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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Al-Farouq Aminu ranked among top 100 NBA players
Barely a day after helping Nigeria’s national basketball team to qualify for their first-ever FIBA World Cup since 2006, Portland…
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FIBAWCQ: Ike Diogu stars as Nigeria beat Senegal 89-61 to maintain unbeaten run
Nigeria’s men national basketball team captain Ike Diogu led the team as D’Tigers beat Senegal 89-61 in their last FIBA…
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Nigeria annihilate Central Africa Republic 114-69 to qualify for 2019 FIBA World Cup
Nigeria’s men national basketball team D’Tigers blew away Central Africa Republic 114-69 on Saturday to become the first country to…
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Wade still unsure if he will play in 2018-19: ‘I wish I had an answer´
Dwyane Wade is still not sure if he will play in the NBA in the 2018-19 season. The 36-year-old guard…
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Blazers’ Al-Farouq Aminu leads as D’Tigers hold first training ahead of FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Portland Trailblazers forward Al Farouq Aminu led as the Nigeria’s national men basketball team held their first training ahead of…
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Thunder forward Grant says Westbrook is a ‘great team-mate’
Jerami Grant enjoys playing with Russell Westbrook. The 24-year-old forward, who has been with the Oklahoma City Thunder since November…
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Japan send home four basketball players from Asian Games amid prostitution scandal
Japan has sent home four of its men’s basketball squad from the Asian Games after the quartet allegedly paid women…
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Diogu: Why Aminu and other 2015 Afrobasket champions absent from coach Nwora’s D’Tigers
D’Tigers captain, Ike Diogu has blamed the conflicting schedule of the FIBA international calendar for the continued absence of members…
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Wall: Wizards equal to Celtics, 76ers, Raptors after LeBron left the East
John Wall believes the Washington Wizards have the opportunity to emerge as one of the top teams in the Eastern…
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LeBron James´ Lakers to face Curry´s Warriors on Christmas Day
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are slated to take on Stephen Curry and the defending NBA champions Golden…
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Sixers’ Joel Embiid eyes NBA’s MVP
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid has set his sights on winning the NBA’s MVP in 2018-19. Embiid averaged 22.9 points…
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LeBron: Lakers must think about winning like Yankees and Man United
LeBron James said the Los Angeles Lakers have no set expectations for the 2018-19 NBA season but acknowledges he has…
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DeRozan felt disrespected by Toronto Raptors following trade
DeMar DeRozan believes he did not get the respect he deserved after failing to be informed about the trade that…
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Cavs sign Kevin Love to lucrative four-year extension
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Kevin Love to an extension, reportedly worth $120million over four years. Love opted out of…
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Dwight Howard wants to finish career with Wizards
Dwight Howard does not want to leave the Washington Wizards anytime soon. Veteran center Howard signed a two-year, $11million deal…
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Dirk Nowitzki re-signs with Dallas Mavericks for 21st season
Dallas Mavericks icon and record-breaking NBA veteran Dirk Nowitzki has signed a new contract. Nowitzki’s one year, $5million deal sets…
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Spurs reportedly trade Kawhi Leonard to Toronto Raptors
The NBA world has been waiting to see where Kawhi Leonard will end up, and it appears we may have our answer.…
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Akhator, Nyingifa & 26 other D’Tigress invited for 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has called up 28 players to begin camping ahead of the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup…
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Curry sends warning shots to LeBron´s Lakers: You´ve still got to beat us
Stephen Curry is relishing the prospect of facing LeBron James in the Western Conference, as he remains confident the Golden…
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LeBron James officially becomes a Laker
LeBron James is now officially a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. The free agent had already announced on July…
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Durant signs new deal with Golden State Warriors
Kevin Durant will remain with the Golden State Warriors after signing a new contract with the NBA champions. The Warriors…
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Cavaliers ´hurt but not bitter´ over James to Lakers
LeBron James’ decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers has left Cleveland hurt but not bitter, according…
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Popovich pays tribute to Parker as Hornets move confirmed
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich hailed Tony Parker’s “passion, dedication and desire” as he confirmed the veteran point guard’s…
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Ball: Lakers will dethrone Warriors because of LeBron signing
LaVar Ball has no doubt LeBron James will lead the Los Angeles Lakers to NBA championships. In January, Ball predicted…
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Warriors get 5th All-Star player as Cousins reportedly agrees to join the Champions
The Golden State Warriors have reportedly added another star with the signing of free agent center DeMarcus Cousins. Golden State…
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LeBron James agrees to four-year deal with Lakers
LeBron James has agreed to a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Klutch Sports Group. The 33-year-old…
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NBA free agency: Paul signs huge Rockets deal, George and Durant staying put
Day one of the NBA’s free agency period saw a number of huge deals reportedly agreed, while Chris Paul confirmed…
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LeBron James reportedly opts out of Cavaliers contract to become free agent
LeBron James has decided to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and will…
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Adam Silver to remain NBA commissioner till 2023-2024 season
The NBA has extended commissioner Adam Silver’s contract through to the end of the 2023-24 season. Silver, who became commissioner in February…
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Complete list of winners at 2018 NBA Awards
James Harden was named the NBA MVP, but Dikembe Mutombo stole the show at the league’s awards on Monday. While…
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