NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Team Moves

Nuggets added veteran point guard Tyus Jones to bolster backcourt depth. Thunder clinched their first 2025-26 postseason spot, tightening Western Conference competition. Sandfort signed a two-way deal with Oklahoma City, while Boeheim was waived.

Player Updates

Young will debut for the Wizards Thursday against Utah, ending his 17-game absence since Dec. 27. Harden, sidelined by a broken thumb, returned Sunday in Cleveland’s win. Haliburton, born on a leap year, joked about birthday wishes despite the Pacers’ offseason.

Roster Shifts

Cleveland’s addition of Ramirez—an 11-time All-Star—paired with Harden’s return fueled their January surge. Meanwhile, Entrata collaborates with Goldman Sachs on an IPO, though this isn’t NBA-related.

Market Moves

S&P 500 dipped amid volatility, while Francisco Partners finalized a $2.2B Jamf acquisition.

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