NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injuries and Health Updates
Anfernee Simons espn.com aggravated a fractured left wrist that he suffered while with the Celtics, and the team did not offer a timeline for his return. Shaedon Sharpe espn.com, the Trail Blazers guard, was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. Jusuf Nurkic espn.com will undergo nose surgery this week and sit out the rest of the season, further thinning the Utah Jazz’s frontcourt depth.
Roster Moves and Lineup Shifts
The Hawks have removed former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher espn.com from the starting lineup in favor of veteran CJ Mc Collum, signaling a shift in strategy. Deni Avdija espn.com, the Trail Blazers’ All-Star guard, exited Sunday’s game as his lower back issue flared up, adding to the team’s injury concerns.