Basketball
Watson scores career-high 35 points to lead short-handed Nuggets over Wizards
Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points to lead the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 107-97 victory over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
NBA and Abu Dhabi extend partnership, league will bring more games there
The NBA and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism announced an extension of their partnership Thursday, with the league agreeing to continue bringing preseason games to the Middle East and the sides completing talks to launch a new global academy in the United Arab Emirates’ capital for top boys players.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr talked with Jonathan Kuminga about his uncertain situation
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Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Europe. But things take time
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NCAA Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball, some other sports
The transfer portal for men's and women's basketball will open the day after the championship game for both NCAA Tournaments for a period of 15 days.
Thomas scores 19 points to power No. 16 Virginia over No. 20 Louisville
Malik Thomas made six 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Johann Grunloh added 16 points and No. 16 Virginia shot 55% in the second half to beat No. 20 Louisville 79-70 on Tuesday night.
NBA adds patches to LeBron James’ jersey to mark record 23rd season
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Kings’ Schroder suspended 3 games after post-game swing at Lakers’ Doncic
The NBA suspended Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder for three games on Saturday after league officials said he tried to swing at Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic last month.
Perry, Dailey lead UCLA to win over Maryland
Trent Perry had 16 points, Eric Dailey Jr. scored 15 and UCLA cruised to a 67-55 victory over Maryland on Saturday night.
Murphy scores 35, Queen has triple-double as Pelicans beat Wizards to snap 9-game skid
Trey Murphy III scored 35 points, Zion Williamson added 31 and Derik Queen had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 rout of the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Having a fresh start, Trae Young’s first order of business with Wizards is getting healthy
Trae Young's tan outfit nearly matched the color of Washington's uniforms. And although he couldn't take the court and help his new team, Wizards fans showed their appreciation.
