NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Injuries & Outings
The San Antonio Spurs espn.com star Victor Wembanyama expressed gratitude after a friend was located, highlighting the team's focus beyond basketball. Celtics center Nikola Vucevic fractured his right ring finger espn.com, likely missing approximately a month, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The Lakers will be without LeBron James and Deandre Ayton against the Pacers, the team announced. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant remains sidelined espn.com at least two more weeks with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament. Pistons forward Ausar Thompson left Thursday's game espn.com with a sprained ankle and did not return.
Game Results
The Warriors secured an overtime win in Houston on Thursday, with Draymond Green receiving encouragement from Stephen Curry's text message. In his limited time on the court, Trae Young thrilled the Wizards crowd espn.com in his debut, finishing with 12 points. The Mavericks' Cooper Flagg returned to the lineup espn.com after eight games out but lost to the Magic in a late rally.
Other Notable Updates
Deandre Ayton left Thursday's loss espn.com to the Nuggets with a knee injury, while LeBron James complained of a sore elbow. The Knicks' coach Mike Brown noted that SGA is "better than anybody in the league" at convincing referees of fouls. A federal judge issued a $1 million judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley in a contract dispute with his former agency.