Nikola Jović will be absent for at least four weeks with a broken bone in his right hand, the Miami Heat announced Tuesday. The Heat, currently ninth in the East, are chasing a top-six finish to secure a direct playoff spot so this is a major setback for the team’s push for a guaranteed playoff spot. Nikola Jović suffered the injury during Sunday’s game against Milwaukee and was diagnosed with a fracture at halftime. He was sidelined at Monday’s game in Atlanta and was evaluated by team doctors on Tuesday, who set the four-week recovery timeline. He has been given a splint to wear until he’s re-evaluated. “I feel for Niko,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “I know how much he’s put into this.” Jović, averaging 10.7 points and 3.9 rebounds this season, is expected to miss at least 15 games. The earliest he could return is March 25, when Miami faces the Warriors.

The NBA announced that Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has been suspended for one game without pay after getting his six Flagrant Foul this season. Claxton entered Monday’s game with five points and picked up a Flagrant Foul 1 in the fourth quarter of the Nets’ 107-99 loss to the Wizards. As punishment, he will miss the team’s next game against the Thunder at Barclays Center and will not be paid for the game.

Joel Embiid sat out of the 76ers game as his left knee injury continues to cast doubt on whether he’ll be playing in the nearest future. The All-Star center underwent testing Monday, with more scheduled for the following day, and was ruled out for Philadelphia’s 142-110 loss to Chicago. Embiid’s absence from this game marked his 38th missed game of the season. The uncertainty of his return has left the struggling Sixers uncertain about their next steps—whether it’s rest, surgery, or playing through the pain, depending on test results. Despite growing concerns, head coach Nick Nurse has denied rumors indicating that Joel Embiid will be out for the rest of the season.

Andre Iguodala has officially retired his number at The Warriors. He signed to the warriors in 2013, unsure of what the future held for him. Through multiple sacrifices, hard work and consistency, he contributed to four championships, highlighted by an NBA Finals MVP win in 2015, their first title in four decades. Last Sunday the Warriors honored Andre Iguodala as a part of their dynasty by honoring the retirement of his No. 9 jersey and raising it to the rafters at Chase Center. “It’s been a wild journey, but it’s been a beautiful blessing,” Iguodala said in his speech.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned to action Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games due to a broken left hand. Coming off the bench, Jabari Smith played 38 minutes in Houston’s 121-115 win, finishing with 15 points (including 4-of-6 from three) and nine rebounds before fouling out. “It was just a little bit of everything,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said of Smith’s return. “Easing him back into it … we’ll see how he looks, and everything is kind of open moving forward.”

Basketball Legend Jamal Crawford is launching Courtside Crawsover, a new alternate game telecast blending live analysis, celebrity guests, and sports culture. Co-hosted by former MLB All-Star Dexter Fowler, the show premieres Feb. 27 on NBA League Pass and the NBA app during the Lakers-Timberwolves matchup. Jamal Crawford promises a fresh, exciting take on basketball coverage. “We are bringing something totally different. This is an alt-cast like no other,” Crawford said. “We are bringing something cool to you … focused on culture, sport, talking to your favorite celebrities and favorite entertainers. ”

Detroit Piston are on a seven-game winning streak, steadily achieving a milestone they haven’t reach in nearly two decades. This streak is their longest since the championship-contending days of the early 2000s. If they win their match on Wednesday against the Bolton Celtics(7 ET, NBA League Pass)., they will achieve an 8-game winning streak, achieving a milestone they haven’t beaten aince the 2006-07 campaign. Beating the Celtics won’t be an easy feat but Detroit has rest-advantage on its side, as Boston is on their second leg of an consecutive nba game after Tuesday’s 111-101 win over the Toronto Raptors.