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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Miye Oni makes first career points in Utah Jazz 94-110 loss to OKC
Olumiye Oni has chalked his first ever NBA career points in Utah Jazz 94-110 loss to Oklahoma City Thunder on…
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16 out of 302 tested NBA players have COVID-19
Sixteen NBA players have tested positive for coronavirus from the latest round of tests, the league has announced. The results…
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After 37 years, three-time NBA champ and coach of the year Bryon Scott bags University degree
Bryon Scott has successfully completed a university degree programme 37 year after he left the walls of school for a…
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Kendrick Perkins says James Harden better than Stephen Curry
Kendrick Perkins believes Houston Rockets star James Harden is a better player than Golden State Warriors super star Stephen Curry.…
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Stats showing Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James should have been joint winner of 2004 Rookie of the year
It has been 15 years since the winner of the 2004 NBA Rookie of the year was announced; LeBron James…
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FIBAOQT: D’Tigress throw away 14 points lead in 71-76 loss to the world champions USA
Nigeria’s women national team, D’Tigress three away a 14-point in their 71-76 loss to World champions USA in Belgrade. The…
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Principal who said it was ‘karma’ that Kobe Bryant died resigns
A high school principal who suggested Kobe Bryant deserved to die by posting it was “karma” after the NBA legend’s fatal helicopter crash has…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress book Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket
Nigeria’s women national basketball team, the D’Tigress have booked a spot in the basketball event at the 2020 Olympics game…
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VIDEO: LeBron James pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with a dunk he did 19 years ago
Los Angeles Lakers super star, LeBron James will continue to pay tribute to his friend, brother and Basketball legend, Kobe…
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#FIBAOQT: Nigeria’s D’Tigress closer to securing Olympics ticket after 85-51 win against Mozambique
Nigeria’s National Women Basketball team, D’Tigress have taken a step closer to securing a ticket to participate at the 2020…
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Warriors’ coach Mike Brown appointed D’Tigers head coach for Tokyo 2020
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has announced the appointment of Mike Brown as head coach of the senior men’s national team…
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Booker overlooked as Butler and Westbrook snare NBA All-Star reserve spots
Devin Booker was the most notable omission as six first-timers won NBA All Star selection among the 14 reserves named…
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Pilot Tried To Avoid Clouds Before Kobe Bryant Clash
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing nine people on board including NBA great Kobe Bryant,…
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Kobe Bryant’s Death Is Shocking Says NBBF
The leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation is in shock following the death of basketball legend and multiple NBA winner,…
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Luka Dončić posts 10th triple-double of the season to surpass Jason Kidd’s franchise record
Luka Dončić ticks the boxes with 39 points, 12 reb and 10 assist in Mavericks 120-123 OT loss to Hornets.…
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Tokyo 2020 Qualifier: D’Tigress List Released
Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Women Olympic qualifying tournament, the coach of Nigeria”s women basketball team D’Tigress Otis Hughley has…
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Nigeria to battle USA, Serbia, Mozambique for Olympics ticket
Reigning African Champions, Nigeria will face World Number One, United State of America, Serbia and Mozambique in the battle for…
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NBA Round Up: LeBron makes history in Lakers’ win, Trail Blazers lose on Anthony’s debut
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their fine form in the NBA, while Carmelo Anthony made his Portland Trail Blazers debut…
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FIBA Africa Pre Olympics: D’Tigress To Face Mali After Mozambique Win
D’Tigress took a bold step to picking a ticket to the Olympics Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in 2020 after beating host-…
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NBA Round Up: Lakers beat struggling Warriors, Harden upstages Kawhi
LeBron James recorded a double-double as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their fine start to the NBA season with a…
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Qualifying for OQT is not negotiable- Otis Hughley
As Nigerians eargerly anticipate the commencement of the FIBA Africa pre-Olympic qualifiers, head coach of senior women national team, Otis…
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D’Tigress Camp Bubbles As Players Storm Maputo
D’Tigress camp came alive on Sunday as players and coaches reported to their base in Maputo for the 2020 pre…
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Nigeria Wins Bronze At U-18 FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria’s contingent to the FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup of Nations in Uganda recorded a decent result while gaining vital exposure…
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NBA Round Up: Celtics win seventh straight, Warriors lose and Harden sparks Rockets
The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak after beating the San Antonio Spurs 135-115, while the Golden State Warriors lost…
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NBA Round Up: Davis leads Lakers; Russell, Lillard star in Warriors & Blazers losses
The Los Angeles Lakers made it seven straight wins in the NBA, while not even a monster performance from D’Angelo…
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Stephen Curry ruled out for at least three months following surgery
Stephen Curry underwent surgery on his broken hand in Los Angeles on Friday, the Golden State Warriors announced. The two-time…
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Michael Jordan says Steph Curry ‘not a Hall of Famer yet’
Michael Jordan’s legendary competitiveness still shines through from time to time. His Airness said on NBC’s “TODAY” that if he…
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D’Tigers move 10 places in new FIBA Rankings
Nigeria’s men basketball team has moved 10 places in the new Federation International de Basketball rankings. Nigeria’s outstanding performance at…
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Spain beat Argentina to become 2019 FIBA World Cup champions
Ricky Rubio played a starring role as Spain regained the FIBA World Cup by defeating Argentina 95-75 in the final…
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NBBF Assures Sponsors of Maximum Mileage, Meets Andre Iguodala
In the light of the continued successes of its National Teams on the international scene, the Nigeria Basketball Federation has…
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