NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Player Updates & Injuries
VJ Edgecombe espn.com will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers' star rookie a night earlier on a hard fall. Harrison Barnes espn.com missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle, ending his iron man streak. Trae Young espn.com, who is set to make his Wizards debut Thursday vs. Utah, was ejected for leaving the bench in Monday's loss to Houston.
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.
Notable Stories & Off-Court News
A member of a theft group espn.com comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024, pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen goods. Victor Wembanyama espn.com visited Alaska to see the northern lights after the All-Star break, calling it "the best thing I've ever seen." 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.
Coaching & League News
A number of prominent basketball coaches espn.com, including Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers, signed a public letter contending that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college athletics. 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.
Playoff Picture & Analysis
ESPN analyst Zach Kram espn.com explores the Western Conference's recent dominance and how the East's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason. With six weeks left until the playoffs, ESPN's NBA Power Rankings espn.com highlight the most interesting games left on the schedule for every team. The 2025-26 NBA postseason is a little over six weeks away, and the postseason tracker espn.com shows which teams have clinched.
Fantasy & Strategy
ESPN's NBA fast break espn.com examines which players managers should target before the fantasy playoffs begin. The Cavaliers espn.com have gone from a play-in spot in January to the best record in the NBA after adding 11-time All-Star James Harden.
Legal Issues
Chauncey Billups espn.com faces potential decades in prison due to connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling activities after his Hall of Fame NBA career.