NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injury Updates & Player Status
VJ Edgecombe espn.com will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered during a hard fall the previous night. Harrison Barnes espn.com missed his first game since 2021 after waking from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle. Stephen Curry espn.com will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue, the Warriors announced Sunday.
Notable Performances & Returns
James Harden espn.com made a successful return for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday while still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand. The Cavaliers have since racked up the best record in the NBA after adding the 11-time All-Star. Victor Wembanyama espn.com reflected on his recent visit to Alaska to see the northern lights after the All-Star break.
Team Moves & Transactions
The Nuggets espn.com are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder espn.com signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim. Trae Young espn.com was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston before his Wizards debut.
Coaching & Off-Court News
Lakers coach JJ Redick espn.com called his testy bench exchange with Luka Doncic over the weekend much ado about nothing, saying he didn't understand why it went viral. Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers espn.com were among prominent coaches signing a public letter contending that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college athletics.
Standings & Playoff Picture
The 2025-26 NBA postseason espn.com is a little over six weeks away, with teams positioning themselves for playoff seeding. ESPN analyst Zach Kram espn.com explores how the Eastern Conference's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason despite the Western Conference's recent dominance.
Game Highlights & Defense
The Knicks espn.com held a streaking Spurs team to just 89 points in a dominant showing Sunday, ending San Antonio's winning streak with "high-level" defense. Victor Wembanyama espn.com expressed gratitude to the public for its help in finding a longtime friend of his who had disappeared after being dropped off at a Chicago airport.
Fantasy & League Analysis
With six weeks left until the playoffs, ESPN breaks down espn.com the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team. Fantasy managers espn.com should be looking around the league at potential pickups ahead of the fantasy playoffs.
Milestone Moments
Tyrese Haliburton espn.com, born on leap year, shared his appreciation for birthday wishes, saying it's "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday. The league continues tracking which teams have clinched postseason spots as the regular season winds down.
Legal & Off-Court Developments
Chauncey Billups espn.com faces potential decades in prison due to connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling after his Hall of Fame NBA career. The legal case highlights the intersection of professional sports and off-court activities.