The University of the South Pacific’s basketball court in Laucala was buzzing with activity this afternoon, as members of the United States Navy and the Republic of the Fiji Navy took part in friendly matches.

John Haliburton agreed to stay home for the “foreseeable future” and will not attend games in the playoffs after the dad of Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was involved in an on-court confrontation with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year.

Jalen Brunson scored 32 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter after injuring his ankle, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 27 to lead the visiting York Knicks to a 94-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Stephen Curry went for a game-high 36 point and the Golden State Warriors, despite missing injured Jimmy Butler III, rallied past the visiting Houston Rockets 104-93 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series in San Francisco.

Luka Doncic scored 16 of his 31 points in a dominating first quarter and added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Outworked and outplayed by Minnesota in Game One, the Lakers know they must find some toughness if they are to bounce back in the first round of the NBA playoffs while the league hopes LA’s biggest stars stick around long enough to boost viewing figures.

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points and Jimmy Butler III added 25 as the Golden State Warriors held off the Houston Rockets 95-85 on Sunday in Game 1 of this Western Conference first-round series.

Unrivaled “almost broke even” in the inaugural season of the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, commissioner Micky Lawler said.

Stephen Curry scored 52 points and Jimmy Butler III added 27 to lead the visiting Golden State Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125 on Tuesday for their third straight victory and their 12th in the past 15 games.

The National Basketball Association is in discussions with some of Europe’s top football clubs about backing teams in a new basketball league on the continent, in what could potentially be a significant international expansion effort by a U.S. sports league.

Luka Doncic had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves added 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their home winning streak to eight games with a 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.