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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Kerr edging closer to Warriors return
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr took charge of practice in the absence of Luke Walton on Tuesday, but the…
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Caldwell-Pope completes Pistons rally, Raptors edge Mavs
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s late jumper helped the rallying Detroit Pistons trump the Miami Heat 93-92 in the NBA on Tuesday. Caldwell-Pope…
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Bucks coach Kidd set for indefinite break after hip surgery
Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd will begin an indefinite leave of absence after he undergoes surgery to correct chronic pain in his hip that…
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Thompson: I´m the best shooting guard in NBA
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson does not lack confidence, claiming he is the best shooting guard in the NBA.…
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Spurs win sixth straight, slumping Bulls beaten again
The in-form San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to six games thanks to a 106-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers…
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NBA: Irving returns in Cavs win, Kings upstage Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers had Kyrie Irving on the floor for the first time this season as they accounted for the…
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Melo stars as Knicks beat Bulls, Rockets beat Clippers
The New York Knicks claimed a fourth straight NBA win, overcoming a tired Chicago Bulls 107-91 on Saturday. Carmelo Anthony’s…
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George fined for referee criticism, profanity
Indiana Pacers star Paul George will pay a hefty fine after he criticised officials and used profanity in a live…
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Barkley: Warriors no match for 95-96 Bulls
The Golden State Warriors continue to break all kinds of records in 2015-16 but the NBA champions would be no…
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Cavs beat OKC to extend streak, Hornets down Raptors in OT
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to four games after edging the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-100 in the NBA…
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Marbury wants Bryant to end career in China
Stephon Marbury has urged retiring Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant to join him playing in China at the end of…
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Harden and I will make things work at Houston – Howard
Dwight Howard said he does not want to leave Houston and that he has no problem playing with Rockets team-mate James Harden. Howard is no…
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Thompson stars as Warriors beat Suns, Spurs and OKC win again
The Golden State Warriors returned to winning ways with a 128-103 thrashing of the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Klay Thompson…
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LeBron reveals his favourite player of all time, Not Kobe or Wade
LeBron James has played alongside some great team-mates and potential Hall of Famers in Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Kevin Love in…
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NBA: Cavs too good for Celtics, Nuggets win again
It was billed as a grudge match but there were no fireworks as the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the Boston Celtics…
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Popovich unsurprised by Rondo´s slur
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was unsurprised by Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo’s alleged homophobic slurs at NBA referee…
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Spurs beat Jazz, Clippers down Pistons in OT
The San Antonio Spurs barely raised a sweat as they preserved their perfect home record with a 118-81 win over…
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NBA referee comes out as gay after alleged Rajon Rondo slurs
A little more than a week after allegedly being targeted with slurs by Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo, longtime NBA…
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NBA: Raptors extend streak, Heat rally past Grizzlies
The Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak after seeing off the hapless Philadelphia 76ers 96-76 in the NBA on Sunday.…
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Knicks star Anthony hits back at Barkley
New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony hit back at Charles Barkley after the former NBA MVP questioned his leadership.…
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Finally! Milwaukee Bucks end Golden State Warriors’ winning streak
The Golden State Warriors’ record-breaking start to the NBA season is over after a 108-95 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks…
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´I´m not a 31-, 32-minute guy´ – LeBron
LeBron James has a lot of mileage in his legs and the Cleveland Cavaliers were expected to lessen his minutes…
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NBA: Durant stars for Thunder, Bulls end streak
Kevin Durant’s triple-double saw the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA on…
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I don´t know how to flop – Anthony
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has been frustrated by the way officials have allowed defenses to body him lately,…
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Hornets, Clippers extend winning streaks
The Charlotte Hornets maintained their unbeaten run after downing the Miami Heat 99-81 in the NBA on Wednesday. Nicolas Batum’s…
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Hornets’ Jefferson given five-game ban for violating anti-drug program
Charlottte Hornets centre Al Jefferson has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA…
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‘Luckily it’s not a bad sprain’ – Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson sprained his right ankle late in the Golden State Warriors’ 131-123 winover the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. After…
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Warriors remain unbeaten go 23-0, LeBron leads Cavs
The Golden State Warriors overcame the Indiana Pacers 131-123 as they improved to 23-0 to start the NBA season. Tuesday’s…
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LeBron James signs lifetime deal with Nike
NBA Super star LeBron James has signed a lifetime deal with sportswear giants Nike. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward, who is…
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Raptors’ DeMarre Carroll out indefinitely with knee injury
The Raptors will be without their big free-agent signee for a while. Forward DeMarre Carroll is out indefinitely due to…
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