NBA roundup: Stephen Curry’s late three-pointer takes the Warriors over the Suns

NBA roundup: Stephen Curry’s late three-pointer takes the Warriors over the Suns

After winning three straight, Devin Booker led the Suns with a game-high 32 points. Bradley Beal contributed 15 points and two steals, while Kevin Durant recorded a double-double for Phoenix with 24 points and 10 rebounds. On Saturday night in San Francisco, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 113-112 despite a frantic end…

NBA roundup: Pistons overcome Trail Blazers in overtime after trailing by 23 points

NBA roundup: Pistons overcome Trail Blazers in overtime after trailing by 23 points

The Detroit Pistons upset the Portland Trail Blazers 128-122 in overtime on Thursday night courtesy of a season-high 27 points and a career-high 22 rebounds from Jalen Duren. The Detroit Pistons overcame a 23-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 128-122 in overtime on Thursday night, led by a season-high 27 points and…

P.J. Washington is traded by the Charlotte Hornets to the Dallas Mavericks as a swap for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a first-round pick

P.J. Washington is traded by the Charlotte Hornets to the Dallas Mavericks as a swap for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a first-round pick

According to several sources, the Dallas Mavericks are trading guard Seth Curry, forward Grant Williams, and their 2027 first-round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward P.J. Washington. The draft selection has few defenses. Washington, 25, is averaging 13.6 points this season on 44.6% shooting and 32.4% three-point shooting. He has played…

NBA 2023–24 roundup: Pistons and Jaden Ivey startle Kings

NBA 2023–24 roundup: Pistons and Jaden Ivey startle Kings

With a game-winning 37 points, Jaden Ivey guides the Detroit Pistons to an incredible triumph over the Sacramento Kings.The Detroit Pistons defeated the Sacramento Kings 133-120 on Wednesday night. Marcus Sasser and Alec Burks each made clutch 3-pointers late in the game, and Jaden Ivey scored 19 of his career-high 37 points in a stellar…

NBA roundup: Clippers continue their winning run after topping the Hawks

NBA roundup: Clippers continue their winning run after topping the Hawks

The Los Angeles Clippers, who are on a four-game winning streak, defeated the Atlanta Hawks 149-144 on Monday night. Kawhi Leonard scored 10 of his 36 points in the last five minutes of play. Leonard, who had earlier in the day been awarded the Western Conference’s Player of the Week, gave the Clippers a lead…

NBA roundup: Bulls rally to prevail over the Wolves in overtime

NBA roundup: Bulls rally to prevail over the Wolves in overtime

After halftime, Coby White and DeMar DeRozan combined for 51 of their 66 points, helping the home Chicago Bulls overcome a 23-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-123 in overtime on Tuesday. on 50.5 seconds remaining, Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota tied the score at 115 on a 3-pointer. DeRozan scored Chicago’s first six points…

International Olympic women’s basketball qualification is about to start

International Olympic women’s basketball qualification is about to start

Four teams will play in a round-robin competition hosted by Belgium, China, Hungary, and Brazil. Hungary and Brazil’s top three teams will go to the Olympics. The top two teams outside of France and the United States in Belgium and China will also be qualified for the Games. In women’s basketball, the United States and…