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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Lakers win inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament
The Los Angeles Lakers emerged triumphant in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, clinching a decisive 123-109 victory against the formidable…
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LeBron James named MVP as Lakers win inaugural In-Season Tournament
LeBron James added another feather to his cap as he helped the Los Angeles Lakers claim a 123-109 win over…
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NBA Scores: Celtics defeat Sixers as Kings overcome Lakers
Boston Celtics picked up a 117-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers to improve to 9-2 for the season. Jayson Tatum…
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NBA Results: Thompson, Curry fire Warriors to win as Kings defeat Lakers
Klay Thompson became the NBA player with the tenth most three pointers made in history as he helped the Golden…
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NBA Results: Cunningham stars in Pistons win as KD inspires Suns to win
Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 118-102 in their NBA clash on Saturday. Cade Cunningham was impressive for the Pistons…
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2023-24 NBA scores: Boston Celtics Heat, Cavaliers, Mavericks all win
The Boston Celtics began the 2023-24 NBA season with a 108-104 win over the New York Knicks. Jayson Tatum led…
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2023-24 NBA: D’Tigers star Josh Okogie inspires Suns to opening night win
D’Tigers star Josh Okogie was pivotal for the Phoenix Suns as they picked up a 108-104 win over the Golden…
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2024 Olympics: D’Tigress set to face USA in qualifying event
Reigning African champions D’Tigress have learned their opponents in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying event for the 2024 Olympics in…
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Joel Embiid Commits to USA over Cameroon, and France
Philadelphia Sixers center, Joel Embiid, has made a significant commitment to his international future, opting to represent the United States…
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Draymond Green Out of Warriors’ Season Opener Due to Ankle Injury
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has revealed that he suffered a left ankle sprain and anticipates a recovery period…
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Novak Djokovic Wins 24th Grand Slam Title with Special Tribute to Kobe Bryant
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic achieved a remarkable milestone on Sunday, winning his 24th Grand Slam title. However, this victory was…
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LeBron, Curry, and KD To Lead NBA’s All-Star Lineup for 2024 Olympic Games?
NBA superstars LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and other elite players have reportedly expressed their interest in representing Team…
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NBBF wades in, distances self from Liz Cambage comments
The leadership of the Nigerian Basketball Federation have distanced themselves from the comments of controversial Australian player Liz Cambage about…
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2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress defeat Senegal to win fourth straight title
Nigeria’s D’Tigress emerged as the champions of Africa for a fourth successive edition of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after an…
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2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress down hosts to reach final
Nigeria’s D’Tigress booked their place in their fourth successive final at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Rwanda by spanking…
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2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress storm semis after brilliant win over Mozambique
Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued to shine in Kigali as they defeated Mozambique 59-52 to reach the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s…
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2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress defeat Egypt to pick up quarterfinal ticket
Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued to impress at the ongoing FIBA Women’s AfroBasket as they defeated Egypt in their second group D…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo storms Lagos for Youth tournament
Two-time NBA MVP and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo is in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Youth Alive Basketball Championship.…
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2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket: D’Tigress pound DR Congo in opener
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their quest to win a fourth successive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title with a dominant 69-35 win over…
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Steph Curry Wins The ACC Championship With A Eagle on 18
Steph Curry, the renowned Golden State Warriors’ sharpshooter, has once again etched his name into the annals of basketball history.…
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers lose to Kenya in 5-8 Classification Round
Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended their campaign at the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN with a disappointing 61-59 defeat at the hands of their…
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: Valiant D’Tigers crash out at the hands of defending champions
Nigeria’s D’Tigers were sent crashing out of the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN tournament in Luanda, Angola following a 74-72 defeat at…
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers down Gabon to book quarterfinal slot
Nigeria’s D’Tigers overcame their counterparts from Gabon in the Classification Round to reach the last eight of the ongoing FIBA…
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers bow to hosts Angola, to fight for last eight place
Nigeria’s D’Tigers were at the receiving end of a defeat at the hands of their Angolan counterparts, who claimed a…
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FIBA AfroCAN 2023: D’Tigers defeat Mali in opener
Nigeria’s D’Tigers commenced their participation at the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN in Angola with a 62-56 win over Mali in their…
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers rout Benin Republic in second game
Nigeria’s D’Tigers overcame neighbours Benin Republic 78-51 in their second game at the ongoing FIBA AfroCAN tournament in Abidjan, Cote…
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D’Tigers fall to narrow defeat in FIBA AfroCAN opener
Guinea defeated the D’Tigers of Nigeria 65-62 in the opening fixture at the ongoing FIBA AfroCAN in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.…
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2023 NBA Draft: Wembanyama joins Spurs, Nnaji selected by Pistons
Victor Wembanyama emerged as the first pick of the 2023 NBA Draft and joined the San Antonio Spurs, who had…
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Victor Wembanyama: Will He Continue the Legacy of the Spurs’ No 1 Draft Picks?
The San Antonio Spurs have a storied history of success in the NBA, and a significant part of that success…
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