NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
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The S&P 500 espn.com dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June. Entrata espn.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO.
Injuries & Returns
James Harden, still dealing from a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Warriors' Curry sidelined with lingering knee issue espn.com will sit out at least the next five games.
Team Moves & Legal Drama
The Nuggets are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. Prosecutors said on Tuesday that they expect to extend formal plea agreements to 12 of the 31 defendants in the federal case into rigged poker games involving Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones. Why Billups could be facing decades in prison espn.com details his connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games.
Notable Events
Lakers coach JJ Redick called his testy bench exchange with Luka Doncic over the weekend much ado about nothing. Born on leap year, Haliburton shares appreciation for birthday wishes espn.com highlights the Pacers star's unique birthday perspective. Trae Young, set to make his Wizards debut Thursday, was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston.
Player Updates
Memphis Grizzlies second-year center Zach Edey is set to undergo another surgery on his ailing left ankle. Thunder sign Sandfort to 2-way, waive Boeheim espn.com details the Thunder's roster moves. Knicks end Spurs' streak with 'high-level' defense espn.com dominated Sunday.
Playoff Outlook
The 2025-26 NBA postseason is a little over six weeks away. NBA 2025-26 postseason tracker: The Thunder clinch the first postseason spot espn.com provides the latest standings.