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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Warriors coach, Steve Kerr says Americans ´better be disgusted´ by police shootings
Regardless of one’s stance on NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the national anthem, Golden State Warriors coach Steve…
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Parker: LeBron better than Curry
Tony Parker believes LeBron James has the edge over Steph Curry in the claims to be recognised as the NBA’s…
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Curry expects Warriors to take time to adjust
Stephen Curry has warned that the Golden State Warriors will need an “adjustment period” in NBA this season. The Warriors…
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Warriors star Curry laughs at villains narrative
Stephen Curry finds it funny that the Golden State Warriors have become the villains after luring Kevin Durant to the…
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Drake or Curry who does it better?
Drake has never hidden his love for Basketball has he is Toronto Raptors global ambassador and often seen on game…
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Watch as Drake does a Curry with his back on the floor – This is just unbelievable!
Drake has never hidden his love for Basketball has he is Toronto Raptors global ambassador and often seen on game…
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D’Tigers move nine places in FIBA ranking, now 16th in the world
Nigeria men Basketball team have moved nine places in the new FIBA Ranking thanks to their recent performances at the…
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Rio Recap: USA retain basketball title, wrestling coaches strip in protest
– The final event of the Rio Olympics saw the United States predictably secure a third successive men’s basketball title, courtesy of…
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Wizards’ John Wall in ´no rush´ with recovery from knee surgeries
The Washington Wizards would love to have point guard John Wall in their line-up to begin the NBA season. Wall would…
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Durant leads USA into semis as Parker and Ginobili bow out
San Antonio Spurs stars Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both ended their international careers in Rio on Wednesday following heavy defeats in the…
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LeBron signs three-year contract worth $100m with Cavaliers
LeBron James delivered Cleveland their championship and now he is being paid handsomely to defend it for the Cavaliers. The…
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NBA 2016-17 schedule: Cavs’ James start championship defence against Knicks on October 25
The NBA released its 2016-17 fixture on Thursday, and as expected, the schedule makers gave fans some juicy match-ups to anticipate.…
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SWIMMING: Micheal Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold
Michael Phelps won his men’s 200 metre individual medley showdown against Ryan Lochte to secure his 22nd Olympic gold medal.…
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USA´s men and women dominate
The United States’ men were pushed at the Rio Olympics before winning comfortably, while the women were dominant. The star-studded…
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Westbrook talks about his $85m OKC deal, his friendship with Durant
Russell Westbrook has spent his entire career in Kevin Durant’s shadow, and his first news conference since the star’s exit…
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Highlights: Oguchi scores 21points as USA beat Nigeria 110-66
The 2015 Afrobasket MVP, Chamberlain Oguchi registered 21 points as US male basketball team beat Nigeria 110-66. The African champions…
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USA beat Nigeria 110-66 in pre-Olympic basketball friendly
USA, gunning for their third straight Olympic basketball gold medal, wrapped up their pre-Summer Games exhibition series with a dominating…
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Durant: Nobody appreciates Harden but players
Kevin Durant and James Harden have not played on the same team in quite a while, but apparently they are…
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Longley happy with Bogut return to Australia set up
Australia assistant coach Luc Longley was pleased with Andrew Bogut’s return in their final warm-up game before the Rio Olympics.…
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Dellavedova and Australia aiming to beat US, Spain to gold medal in Rio
Australia are not in Rio de Janeiro to make up the numbers, with Matthew Dellavedova and Co. eyeing gold at…
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Klay, Kyrie turn up as USA beat Venezuela in Rio warm up
Klay Thompson and Kylie Irving dropped 13 points each as tUSA beat Venuzela on Friday night at the United…
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Wade: Playing for the Bulls a dream come true
All smiles during his introductory news conference, Dwyane Wade says playing for the Chicago Bulls is a dream come true.…
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Pierce still undecided on future but could retire as a Celtic – Rivers
Veteran Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce will be given the chance to retire as a Boston Celtics player should…
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Wade´s move from Heat to Bulls shocked Anthony
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony never thought he would see Dwyane Wade in an NBA uniform other than the…
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Durant denies telling teammates he was staying in Oklahoma City
Golden State Warriors recruit Kevin Durant insisted he did not tell Russell Westbrook he would re-sign with the Oklahoma City…
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Nuggets to face Pacers in London in January
The Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers are headed to London. The teams will play a regular-season game at the O2…
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Brazil’s Varejao ruled out of Rio 2016 with back injury
Golden State Warriors centre Anderson Varejao will not be able to represent Brazil in his home Olympic Games after being diagnosed with a…
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VIDEO: Pogba-Lukaku go head to head in a Basketball match in Miami
While Paul Pogba is a subject of world record move to Manchester United he is in Miami making headlines for…
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United States coach Mike Krzyzewski: Bryant wanted no part in Olympic team
United States coach Mike Krzyzewski said Kobe Bryant had no desire to play at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.…
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Thompson still ´startled´ Durant joined Warriors
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is still coming to terms with the fact that he will be playing alongside…
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