NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Player Moves & Team Updates
Trae Young will make his Wizards debut Thursday night against the Jazz after being traded from Atlanta in January. The Nuggets are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones. The Thunder signed former Iowa forward Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract while waiving guard Buddy Boeheim.
Standings & Postseason
The 2025-26 NBA postseason is just over six weeks away. The Thunder have already clinched the first postseason spot. The Cavaliers have transformed their season after adding 11-time All-Star James Harden, moving from a play-in position to the NBA's best record.
Injury Updates
Stephen Curry will sit out at least the next five games due to his persistent right knee issue. James Harden, still dealing with a broken thumb in his non-shooting hand, made a successful return for the Cavaliers in Sunday's win.
Game Highlights
The Knicks ended the Spurs' winning streak with a dominant defensive performance, holding the streaking team to just 89 points. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shared his appreciation for birthday wishes, noting that being born on a leap year is "just as good" when it's not technically his birthday.