks, left Sunday's win against the Suns. Devin Booker espn.com will miss at least one week with a right hip strain he suffered against the Spurs on Thursday.
Game Highlights and Results
Nikola Jokic espn.com put up a 35-point, 20-rebound, 12-assist triple-double on Sunday afternoon, but his Denver Nuggets still lost 128-117 to an undermanned Golden State Warriors team. Karl-Anthony Towns espn.com fired up the Knicks in an 18-point fourth-quarter rally to overcome an 18-point deficit and take down the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night. Jalen Green espn.com hit a 3-pointer from the right corner at the buzzer to give the Phoenix Suns a 113-110 double-overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
Fines and Discipline
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. espn.com and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend.
Olympic and International Basketball
Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. With Los Angeles 2028 up next on the Olympic calendar, USA Basketball espn.com faces questions about its new era, new coach, and new decisions.
Fantasy Basketball Updates
Every week in fantasy basketball espn.com, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
MVP Race and Awards
After Jaylen Brown espn.com fueled the Celtics' win over the Lakers on Sunday, he received an MVP endorsement from the other side of the storied rivalry - Le Bron James.
Team News and Transactions
Bulls guard Jaden Ivey espn.com will miss at least two weeks because of soreness in his left knee. Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton espn.com was diagnosed with shingles and will be away from the team for a few weeks, coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday. De'Andre Hunter espn.com had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.
Warriors Updates
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis espn.com (illness) and forward Draymond Green (back were late scratches for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Suns Injury Woes
Suns guard Dillon Brooks espn.com broke his left hand Saturday night against Orlando. Brooks was still undergoing tests Sunday, and coach Jordan Ott wasn't sure when he might return to the floor.
Special Events and Honors
Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson espn.com celebrated another year with his annual birthday dunk.
Ticket Prices and Business
The Lakers confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season.
Team Mindsets
The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue espn.com made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain unchanged - they're playing to win.