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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2022 NBA Playoffs: Ayton, Paul guide Suns to win over Pelicans
In the absence of the injured Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns managed to find a way to defeat the New…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Sixers, Celtics win Game 2 to extend lead in series
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors 104-101 in Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs to go 3-0 up…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Pelicans pick up shock win over Suns
The New Orleans Pelicans claimed an impressive 125-114 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their 2022 NBA…
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2022 NBA Playoffs Recap: Warriors, 76ers pick up consecutive wins in series
The Golden State Warriors continued their good run of fom with a 126-106 victory over the Denver Nuggets to make…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Celtics win thrilling Game 1 against Nets
The Boston Celtics started their 2022 NBA Playoffs journey with a hard-earned 115-114 win over a rejuvenated Brooklyn Nets side.…
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Watch how Durant’s miss and Tatum’s Layup At Buzzer hands the Celtics Game 1 Victory Over Nets
Jason Tatum’s incredible layup handed the Boston Celtics a 115-114 win in the game one of the Eastern Conference playoffs…
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Warriors, Timberwolves, Jazz, 76ers all win
The 2022 NBA Playoffs have tipped off with eight teams in action in the first round of this season’s postseason.…
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Vincent, Nwora, Achiuwa, Okogie, and 12 other players of Nigerian heritage to participate as NBA Playoffs commence this weekend
Nigeria men’s basketball players (D’Tigers) Gabe Vincent, Jordan Nwora, Precious Achiuwa, and Josh Okogie will be in action for their…
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VIDEO: Onyeka Okongwu’s big ‘defense’ hands Hawks play-in win against Cavs
Nigeria eligible Onyeka Okongwu made a huge impact including a big block to help Atlanta Hawks secure a 107-101 win…
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NBA Play-in tournament: Dominant Hawks send Hornets crashing out
The NBA Play-in tournament continued with matches between the ninth and tenth seeds in the Eastern and Western Conference. In…
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NBA Play-in tournament: Brooklyn Nets, Timberwolves secure seventh seed
The 2021-22 NBA Play-in tournament officially kicked off the post-season for the teams, with the final two places in the…
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Why LeBron’s comments on Curry prove he is a weak competitor and a bad team leader
Lebron James management released the snippets of the discussion to promote the episode of the latest episode of HBO’s “The…
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Curry not interested in LeBron’s desire for them to be teammates
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has shut down any hopes of him becoming teammates with fellow superstar LeBron James.…
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NBA Recap: Phoenix Suns set new franchise record as Nets, Pelicans pick up wins
Phoenix Suns picked up a franchise-record 63rd win of the regular season with a 121-110 win over the Los Angeles…
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76ers fans call for Lagos-born Charles Bassey to be given his NBA chances after historic G-league performances
Philadelphia 76ers fans have called on their head coach Doc Rivers and the organisation to give Lagos-born Charles Bassey his…
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Ingram mocks LeBron’s 4th quarter no-show screaming ‘LeBrick’ after helping Pelicans beat Lakers
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Brandon Ingram was caught on camera screaming LeBrick after helping New Orleans Pelican beat Lakers…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo confirms legacy as one of NBA’s all-time greats
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo further stamped his legacy as one of the all-time greats by becoming his franchise’s all-time…
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NBA Wrap: Paul George shines on return from injury for Clippers
Paul George was at the centre of everyone’s attention as he made his return to action after three months out…
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NBA Wrap-up: Heat return to number one position as Grizzlies defeat Warriors
Miami Heat picked up a 123-100 win over the Sacramento Kings to return to the top of the Eastern Conference,…
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NBA Wrap-up: Brooklyn Nets, Grizzlies, Bulls secure wins
The Brooklyn Nets improved their record to 39-35 with a 110-95 win over the Miami Heat in their NBA clash…
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Nigeria’s Ime Udoka wants more after turning Celtics to most inform NBA team
Ime Udoka, the coach of Boston Celtics believes his team can still attain another level after an impressive 125-97 victory…
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NBA Wrap-up: Russell Westbrook hits triple-double as Lakers claim OT victory over Raptors
Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double for the Los Angeles Lakers as they ended a three-game losing run with a 128-123…
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NBA Wrap-Up: Kyrie Irving drops career-high, franchise record 60 points as Nets humble Magic
Kyrie Irving was at the top of his game as he led the Brooklyn Nets to a comprehensive 150-108 win…
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NBA Wrap-up: Karl-Anthony Towns drops 60 points for Timberwolves against Spurs
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a career-high tally of 60 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs…
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NBA Recap: LeBron drops 50 in Lakers win as Heat, Grizzlies, Mavericks, Celtics all win
Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-105 to return to winning ways in the NBA. The Eastern Conference leaders had…
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NBA Recap: Timberwolves blow Trail Blazers away as Heat, 76ers pick up vital wins
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-81 in the NBA on Monday following a timid performance from the…
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NBA Recap: Ime Udoka leads Boston Celtics past Brooklyn Nets
Boston Celtics Head Coach and former D’Tigers star Ime Udoka has overseen a sensational turnaround from the Celtics after a…
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NBA Recap: LeBron James stars as Lakers compound Warriors woes
LeBron James brought his A-game as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive 124-116 win over the Golden…
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NBA Recap: Suns, Timberwolves, Nuggets all win
The Phoenix Suns were without their All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul but managed to secure a 115-114…
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NBA Recap: Celtics defeat Grizzlies as Lakers, Nets, Warriors lose
Kevin Durant made his return from injury as the Brooklyn Nets went down 113-107 against the Miami Heat in their…
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