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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Nigeria’s Chimezie Metu Joins Barcelona
FC Barcelona have bolstered its roster with the addition of Chimezie Metu, marking the club’s second Nigerian player alongside James…
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LeBron James seeks redemption as USA dominates Puerto Rico 104-83 in Paris 2024
In a commanding performance that avenged their shocking defeat in the 2004 Olympics, the United States defeated Puerto Rico 104-83…
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Nigeria U18 girls crush Liberia 90-9 in FIBA U18 Afrobasket Qualifiers
The Nigeria U18 women’s basketball team delivered a stunning performance on Friday, August 2, 2024, crushing Liberia 90-9 in their…
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D’Tigress fall to France in Paris 2024 Olympic Basketball game
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, faced a setback in their second game of the 2024 Women’s Olympic Basketball…
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Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s D’Tigress face France in second group game
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face France today in their second Group B game of the women’s basketball event at the Paris…
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Nigerian-born basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo falls again with Greece
In their second game of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Greece, led by Nigerian-born star Giannis Antetokounmpo, suffered another defeat as…
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Davido gets gift from Nigerian-born WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike
Nigerian-born WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike has made headlines with a special gift for Nigerian singer Davido. The Seattle Storm player…
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Rena Wakama reflects on D’Tigress victory over Australia
D’Tigress of Nigeria head coach, Rena Wakama, has revealed how her team managed to secure a stunning 75-62 victory over…
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Who is Rena Wakama, record-breaking D’TIGRESS head coach
In a historic moment for Nigerian basketball, Rena Wakama, the head coach of the D’Tigress, has achieved a remarkable feat…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress stun Australia to win first Olympic game in 20-years
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made a remarkable start to their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign, defeating the highly ranked Australian team, the…
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US-Nigerian Basketballer David Nwaba joins San-en NeoPhoenix
San-en NeoPhoenix of the B1 League have secured the services of 31-year-old USA-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba for the upcoming 2024-25…
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D’Tigress encouraged to shine at 2024 Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s senior national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been urged to make the country proud at the upcoming 2024 Olympic…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo to be Greece’s first black flagbearer at the 2024 Olympics
Nigerian-Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo will make history as the first black flagbearer for Greece at the 2024 Olympics in…
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Africa blackout as FIBA names Referees for Paris Olympic games
No African made the list of thirty Basketball Referees announced by FIBA for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic games. FIBA…
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D’Tigress ranked 12th in latest power rankings ahead of Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved the 12th position in the latest Power Rankings ahead of the Paris Olympics.…
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NBA Nigeria Launches Junior Elite Camp to Nurture Future Basketball Stars
The National Basketball Association (NBA) Nigeria has successfully launched its first junior NBA/WNBA Elite Camp, held on Monday, July 15,…
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Candace Parker Praises Bianka Bryant Basketball Skills: “Basketball in Her Blood!”
Candace Parker, the WNBA superstar, recently shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram that has caught the attention of basketball fans.…
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Real Madrid Signs Xavier Rathan-Mayes
Real Madrid has made a significant addition to their basketball roster by signing Canadian guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes. The 30-year-old player…
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Nigerian NBA star Josh Okogie signs ₦26 Billion deal with Phoenix Suns
Nigerian basketball player Josh Okogie has signed a new deal with the Phoenix Suns, worth ₦26 billion naira. This agreement…
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USA Defeats Canada in Basketball Exhibition Ahead of Olympics
Team USA started their road to the Paris Olympics with a victory over Canada, winning 86-72 in an intense exhibition…
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Rivers Hoopers coaches get NBA Summer League invite
Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu and assistant coach Abdulrahman Mohamed have been selected to participate in the NBA Summer…
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D’Tigress head coach Rene Wakama optimistic ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic games
The head coach of D’Tigress, Rene Wakama, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness and high spirits ahead of the…
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Nigerian basketballer Devine Eke joins Milwaukee Bucks for NBA Summer League after standout BAL season
After an impressive performance in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season with Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers, forward Devine Eke has…
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Klay Thompson reflects on move from Golden State Warriors to Dallas Mavericks
This summer marked the end of an era as Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors after he was unable…
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Real Madrid Extends Contract with Basketball Star Dzanan Musa
Real Madrid CF has just made a big announcement: they’ve extended the contract of their basketball star, Dzanan Musa. Musa…
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LeBron James Re-Signs with Lakers on Historic Deal
LeBron James has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, securing a two-year, $104 million contract that includes a player option…
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Nigerian Basketball Federation Invites 25 players for FIBA U-18 qualifiers in Abidjan
Ahead of the FIBA U-18 Qualifying tournament scheduled to take place in Abidjan from July 29 to August 4, the…
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Nigerian-born basketballer Obi Toppin agrees to $60M deal to stay with Indiana Pacers until 2028
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension, securing his place with the…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo shines as Greece aims for Olympic berth
Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his determination to lead Greece to its first Olympic berth since 2008 with an outstanding performance. Antetokounmpo…
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Victor Wembanyama dazzles as France prepares for Paris Olympic Basketball event
Victor Wembanyama stole the spotlight with spectacular one-handed dunks as France began its preparations for the men’s basketball gold medal…
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