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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What to Expect This All Star Weekend
By Tobi Nifesi The much-anticipated weekend of the NBA season is finally here. Over the next three days, the…
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Isaiah Thomas helps Celtics pip Clippers in OT thriller as Curry’s Warriors roll on
The Boston Celtics rallied to outlast the Los Angeles Clippers 139-134 in an overtime thriller in the NBA on Wednesday.…
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Warriors beat Rockets to break NBA record, Jazz win a thriller
The Golden State Warriors broke the record for best 51-game start in NBA history thanks to a 123-110 win over…
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Bulls unsure of return date for injured Butler
Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg is unsure when Jimmy Butler will return from injury as the NBA All-Star guard continues…
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It was time to make a change, says Knicks president Jackson
New York Knicks president Phil Jackson said it was time “time to make a change,” shortly after firing coach Derek Fisher.…
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LeBron triple-double inspires Cavs, Raptors continue good form
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-100 thanks to star man LeBron James in NBA action on Monday. James…
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New York Knicks fire Derek Fisher
Derek Fisher has been fired by the New York Knicks, the team announced on Monday. Fisher’s firing comes in the week…
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Tony Parker to play for France in Olympic qualifiers
Tony Parker cannot resist the pull of playing for his country. A week after indicating on a French radio show…
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Warriors end Thunder streak, Cavs back to winning ways
A clinical first half from the Golden State Warriors saw them secure a 116-108 win against Oklahoma City Thunder on…
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Bradley sinks Cavs, Kawhi Leonard stars as Spurs blew out Mavericks
Avery Bradley sunk the Cleveland Cavaliers with a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Boston Celtics claimed a 104-103 win on Friday.…
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Bryant stars as Lakers beat Pelicans, Lowry helps Raptors past Blazers
Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 99-96 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA…
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Curry prefers winning with Golden State Warriors over personal records
Stephen Curry came agonisingly close to tying the NBA record for most three-pointers in a game against the Washington Wizards,…
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Steph Curry ´very comfortable´ with Warriors team amid Durant rumours
Stephen Curry refused to be drawn on speculation the Golden State Warriors could sign Kevin Durant in the off-season, insisting…
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Jeremy Lin stars as Hornets stun Cavs, Durant pushes Thunder past Magic and Curry yet again
The Charlotte Hornets upset the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-97 in the NBA on Wednesday, while Stephen Curry was impressive. Jeremy Lin…
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Curry scores 51, flirts with three-point record
Steph Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 11 or more three-pointers in a game on two occasions when he…
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Golden State Warriors hunt Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant?
The Golden State Warriors’ plan of pursuit predates their 2015 championship run, a bold plot to declare the futility of…
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Kobe turns back the clock to avoid Lakers unwanted record, Harden guides Rockets past Heat
A season-high 38 points from Kobe Byrant helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 119-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves…
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Atlanta Hawks’ Horford keeping options open
Al Horford is enjoying his time with the Atlanta Hawks, but is still open to other possibilities. The Hawks centre…
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Nikola Jokic stars as Nuggets end Raptors streak, Cavs edge Pacers
Nikola Jokic starred as the Denver Nuggets ended the Toronto Raptors’ 11-game NBA winning streak with a 112-93 victory on…
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Spurs´ Duncan to miss fourth straight game
The San Antonio Spurs will once again be without starting centre Tim Duncan when they host the Orlando Magic on Monday.…
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Warriors trash Knicks, Dirk-less Mavericks beat Suns and Clippers extend run
The Golden State Warriors recovered from a slow start to thrash the New York Knicks in the NBA on Sunday.…
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76ers almost stun Warriors, Raptors make it 11 straight
Harrison Barnes saved the Golden State Warriors from a shock loss to the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to a three-pointer with…
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Westbrook inspires Thunder past Rockets, Clippers beat city rivals to continue streak
Russell Westbrook recorded his sixth triple-double of the season on Friday to inspire the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 116-108…
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Raptors break franchise record, Lakers losing streak continues
The Toronto Raptors rolled to a franchise record 10th consecutive NBA victory after a 103-93 win over the New York…
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Warriors’ duo make the cut, Wall beat Irving to NBA All-Star reserves
The rosters for the 2016 NBA All-Stars game are finalised following the announcement of the reserve players on Thursday. Seven reserves were…
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Thompson leads Warriors past Mavericks and Thunder claim thriller over Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a thrilling 126-123 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA on Wednesday, as Kevin…
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I’m not the owner of a team… I’m smart, I voice my opinions – Lebron hits out at critics
LeBron James insists he had nothing to do with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ firing of David Blatt last week and says he is sick and…
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Griffin apologises for ´creating a distraction´ following altercation
Blake Griffin has issued an apology for the altercation that resulted in him sustaining a fracture to his right hand.…
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Griffin sidelined for weeks after suffering a spiral fracture following altercation
Los Angeles Clippers have launched an investigation after Blake Griffin broke his hand when throwing a punch. The Clippers forward will…
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Durant inspires Thunder win, Raptors crush Wizards
Kevin Durant scored a season-high 44 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 128-122 after overtime…
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