NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
The Nuggets espn.com are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder espn.com clinched the first postseason spot as the 2025-26 NBA postseason approaches. The Cavaliers espn.com have transformed their season after adding 11-time All-Star James Harden, racking up the best record in the NBA since January.
Player News & Injuries
Trae Young espn.com was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston ahead of his Wizards debut. James Harden espn.com made a successful return for the Cavaliers on Sunday while still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand. Stephen Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue. Joel Embiid espn.com will miss at least three games with a strained right oblique. Zach Edey espn.com is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle with his return TBD.
Team Moves & Transactions
The Thunder espn.com signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim. The Warriors espn.com signed starting forward Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million contract extension. The Grizzlies face uncertainty with Zach Edey's ankle surgery. The Pelicans espn.com saw Zion Williamson "tweak his ankle" and leave Saturday's win over the Jazz in the second quarter.
Notable Games & Performances
The Knicks espn.com held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday. The Lakers espn.com capped off LeBron James' father-daughter road trip with a win. Nikola Jokic espn.com angrily confronted Lu Dort after the Thunder guard was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 that appeared to trip the Nuggets star.
Upcoming Storylines
Trae Young prepares for his Wizards debut Thursday vs. Utah after the bench ejection incident. Stephen Curry espn.com acknowledges he'll be out "a little longer" as he continues rehabbing his knee without yet advancing to court work. Erik Spoelstra espn.com says it would be "incredible" to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.