Category: Basketball

For the first time in his legendary career, LeBron James won’t be on the court when the Los Angeles Lakers open a new NBA season. The 40-year-old superstar has been ruled out for three to four weeks after being diagnosed with sciatica on his right side, according to multiple reports. The setback comes just days […]

The wait is finally over. After eight long months of recovery and speculation, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid made his long-anticipated return to the court during a preseason showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves — a moment that reignited excitement across the Sixers’ fanbase. The reigning franchise leader last suited up on February 22, when a […]

The Las Vegas Aces are heading back to the WNBA Finals after surviving a fierce battle against the Indiana Fever in a Game 5 showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats. The defending champions prevailed 107–98 in overtime, sealing their third Finals appearance in the past four years and setting up a […]

The drama of EuroBasket 2025 didn’t end with the final buzzer. Instead, a heated exchange of words between Greece and Turkey stole headlines in the tournament’s closing days, with Greek coach Vassilis Spanoulis calling out Turkey’s Alperen Şengün for his remarks about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The controversy began after Turkey’s stunning 94-68 victory over Greece in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo finally added an international medal to his illustrious career as Greece defeated Finland 92-89 to claim the bronze medal at EuroBasket 2025. The man widely known as the “Nigerian Freak” delivered a stunning performance that carried his nation to its first podium finish in sixteen years, ending a drought that stretched back to […]

Slovenia booked their place in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals after an inspired performance from Luka Dončić powered them to an 84-77 victory over Italy in Riga. The Los Angeles Lakers star was at his brilliant best, finishing with 42 points and 10 rebounds in a game where he almost single-handedly carried his national team. Dončić […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and their superstar Kawhi Leonard are now at the center of an NBA investigation that could have serious consequences for both the player and the franchise. The league confirmed it is looking into claims that the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer may have found a way to secretly boost Leonard’s earnings […]

Nigeria’s national men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, saw their hopes of an AfroBasket title come to an end following a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in the quarterfinals of the 2025 tournament. The loss ended what had been a promising campaign, leaving the team and fans reflecting on what might have been. The D’Tigers had arrived […]

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been celebrated in grand style by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following their record-breaking fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title. The team’s latest triumph not only cements their place as Africa’s dominant force in women’s basketball but has also earned them national honours, hefty cash rewards, and housing gifts. The […]

In a moment of national pride, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has showered praise on Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, after their record-setting fifth consecutive FIBA Afrobasket championship victory. The President, visibly elated by the team’s success, has extended a personal invitation to host the champions at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, upon their return. D’Tigress […]