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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Jalen Brunson and Jalen Green named NBA Players of the week
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks and Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets have earned the distinction of NBA…
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NBA: Giannis-missing as Lillard inspires Bucks to victory over Phoenix Suns
Damian Lillard put on a stellar performance, scoring 31 points and dishing out 16 assists, to lead Milwaukee Bucks to…
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Watch as Steph Curry Clamps LeBron James In Warriors’ 128-121 Win at Lakers
Stephen Curry made a triumphant return after missing the Golden State Warriors’ last three games due to a sprained right…
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Boston Celtics Clinch First NBA Playoff Spot of the Season
In a momentous achievement, the Boston Celtics became the first team in the NBA to secure a playoff spot for…
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OG Anunoby returns strong as New York Knicks secure victory over Philadelphia 76ers
In a remarkable NBA comeback performance, OG Anunoby made a triumphant return to the court after an 18-game absence, leading…
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Nigerian basketballer Gabe Vincent close to injury comeback for Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers fans may have reason to cheer as guard Gabe Vincent, signed in a promising move last summer,…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts to Bucks loss to Kings
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t mince words when analyzing his team’s disappointing 129-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings on…
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Lakers plan correction to Kobe Bryant’s statue
The Los Angeles Lakers have acknowledged several errors on the base of the recently unveiled Kobe Bryant statue and are…
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NBA: Luka Doncic and DeMar DeRozan named NBA week 20 best players
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls have been named the NBA Players of…
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39-year old Draya Michele expecting child with 22-year old NBA Star Jalen Green, 22: Announcement sparks controversy
In a surprising revelation, model and entrepreneur 39-year old Draya Michele has announced she is pregnant for 22-year-old NBA star…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Bucks lineup against Warriors
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant return to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors…
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LeBron James exits game with ankle discomfort as Lakers fall to Kings
In a setback for the Los Angeles Lakers, their recent surge of momentum was halted with a 130-120 defeat against…
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NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder’s Bismack Biyombo collapses during game
During Wednesday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City forward Bismack Biyombo collapsed…
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10 key takeaways from the 2023-24 NBA regular season ahead of the last-curve
As the 2023-24 NBA regular season nears its conclusion, here are some notable observations and takeaways from around the league:…
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LeBron James and Jaylen Brown named NBA players of the week
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics have been honoured as the NBA…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum named NBA players of the month
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics have been honoured as the NBA Players…
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Caitlin Clark Shatters “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s 54-Year-Old NCAA Scoring Record!
In a jaw-dropping display of talent and tenacity, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has etched her name in history by becoming the…
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Soccer queen Sam Kerr salutes LeBron James as the NBA king after his recent feat
Chelsea FC Women’s forward, Sam Kerr, has expressed admiration for basketball legend LeBron James following his remarkable achievement of scoring…
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Lebron James makes NBA history after hitting 40,000 points mark
Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James made history on Saturday, becoming the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season…
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Kuminga and Curry inspire Warriors to victory over Raptors
Jonathan Kuminga and Steph Curry were ‘fantastic’ as they inspired Golden State Warriors to victory over Toronto Raptors to winning…
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D’Tigers star gives reason for poor 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers outing
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, known as D’Tigers, is making headlines on social media once again, but unfortunately not for…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers suffer third consecutive loss in Afrobasket Qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, faced a disappointing round of Afrobasket qualifiers in February, suffering their third consecutive loss…
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Nigerian basketball star Onyeka Okongwu ruled out indefinitely
Nigerian basketball star Onyeka Okongwu is set for an indefinite spell on the treatment table, latest updates on his recent…
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U-TURN! Nigeria’s Sports Ministry approves D’Tigers 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers participation
In a dramatic U-turn which will put smile on the faces of basketball followers in Nigeria, the Nigeria senior male…
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Lebron James to miss Lakers v. Warriors game
Los Angeles Lakers’ star forward, LeBron James will be sidelined for Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to…
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Nigerian-Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo mentions one area his new club boss has improved the team
Milwaukee Bucks’ Nigerian-Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has shared insights into one area new coach, Doc Rivers has improved the…
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SHOCKING: Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw from AfroBasket qualifiers due to lack of funds
In a shocking announcement, Nigeria’s national basketball team, the D’Tigers, have announced their withdrawal from the AfroBasket qualifiers due to…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo makes heartwarming promise to his children
Nigerian-Greek NBA sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo has recently made waves on social media with a heartwarming promise to his children. Following…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers prepare for 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers
After failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics games, the D’Tigers will look to hit positive ground when the 2025…
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Damian Lillard secures back-to-back NBA All-Star 3-point contest victories
The NBA All-Star festivities commenced in Indianapolis with a bang, featuring thrilling competitions and stellar performances. Among the highlights was…
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