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 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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Butler to link up with Wiggins and Towns as Timberwolves acquire the guard from Bulls in blockbuster trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Jimmy Butler in a blockbuster trade with the Bulls that will send a package of young…
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Lonzo Ball makes case for LeBron James to join him on Lakers
Lonzo Ball is expecting to hear his name called Thursday when the Los Angeles Lakers make the second overall pick in…
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New York Knicks president Phil Jackson open to big offer to deal for ´unicorn´ Kristaps Porzingis
New York Knicks president Phil Jackson said he wants to keep Kristaps Porzingis, though the NBA team will listen to…
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2017 NBA Draft Preview – Meet the 5 players of Nigerian descent who are in the mix
Five players of Nigerian descent are among athletes available for picks during the 2017 NBA draft slated for Thursday. OG…
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Three-time DPOY and ex Lakers Howard traded from Hawks to Hornets
Eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard has been traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets. Howard was sent to…
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Why Steve Kerr shouldn’t take Steph Curry’s humility for granted!
The Golden State Warriors are the NBA Champions for the 2nd time in 3 years. The team is celebrating but there…
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KERR FEELS LIKE ‘AN IDIOT’ FOR OMITTING CURRY DURING SPEECH AT WARRIORS PARADE
Steve Kerr stood on the stage during the Warriors championship parade rally Thursday and went down the list shouting out…
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Cavs and Five other teams who could challenge Golden State´s dominance
The champagne corks are still being popped following the Golden State Warriors second NBA title following their 4-1 Finals victory…
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Paul George rules out linking up with Lebron James at Cavs
Indiana Pacers star Paul George insisted he was going nowhere despite speculation over his future. When George was asked if…
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Curry and Durant want Warriors stay
The Golden State Warriors have some wheeling and dealing to do, but prized assets Kevin Durant and Steph Curry are…
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Steph Curry is the foundation of our success, says Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob
The owner of 2017 NBA Champions Joe Lacob has said Steph Curry is the piece upon which his successful franchise…
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Cavs fan Jason Day praises Warriors after NBA Finals loss
Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives have strongly denied an accusation that the Real Madrid forward concealed earnings and defrauded the Spanish tax…
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Watch as Messi, Barca congratulate NBA Champions Warriors
The Golden State Warriors received plenty of congratulatory messages after clinching their second NBA championship in three seasons, notably from…
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Stephen Curry joins the exclusive list of 9 Basketball greats
Stephen Curry might have missed out on the finals MVP to super star teammate Kevin Durant but he put his name…
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LeBron James becomes the 1st player to average a triple-double in NBA Finals history
LeBron James may have lost his 5th game in 8th final appearances but the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Superstar put his name…
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Warriors win 2nd title in 3 seasons
Exactly five years ago Kevin Durant faced LeBron James in his first NBA finals matchup, ultimately losing 4-1. This year…
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Kevin Durant named NBA finals MVP
Durant led the Golden State Warriors to a 129-120 victory over James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, earning his first championship.…
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Warriors finish off LeBron, Cavs in Game 5 to lift championship
The Warriors are 2017 NBA champions. Kevin Durant scores a team-high 39 points to help Golden State defeat the Cavaliers 129-120…
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