Basketball
Basketball is a huge sport, widely followed by the Americans and growing in Africa.
On this page, the focus is on The National Basketball Association and the latest news, transfer, results of all the 30 franchises.
The franchises includes; Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Texas, Sixers, Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, OKC Thunder etc.
Also, covered are stories on the NBA biggest stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Russel Westbrook, Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis, and Joel Embiid.
We also talk about Basketball Legends such as Micheal Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Jerry West are not left out.
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NBA Summary: January 25, 2025 – Top Performers and Results
The NBA delivered an action-packed night on January 25, 2025, with thrilling games and standout performances from top players. Several…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to 4th Straight Win Against Depleted 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the star for the Milwaukee Bucks as they defeated the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 at Fiserv Forum,…
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What NBA history did Kevin Durant make during Phoenix Suns clash with Pistons
Kevin Durant scored 18 points, grabbed five rebounds, made three assists, had one steal, and blocked three shots in his…
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NBA Wednesday Recap: January 15, 2025: High-scoring and Action-packed matchups
It was an action-packed night in the NBA as teams battled across the league, delivering thrilling performances and standout individual…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Milwaukee Bucks to Victory Over Sacramento Kings
The Milwaukee Bucks secured a commanding 130-115 win over the Sacramento Kings at Fiserv Forum, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering an…
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What Los Angeles Lakers did to honour retiring Michael Cooper
The Los Angeles Lakers honoured Michael Cooper on Monday night by retiring his No. 21 jersey in a heartfelt halftime…
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NBA: Pacers End Cavaliers’ Streak, Tatum Shines for Celtics, and Nuggets Fight Back
The Indiana Pacers stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, coming from 15 points behind to end the Cavaliers’ 12-game winning…
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NBA Summary: January 10, 2025 – A Thrilling Night of Action Across the League
The NBA witnessed some high-energy matchups on January 10, with several key games featuring stellar performances across the league. SportsRation…
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Why Lakers and Clippers NBA Home Games Have Been Postponed
The NBA has announced that the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers’ home games scheduled for Saturday have been…
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Nigerian Players in the NBA: Performance Review for the 2024-2025 Season
The 2024-2025 NBA season has seen several Nigerian players making their mark on the court, contributing significantly to their teams’…
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NBA Results Summary for January 9, 2025 – Bucks win, Nuggets clip Clippers, Cavaliers prevail over Thunder
The NBA saw some exciting action on January 9, with a full slate of games that kept fans on the…
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Summary of what happened in the NBA on January 7, 2025
In this article, Uduak Oscar of SPORTSRATION presents a detailed summary and thoughts on the NBA games decided on Tuesday,…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo records trible-double as Bucks end losing streak with victory over Raptors
Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double to help the Milwaukee Bucks end their losing streak with a 128-104 victory over the…
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How long can LeBron James continue to play top-level basketball? – The 40-year-old NBA icon shares his thoughts
LeBron James marked his 40th birthday on Monday with gratitude and optimism about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers.…
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NBA: Pelicans Coach and Players Struggle with Tragedy in New Orleans
Willie Green, coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, received a text from his father early Wednesday morning. It started with…
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NBA Results and Summary – January 2, 2025
SportsRation presents a summary of the NBA games from January 2, 2025, as teams battled for important wins across the…
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LeBron James Becomes First NBA Player to Play as a Teenager and Over 40
LeBron James made history on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, becoming the first NBA player to compete both as a teenager…
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NBA Summary: Jaylen Brown Shines as Celtics Dominate Pacers
Jaylen Brown delivered a stellar 44-point performance as the Boston Celtics ended their two-game losing streak with a commanding 142-105…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo disappointed Milwaukee Bucks won’t play on Christmas Day
Giannis Antetokounmpo, nicknamed the “Nigerian Freak,” has expressed disappointment that the Milwaukee Bucks will not feature in the NBA’s Christmas…
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LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career minutes record
On a historic Thursday night, LeBron James made basketball history by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-held record for the most regular-season…
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How Nigerian-born NBA star Precious Achiuwa’s “What If Unlimited” Is Giving Kids in Nigeria Hope and Opportunity
Precious Achiuwa, a forward for the New York Knicks, has been helping kids in Nigeria through his nonprofit, What If…
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Clippers delight as Mavericks place SENSATIONAL Luka Dončić on injury list ahead of NBA game
The Dallas Mavericks have placed Luka Dončić on the injury list ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers…
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Bucks bag NBA Cup: Giannis steals the show
The Milwaukee Bucks made history last night, clinching their first-ever NBA Cup title with a 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma…
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NBA Game Recaps: Nuggets, 76ers, Bulls, Pistons, Cavaliers, Clippers Shine
In another exciting night of NBA action, several teams pulled off impressive wins, showing off great individual and team performances.…
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Top NBA Assist Performances of 2024: A Showcase of Teamwork
The 2024 NBA season has seen teams take their playmaking to another level, with remarkable assist records being set across…
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48-Three-Pointers: Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors set new NBA record
The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors set a new NBA record by making a total of 48 three-pointers in…
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NBA: LeBron James returns as Lakers edge Grizzles
LeBron James returned to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers and helped them win 116-100 against the Memphis…
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Giannis leads Bucks to NBA Cup final with big win over Hawks
Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks reach the 2024 NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.…
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Rockets Edge Warriors 91-90, End 15-Game Losing Streak to Advance to NBA Cup Semifinal
The Houston Rockets won a close game against the Golden State Warriors, 91-90, in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, earning a…
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Nigerian-born stars Achiuwa and Agbaji in action as Knicks Beat Raptors 113-108
The New York Knicks secured a 113-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, marking their fifth victory in…
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