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.

ajikeSeptember 15, 2019
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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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ajikeSeptember 13, 2019
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FIBA World Cup: Argentina Sets Up Finals Showdown With Spain

Argentina outworked France in almost all departments to come up with an 80-66 victory Friday at the Beijing Wukesong Sport…
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ajikeSeptember 13, 2019
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Serbia Shocks USA In FIBA World Cup Consolation Game

The U.S. came to China looking to again be the best in the world. It’ll go home with the worst…
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ajikeSeptember 13, 2019
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Florentino Perez wants an Eastern Conference spot for Real Madrid in NBA

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez dreams of seeing the club’s basketball team playing in the NBA. Madrid are one of…
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ajikeSeptember 12, 2019
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Bogdanovic, Serbia hand USA another defeat

What started as a lopsided affair turned into a down-the-wire finish, with Serbia slipping past USA, 94-88, in the Classification Round…
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ajikeSeptember 11, 2019
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FIBA World Cup: France stun USA, book Semi-Final clash against Argentina

USA will not become the first team to win the Naismith Trophy in three successive events after they suffered their…
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ajikeSeptember 9, 2019
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NBBF thanks President Buhari, Dare for World Cup exploit

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has thanked the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari and the…
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Adefala TopeSeptember 8, 2019
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D’Tigers of Nigeria beat China to book 2020 Olympics ticket

Nigeria men’s basketball team D’Tigers have secured an automatic ticket to the 2020 Olympics games after an 86-73 win against…
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ajikeSeptember 7, 2019
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Olympics ticket enough motivation against China – Nwora

Ahead of Sunday’s final game against host-China, D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora has noted that grinding out a win is…
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ajikeSeptember 6, 2019
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D’Tigers Inch Closer To Tokyo 2020 Olympics With Defeat Of Ivory Coast

It was yet another impressive performance from D’Tigers as they defeated their fierce West African rivals, Cote D’Ivoire 83-66 points…
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Adefala TopeSeptember 4, 2019
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Explained: How Nigeria’s D’Tigers could still book automatic Olympics ticket at FIBA World Cup

Nigeria men’s basketball team D’Tigers have restored their hopes of securing an automatic ticket for the 2020 Olympics games after…
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ajikeSeptember 3, 2019
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Kida Targets Automatic Olympics Ticket For D’Tigers

After two successive World Cup losses against Russia and Argentina in China, D’Tigers have now shifted their attention to qualifying…
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Adefala TopeSeptember 2, 2019
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FIBA 2019: Nigeria lose 81-94 to Argentina

Nigeria’s male national basketball team have crashed out of the FIBA 2019 World Cup but will play their third group…
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Adefala TopeAugust 31, 2019
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Little details behind Nigeria’s painful 82-77 loss to Russia in FIBA 2019 opener

Nigeria’s men basketball team, D’Tigers were few good decisions close to winning their FIBA opener against highly ranked Russia. After…
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ajikeAugust 29, 2019
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D’Tigress, NBBF bag FIBA recognition Sports Minister lauds NBBF

Another feather was added to the already decorated cap of the Nigeria Basketball Federation in the wee hours of Thursday…
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Adefala TopeAugust 27, 2019
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Alex Nwora includes 3 NBA stars in D’Tigers final 12 for 2019 FIBA World Cup

The headcoach of the Nigeria’s men basketball team Alex Nwora has finally picked his 12 for the forthcoming FIBA World…
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ajikeAugust 25, 2019
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Peak Invitational win important for our confidence – Nwora

D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora says the Peak Invitational victory on Sunday against Montenegro could never have come at a…
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ajikeAugust 25, 2019
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NBBF banks on FG’s support for FIBA World Cup campaign

Less than 6 days to the FIBA Men’s World Cup in China, the Nigeria Basketball Federation is optimistic about government’s…
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ajikeAugust 23, 2019
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D’Tigress, NBBF presents FIBA Afrobasket trophy to Minister of Sports

The victorious D’Tigress team and some members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation board led by its president, Engineer Musa Kida…
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ajikeAugust 20, 2019
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FIBA World Cup: Amidst financial crisis, D’Tigers depart for China.

The Men’s senior national basketball team will tonight leave for China for the final phase of their 2019 FIBA World…
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Adefala TopeAugust 19, 2019
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Ezine Kalu named #AfroBasketWomen MVP; joined by Evelyn Akhator in tournament’s best 5

After a consistent display and most importantly in the 60-55 win in the final against Senegal; D’Tigress Ezine Kalu was…
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Adefala TopeAugust 18, 2019
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Nigeria maintains 100% record; beats Senegal to claim 4th #AfroBasketWomen title

Nigeria’s women national basketball team, D’Tigress have won the 2019 Afrobasket title after a 60-55 win against Senegal at the…
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ajikeAugust 17, 2019
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8th ranked D’Tigers could miss FIBA 2019 World Cup due to lack of fund

D’Tigers’ earlier scheduled trip to China in continuation of their preparation for the FIBA World Cup may have suffered a…
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Adefala TopeAugust 16, 2019
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D’Tigress zoom into #AfrobasketWomen final after 79-58 win against Mali

Nigeria’s women national basketball team D’Tigeres have booked their place in the Afrobasket women final after a convincing 79-58 win…
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Adefala TopeAugust 14, 2019
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FIBA 2019 World Cup: Nigeria ranked 8th; projected to win a medal

Nigeria men national basketball team, D’Tigers have been projected to finish in the medal zone at the 2019 FIBA World…
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Adefala TopeAugust 10, 2019
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Evelyn Akhator posts double-double as D’Tigress annihilate Tunisia 75-26 Afrobasket opener

Evelyn Akhator posted a double-double to help Nigeria’s women basketball team start off their Afrobasket basket title defence on song.…
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Adefala TopeAugust 10, 2019
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Josh Okogie & Jordan Nwora star as D’Tigers beat Canada in Winnipeg

Coach Alex Nwora and his boys continued their preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup with another top friendly against…
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Adefala TopeJuly 1, 2019
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#NBAFreeAgency2019: Al-Farouq Aminu agrees three-year deal with Magic

D’Tigers Al-Farouq Aminu is heading to Orlando after agreeing a 3 yrs, $29M contract with the Magic. Al-Farouq Aminu who…
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ajikeJuly 1, 2019
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Durant confirms he will leave Warriors for Nets

Kevin Durant is heading to the Brooklyn Nets, he announced on Sunday. The 30-year-old star will sign a four-year, max…
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ajikeJune 27, 2019
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FIBA World Cup: Alex Nwora includes 11 NBA Stars in D’Tigers 44-man provisional list

D’Tigers Head Coach, Alex Nwora has released a 44 man preliminary roaster ahead of the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup…
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