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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A’Ja Wilson ties WNBA single-game scoring record, breaks single-season record in aces’ victory
A’ja Wilson continues to etch her name into the WNBA history books, delivering an extraordinary performance in the Las Vegas…
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FIBA U-18 Afrobasket: Nigeria advances to knockout stage after 72-61 victory over Uganda
Nigeria’s youth men’s basketball team has continued to make waves in the FIBA U-18 Afrobasket tournament, defeating Uganda 72-61 in…
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FINALLY: Junior D’Tigers arrive in South Africa for 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket
Nigeria’s U18 Boys Basketball team, the Junior D’Tigers, have finally landed in Pretoria, South Africa, mere hours before their opening…
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Nigerian Basketball teams denied visa to South Africa
The South African government has denied visas to Nigeria’s national under-18 basketball teams, preventing them from participating in the 2024…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress break into FIBA top 10 after historic Paris Olympics performance
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made a historic leap in the latest FIBA World Rankings for Women, climbing four…
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Starting 5″ Series drops October 9: A close-up on NBA stars
Netflix is about to kick off a new sports series, “Starting 5,” hitting the platform on October 9, 2024. This…
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Great Britain star praises Nigeria’s D’Tigress for outstanding performance in Paris Olympics
Following their remarkable performance at the recently concluded Olympic Games in Paris, Great Britain’s basketball star Holly Winterburn has commended…
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23-year-old Nigerian center Jason Jitoboh signs with Vellaznimi Gjakove
Vellaznimi Gjakove, a team in the Superliga, has secured 23-year-old Nigerian center Jason Jitoboh for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Standing…
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Nigerian-born star Chuba Ohams joins BAXI Manresa for 2024-25 Season
BAXI Manresa has announced the signing of 26-year-old American forward Chuba Ohams for the upcoming 2024-25 Liga Endesa season. Ohams,…
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Where and when will the 2024-25 NBA season kickoff?
The 2024–25 NBA season is set to tip off with an exciting opening night on October 22. The Boston Celtics,…
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D’Tigress coach Rena Wakama named best coach at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s head coach Rena Wakama has been honoured as the Best Coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite the D’Tigress…
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Ezinne Kalu named to Paris 2024 Olympic Basketball second team
Nigerian basketball star Ezinne Kalu has been recognized for her outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning a spot…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo unhappy about Bucks missing NBA Christmas game
The Milwaukee Bucks will not have a game on Christmas Day this year, and star player Giannis Antetokounmpo is not…
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Stephen Curry leads Team USA to Gold Medal game with epic comeback against Serbia
Stephen Curry and LeBron James delivered a sensational performance to rescue Team USA from a 17-point deficit and secure a…
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Sport Writers Association recommend D’Tigress for National honours
Despite a 74-88 loss to the United States in the quarter-finals, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria have recommended D’Tigress…
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‘The future is bright’ – D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama speaks after Paris Olympic games exit
Despite their 88-74 loss to Team USA in the quarterfinals, Nigeria’s D’Tigress left the Paris 2024 Olympics with pride and…
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D’Tigress climb to 8th in FIBA Power Rankings after strong Paris 2024 performance
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have risen to 8th place from 12th in the latest FIBA power rankings, thanks to their outstanding performances…
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William Troost-Ekong celebrates D’Tigress’ historic quarter-final berth
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has expressed his admiration for Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, following their historic achievement…
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D’Tigress to face US in quarter-final of women’s Basketball at Paris 2024
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been drawn against the United States in the quarter-final of the women’s basketball event at the 2024…
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D’Tigress defeat Canada to reach quarter-finals at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. SportsRation reports.…
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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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