NBA Basketball 3d Briefing
×Game Results & Standings
Victor Wembanyama espn.com delivered an emotional performance as the Spurs stunned the Clippers 116-112 after overcoming a 25-point deficit. The Spurs star said he had "zero left" physically but was all smiles after the comeback victory. Meanwhile, the Warriors espn.com pulled off an overtime surprise in Houston, with Draymond Green saying Curry's pre-game text message of encouragement helped fuel their resilience.
Injury Updates
The injury bug continues to plague multiple teams across the league. Jamal Murray espn.com hobbled off the court against the Knicks with an ankle injury and is set for testing Saturday. Nikola Vucevic espn.com underwent surgery Saturday to repair a fractured ring finger on his right hand and will be reevaluated in 3-4 weeks. Deandre Ayton espn.com left Thursday's loss to the Nuggets with a knee injury, while LeBron James espn.com complained of a sore elbow afterward and said he wasn't sure of his status for Friday's game against the Pacers.
The Grizzlies' injury woes continue as Ja Morant espn.com will miss at least two more weeks recovering from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Ausar Thompson espn.com left Thursday's loss to the Spurs in the first quarter with a sprained right ankle and didn't return. Kristaps Porzingis espn.com remains sidelined by a "mysterious" illness that has kept him out since his debut for the Warriors on February 19.
Player Debuts & Returns
Trae Young espn.com dazzled in his Wizards debut, thrilling the D.C. crowd with 12 points in limited action and proving he's the type of player Washington hasn't had since John Wall. Cooper Flagg espn.com returned to the Mavericks' lineup Thursday night after missing eight games due to a left midfoot sprain, contributing 18 points and six assists in a narrow 115-114 loss to the Magic.
Legal & Off-Court News
A federal judge in New York issued a $1 million civil judgment against NBA free agent Malik Beasley espn.com in a contract dispute with his former agency. Separately, Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez espn.com pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of stolen property for his role in a theft group comprising Chilean nationals that burglarized the homes of athletes across the United States in 2024.
Upcoming Storylines
VJ Edgecombe espn.com will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered in a hard fall the previous night. As the trade deadline approaches, teams are evaluating their rosters with Nikola Vucevic espn.com and other veterans facing questions about their fantasy and real-world value