NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Movement & Lineup Changes
The Hawks espn.com have removed former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the starting lineup in favor of veteran CJ Mc Collum. Coby White espn.com is set to make his Charlotte Hornets debut on Tuesday night against his former Bulls team.
Injury Updates
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. Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija espn.com, who has been battling lower back issues for weeks, left Sunday's win against the Suns. Bulls guard Anfernee Simons espn.com will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist Monday and see a hand specialist, coach Billy Donovan said. 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. The Bulls espn.com will be without guard Jaden Ivey for at least two weeks because of soreness in his left knee. Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis espn.com (illness) and forward Draymond Green (back were late scratches for Sunday's game against the Nuggets. Utah center Jusuf Nurkic espn.com will undergo nose surgery this week and sit out the rest of the season.
Game Results & Performances
Russell Westbrook espn.com scored 25 points as the Kings snapped a 16-game losing streak -- the longest in franchise history -- with a 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday night. The Spurs espn.com won their ninth straight game, beating the Pistons in a potential NBA Finals preview Monday night. 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 that was missing its four-time All-Star. 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. The Knicks espn.com woke up in the fourth to overcome an 18-point deficit and take down the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday night.
Upcoming Returns & Milestones
Dejounte Murray espn.com is expected to make his return from a ruptured Achilles on Tuesday when the Pelicans host the Warriors. Kevin Durant espn.com told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Off-Court News
A grand jury espn.com returned a no-bill in the case involving former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, who was arrested last fall in what police called a "family violence" incident. The NBA espn.com fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend. The Lakers espn.com confirmed to ESPN on Saturday that they are planning ticket price increases for the 2026-27 season. Legendary Lakers coach Pat Riley espn.com was honored with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
Team Analysis & Future Outlook
Our NBA insiders espn.com break down the biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft. With Los Angeles 2028 espn.com up next on the Olympic calendar, what lies ahead for USA Basketball?
Fantasy & Strategy
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.
Player Reactions & Commentary
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. Another year brings another dunk espn.com for Hall of Fame finalist Marques Johnson.