NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Game Results & Injuries
Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein exited Wednesday's game with injuries as the Thunder edged the Knicks 103-100. Caruso suffered a left hip contusion while Hartenstein dealt with left calf tightness. Both players will be reevaluated Thursday.
Player Performances
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to impress with his ability to draw fouls, according to Knicks coach Mike Brown. "SGA, he's a tough cover, and he does a great job of convincing the referees -- probably better than anybody in the league -- that he's getting hit," Brown said after the loss.
Rookie Updates
VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against Utah with a low back bruise. The 76ers' star rookie suffered the injury during a hard fall the previous night. His status remains day-to-day.
Off-Court News
A man pleaded guilty in connection with athlete home burglaries across the United States in 2024. Alexander Esteban Huaiquil Chavez admitted to interstate transportation of stolen property as part of a theft group comprising Chilean nationals.
Coaching & Culture
Prominent coaches including Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers signed a public letter Wednesday about political interference in universities. The letter contends such interference threatens to undermine college athletics' independence.
Player Features
Victor Wembanyama called his recent visit to see Alaska's northern lights "the best thing I've ever seen." The Spurs star made the trip after the All-Star break, adding a unique experience to his offseason activities.