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Redick espn.com dismissed his sideline tiff with Luka Doncic as much ado about nothing, questioning why the exchange went viral over the weekend. The Nuggets espn.com bolstered their backcourt depth by adding free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. Trae Young espn.com was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston, just ahead of his Wizards debut against Utah on Thursday.
Player Updates
Harden espn.com made a successful return for the Cavaliers on Sunday despite dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand. Meanwhile, Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games because of his persistent right knee issue. Edey espn.com is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle, with his return date still to be determined.
Standings & Achievements
The Thunder espn.com have clinched the first postseason spot for the 2025-26 NBA playoffs. The Cavaliers espn.com have transformed their season, moving from a play-in spot in January to now having the best record in the NBA after adding James Harden. Haliburton espn.com, born on a leap year, shared that his birthdays are "just as good" even when it's not technically his actual birthday.
On-Court Action
The Knicks espn.com held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant defensive performance. Barnes espn.com missed his first game since 2021 after waking up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle. LeBron James espn.com capped off a successful father-daughter road trip with a Lakers victory alongside his daughter Zhuri.
Legal Matters
Prosecutors expect to extend formal plea agreements to 12 of the 31 defendants in the federal case involving rigged poker games with Billups espn.com and Jones. Following his Hall of NBA career, Billups espn.com faces the possibility of decades in prison due to his connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling.