NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Cavaliers Continue to Improve
Coach Kenny Atkinson espn.com noted the "renewed confidence" the Cavaliers have shown since James Harden joined the team, following their victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
Hawks News: Debut and Injury
Jonathan Kuminga espn.com shined in his Hawks debut after months on the bench with Golden State. However, Jalen Johnson espn.com exited early with a left hip flexor injury after playing just 5½ minutes in Tuesday's win over the Wizards.
Pelicans Welcome Back Murray
Dejounte Murray espn.com made a successful return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon, scoring 13 points as the Pelicans celebrated his performance as if he "didn't miss a beat."
Lakers Management Update
New Lakers president espn.com Lon Rosen confirmed that GM Rob Pelinka will remain in his role, joined by Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi.
Injury Updates
Bulls guard espn.com Anfernee Simons is still dealing with a fractured left wrist, while Trae Young espn.com returned to Atlanta for the first time since being traded to the Wizards, though he's still recovering from knee and quad injuries.