NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injuries and Health
Haliburton espn.com shared his appreciation for birthday wishes, noting his leap year birth. Curry espn.com will miss at least five games due to a knee issue, with Warriors espn.com confirming he’ll sit out until after the All-Star break. Edey espn.com is set for another ankle surgery, pushing his return timeline further. Embiid espn.com will miss three games after straining his oblique, while Williamson espn.com left Saturday’s win with an ankle tweak. Porzingis espn.com will miss a fourth straight game due to illness, and Mitchell espn.com and Harden espn.com remain sidelined for Cleveland with lingering injuries.
Game Highlights
Knicks espn.com stifled Spurs espn.com with elite defense, holding them to 89 points. Celtics espn.com delivered a historic offensive performance, led by Tatum and Brown. Knueppel espn.com shattered rookie 3-point records, hitting 207 in 59 games. The Pistons-Cavs espn.com matchup faced an 18-minute delay due to a power surge-induced horn blare.
Trades and Roster Moves
Warriors signed Santos to a three-year, $15M deal, bolstering their frontcourt. Suns espn.com waived Anthony just weeks after acquiring him at the trade deadline. Spurs retained Plumlee for the season’s remainder, adding veteran depth.
Player News and Updates
LeBron espn.com reflected on his father-daughter road trip amid a winning streak. Dort espn.com was ejected after tripping Jokic, who called the foul “unnecessary.” Spoelstra espn.com speculated Durant could play in the 2028 Olympics. Jokic highlighted Dort’s flagrant foul, drawing league attention.
MVP Race and Outlook
Cunningham espn.com and Wembanyama remain top MVP contenders, per Snellings, while Jokic and Embi