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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Griffin ´excited to be back´ with Clippers after signing new deal
Blake Griffin said he wants to finish his career at the Los Angeles Clippers after signing a new contract. Griffin,…
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Leslie Alexander puts Houston Rockets up for sale
The Houston Rockets have been put up for sale by owner Leslie Alexander. The Rockets won back-to-back NBA championships after…
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Paul Pierce signs contract to retire with the Boston Celtics
Paul Pierce is ending his Hall of Fame-worthy career where it all started – at the Boston Celtics. The Celtics…
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George wanted Pacers-Warriors trade but knew it would have been rejected by NBA
Paul George to the Warriors nearly happened this offseason but even if the Indiana Pacers and Golden State agreed to…
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James Harden and Rockets agree ´biggest contract extension in NBA history´
James Harden and the Houston Rockets have agreed a four-year contract extension which ties the All-Star to the franchise through the 2022-23 season.…
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Bradley joins Pistons as Celtics clear cap space for Hayward
The Boston Celtics’ scramble to clear salary cap space for the Gordon Hayward signing has created another ripple effect, with…
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Gordon Hayward leaves Jazz to team up with Isaiah Thomas at Celtics
Gordon Hayward’s future is sorted after the NBA All-Star opted to join the Boston Celtics as a free agent, ending…
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Watch as Bam Adebayo turns defense into an Euro-step finish
Miami Heat recorded their third defeat in three games played so far in the 2017 NBA summer league but Bam…
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NBA Summer League: Bam Adebayo stars in Miami Heat’s loss to Indiana Pacer
Bam Adebayo scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Miami Heat 83-86 loss to Indiana Pacer in their third…
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Iguodala has agreed to return to Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are getting back their sixth man as Andre Iguodala revealed he had agreed to terms to…
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Stephen Curry agrees the richest contract in the history of NBA with the Golden State Warriors
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry has agreed to a five-year, $201 million extension — the richest contract in league history…
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Paul George farewells Indiana Pacers ahead of his link up move with Russell Westbrook at Thunder
Paul George paid tribute to Indiana as he farewelled the Pacers on social media, with a switch to the Oklahoma…
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Timberwolves trade Rubio to Jazz for first-round pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves made their second major trade of the offseason, sending point guard Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz…
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Steph Curry’s jersey from NBA Playoffs game three sets all-time record for a game-worn item auctioned by the NBA
Golden States Warriors point guard Stephen Curry who recently topped the NBA jersey merchandise sales for player for the second…
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Paul confirms Rockets trade with heartfelt farewell to Clippers
All-Star point guard Chris Paul confirmed he has been traded to the Houston Rockets by posting an emotional farewell message to…
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Clippers send Chris Paul to Rockets to team up with James Harden
Instead of testing free agency like expected, Chris Paul has agreed to opt in to his contract with the Los…
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New York Knicks part company with Phil Jackson, eye Raptors Nigerian GM Masai Ujiri
The New York Knicks have parted company with president of basketball operations Phil Jackson. His departure had been anticipated with…
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Warriors´ Stephen Curry to play at Ellie Mae Classic
After helping the Golden State Warriors to a second NBA title in three seasons, Stephen Curry is stepping off the…
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Lakers Center Ivica Zubac wants to work with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to develop hook shot
The Los Angeles Lakers’ center of the future is hoping to learn from arguably the greatest center in franchise history.…
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D´Antoni named best coach as Warriors take home five trophies at NBA Awards
Houston Rockets boss Mike D’Antoni was named Coach of the Year at the NBA Awards in New York City on…
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WATCH: Blazers guard McCollum guesses Atletico star Griezmann´s NBA impressions
When worlds collide, the results are often entertaining. Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum made a trip to Madrid to…
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Green wins 2016-17 DPOY, Gobert & Kawhi finish distance 2nd and 3rd
Golden State Warriors big man Draymond Green has been named the 2016-17 Defensive Player of the Year, as revealed at…
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Russell Westbrook beats James Harden to 2016-17 regular season NBA MVP
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook capped a record-breaking season by being crowned the NBA’s MVP. Westbrook made history during…
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Green, Leonard & Gobert lead NBA All-Defensive First Team
Prior to Monday’s NBA Awards show, the league announced its All-Defensive and All-Rookie teams. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made the…
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The 2017 NBA Draft: Check out who picked the five players of Nigerian descent
The 2017 NBA draft has been conducted and as we reported earlier this week, 5 players of Nigerian descent were…
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D’Angelo Russell ignores Magic Johnson’s ‘irrelevant’ criticism
D’Angelo Russell had a fairly mature response when asked to comment on some recent criticisms by the NBA legend who…
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Golden State Warriors pay $3.5 m to acquire Jordan Bell from Chicago Bulls
The champion Golden State Warriors didn’t have a pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, but that didn’t stop them from swooping…
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2017 NBA Draft picks: Complete results, full list of players selected
The Philadelphia 76ers selected point guard Markelle Fultz with the top pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, while Lonzo Ball…
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Philadelphia 76ers select Fultz with number one overall pick
The Philadelphia 76ers selected point guard Markelle Fultz with the top pick in the 2017 NBA Draft at the Barclays…
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Lonzo Ball stays in LA, goes to Lakers with number two pick
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up point guard Lonzo Ball with the number two selection in the NBA Draft on…
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