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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Cleveland to host All-Star Game in 2022
The NBA All-Star Game is coming back to Cleveland in 2022, the league announced on Thursday. The Cavaliers will host…
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NBA Round Up: Rose explodes for 50 points to lead Timberwolves over Jazz
The Minnesota Timberwolves desperately needed some good news and they got it thanks to Derrick Rose on Wednesday. The veteran…
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NBA Round Up: Raptors beat 76ers in battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights
The Toronto Raptors continued their hot start to the NBA season, beating the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 129-112 on Tuesday. Kawhi…
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NBBF remains committed to conclude 2018 domestic season- Kida
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has advised all club owners in the Men’s Premier League to take a cue from the…
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NBA Round Up: Klay beats Curry record, Giannis helps Bucks stay perfect, LeBron’s Lakers beaten again
With Monday Night Football putting most NFL fans to sleep, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors gave people reason…
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Thompson sets NBA record, knocks down 14 three-pointers
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson set an NBA record on Monday. Thompson knocked down his league-record 14th three-pointer in…
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Al-Farouq Aminu’s 2nd double-double of the season helps Blazers past Oladipo’s Pacers
D’Tigers forward Al-Farouq Aminu posted his second double-double of the season to help Portland Trailblazers to a 103-93 road win…
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Josh Okogie’s career-high powers Timberwolves past LeBron James’ Lakers
Nigerian basketballer Josh Okogie put in a shift to power the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 124-120 win over LeBron James’…
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NBA Round Up: Thunder top Suns to pick up first win of season, wins for Warriors, & Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder were finally in the win column in the NBA on Sunday. The Thunder topped the Phoenix…
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Curry sets NBA record, hits at least five three-pointers in seven straight games
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry set another NBA record. The 30-year-old hit five three-pointers in the first half of…
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Cavaliers fire coach Lue amid winless start
Tyronn Lue’s tenure in Cleveland is over, the Cavaliers firing their head coach after a winless start to the season.…
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NBA Round Up: Antetokounmpo’s Bucks remain undefeated, LeBron´s Lakers lose
The Milwaukee Bucks are 6-0 to start the NBA season after moving past the Orlando Magic 113-91, while LeBron James…
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LeBron James proud after passing Nowitzki, Shaq & Kobe Bryant milestones
LeBron James was proud after achieving three significant milestones as his Los Angeles Lakers side suffered defeat to the San…
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Anthony´s first start for Rockets ends in loss to Clippers, Cavs remain winless
Carmelo Anthony got his first start with Houston, but the Rockets fell to a 133-113 loss to the Los Angeles…
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Rockets lose Harden for two games
James Harden has been ruled out of the Houston Rockets’ next two games against the Los Angeles Clippers and the…
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NBA Round Up: Curry drops 51 points on Wall, Raptors remain unbeaten
Stephen Curry was on fire as reigning NBA champions the Golden State Warriors topped the Washington Wizards, while the Toronto…
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Griffin scores 50 points, Pistons edge 76ers in overtime thriller
The Detroit Pistons remained undefeated after winning an overtime thriller against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA on Tuesday. Deadlocked…
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Ingram, Rondo, and Paul banned (4,3,2) after Lakers-Rockets fight
Los Angeles Lakers pair Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram, and Houston Rockets star Chris Paul have been suspended for their…
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NBBF rolls out time table for domestic leagues
Exciting times are here again for keen followers of the Nigeria basketball leagues as the Nigeria Basketball Federation rolled out…
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Oladipo stars as Okogie and Metu play debut NBA games
Nine players if Nigerian heritage were in action on Saturday night as the 2018-19 NBA season continued. Victor Oladipo continued…
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Rondo, Ingram and Paul exchange punches in Lakers-Rockets clash
Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Rajon Rondo came to blows in a heated NBA clash…
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NBA Round Up: Harden condemns LeBron to home debut loss, Walker makes NBA history
LeBron James made his home debut at Staples Center but it did not go according to plan after the Los…
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NBA Round Up: LeBron lose with Lakers, Olynyk putback helps Heat beat Wizards
LeBron James’ debut with the Lakers started well, but Los Angeles looked overmatched in a 128-119 loss to the Trail…
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Carmelo Anthony: Rockets bench role challenging mentally
Carmelo Anthony said it was “challenging mentally” to come off the bench in the Houston Rockets’ 131-112 loss to the…
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LeBron tells Lakers coach Walton: I´m always fresh!
LeBron James is not ready to give up any minutes on the court, despite entering his 16th NBA season as…
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NBA Round Up: Wins for Pelicans, Raptors, and Pacers on season opener
Many of the NBA’s top draft picks from 2018 made their debuts and a few of the would-be future stars…
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Curry stars as Warriors cruise past Thunder
The Golden State Warriors picked up their 2017-18 championship rings and a win on the opening night of the NBA…
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Celtics too good for 76ers in NBA opener
The Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 105-87 on Tuesday to get the 2018-19 NBA season started with a statement win…
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Davis explai s why he is the best in NBA and t Durant or James
New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis believes he is the best player in the NBA, ahead of the likes of…
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WATCH: Curry makes no look one hand shot from half-court
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry can do what he does best without looking. The two-time NBA MVP and three-time…
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