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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D’Tigers skippo Oyedeji no wan follow Naija go Rio Olympics again
Naija senior men basketball team skippo, Olumide Oyedeji, don seke and hin yarn say hin no dey go 2016 Olympic…
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Retired Spurs star Tim Duncan is not a ´big man´ – O´Neal
Now that San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan has retired, it is time for analysts and basketball minds to discuss his…
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Durant explains why he left OKC for Warriors, Westbrook wasn´t the reason
Kevin Durant’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors was not a popular one outside the Bay Area and…
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Report says Anderson Varejao plans to reject Cavs championship ring
Anderson Varejao is eligible to receive his first NBA championship ring, but instead plans to remain loyal to the Golden State Warriors…
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Heat president Pat Riley regrets letting Dwyane Wade leave Miami for Chicago Bulls
“Floored” by Dwyane Wade’s departure, Miami Heat president Pat Riley said he greatly regrets allowing the three-time NBA championship winner…
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich: Thanks to Duncan I am not in the Budweiser League
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is not usually one to wear his emotions on his sleeve on a…
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Five-time NBA champion Tim Duncan retires after 19 years
San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan has retired after 19 years in the NBA, it was announced on Monday. Duncan…
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The official Draw of the Rio 2016 Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament
The draw for the Olympic men’s basketball competition at Rio 2016 has been finalised, with France pitted alongside the United…
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Wayne Pratt Durant´s dad happy his son made ‘a man decision’
Kevin Durant’s father Wanye Pratt is happy is son made a man decision by leaving Oklahoma City Thunder for Warriors, a…
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Bulls have ´three alphas´ but it´s Butler´s team – Rondo
With Dwyane Wade set to join, the Chicago Bulls now have “three alphas” on their roster, but recruit Rajon Rondo…
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Warriors unsure if Durant will start, jokes coach Kerr
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr joked that he is yet to decide whether prized recruit Kevin Durant will start…
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It wasn’t an easy road, I’m out of my comfort zone says Warriors recruit Durant
The Golden State Warriors’ signing of seven-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant was a total team effort. The top prize in…
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Michael Jordan is the easiest owner to work for in the NBA – Steve Clifford
Steve Clifford has guided the Charlotte Hornets to the NBA playoffs in two of his first three seasons as head…
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Hornets head coach Clifford compares Messi and Ronaldo to Curry and LeBron
Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is in a better position than most to make NBA comparisons and he did…
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NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley: Kevin Durant is a cheat
NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley is disappointed by Kevin Durant’s move to the Golden State Warriors, believing the 2014 MVP is…
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NBA Trade Update: Gasol leaves Bulls for Spurs as Diaw joins Utah Jazz
Pau Gasol will be playing for the San Antonio Spurs in 2016-17 after the veteran free agent confirmed he has…
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Durant switch marks the birth of Warriors dynasty and closes Thunder´s window
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers need to milk their incredible NBA title win for all it is worth, because…
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OKC refuse to rule out Russell Westbrook trade
After Kevin Durant opted to join the Golden State Warriors, the Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to be out…
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BREAKING: Durant to link up with Curry at Warriors
Seven-time All-Star Kevin Durant will leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors. Durant was available as…
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San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili announces return for 15th NBA season
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will return to play a 15th NBA season. The veteran, who turns 39 this…
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NBA Trade Updates: Hassan Whiteside not leaving Miami Heat, Jeremy Lin joins Nets
As NBA free agency continues to rumble on, the Miami Heat have been boosted by solid commitment from Hassan Whiteside,…
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Former OKC forward Serge Ibaka excited to be in Orlando Magic
Experienced forward Serge Ibaka said he feels good in Orlando after being traded to the Magic by the Oklahoma City…
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LeBron James to enter free agency
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will be a free agent on Friday after deciding not to exercise his player option for…
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Cavs’ Dellavedova hopeful over future with the NBA champions
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova is hopeful of remaining with the NBA champions despite becoming a free agent. Dellavedova, 25,…
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Knicks star Anthony wooing free agent Durant
Carmelo Anthony said he is already trying to lure free agent and close friend Kevin Durant to the New York…
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Meet the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team
USA has released their Men’s basketball team for the olympics. Despite league MVP Steph Curry, Lebron James, Rusell Westbrook, Chris…
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‘I don’t know why I was traded’ – Rose thanks Bulls for new start with Knicks
Derrick Rose wore number one for eight years with the Chicago Bulls, but he is switching to 25 with the…
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Tired LeBron out of Rio Olympics
LeBron James has informed Team USA he will not participate in the 2016 Rio Olympics. The Cleveland Cavaliers star, the latest in…
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NBA Draft 2016 winners, losers: Celtics stay put, botch wealth of picks
The 2016 NBA Draft produced plenty of talking points as teams moved up, traded out of spots and in one…
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OKC’s Ibaka traded to Magic for package including Oladipo
In a potential sign of things to come at the Oklahoma City Thunder, Serge Ibaka was dealt to the Orlando…
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