Category: Basketball

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 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have taken a significant step toward their future by securing superstar Luka Doncic on a lucrative three-year, $165 million contract extension. The Slovenian guard, acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster trade six months ago, has now officially pledged his long-term commitment to the Lakers, cementing his role as the […]

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, fought back from a halftime deficit to defeat Mozambique 60-55 in a closely contested Group B game at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The victory keeps the defending champions unbeaten as they chase a historic fifth consecutive title. The match, held at the Palais des Sports […]

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in commanding fashion with a crushing 92-45 victory over Rwanda on Friday, July 26, at the Palais des Sports de Treichville. The win not only marks a powerful start for the defending champions but also reinforces their mission to claim a fifth consecutive FIBA […]

Luka Dončić is staying in Los Angeles — and securing the bag before heading to Europe. The Slovenian superstar is reportedly set to sign a four-year, $229 million contract extension with the Lakers ahead of his national team duties at EuroBasket. According to SportKlub, via Sportal, the deal is expected to be finalized before Dončić […]

Marcus Smart’s move to the Los Angeles Lakers is already making waves—but what fans didn’t know until now is just how instrumental Luka Dončić was in making it happen. During his unveiling at a Lakers press conference, Smart peeled back the curtain on the conversations that helped shape his decision to head west. And it […]

After a scorching run in Las Vegas and a breakout year in the G-League, Dominican guard David Jones-Garcia has officially signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs—choosing to chase his NBA dream instead of heading overseas. Jones-Garcia, one of the standout performers of this year’s Summer League, made a strong impression with his […]

Nigerian-American basketball talent Josh Okogie has officially joined the Houston Rockets, securing a one-year contract valued at approximately ₦5 billion (about $3.1 million). The deal marks a new chapter in the 25-year-old’s NBA journey as he reunites with Nigerian-American head coach Ime Udoka, who has been steering a transformation in Houston since taking charge in […]

LeBron James was nearly on the move this offseason, with the Dallas Mavericks emerging as a serious option before the four-time NBA champion opted to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers for the final year of his contract. Despite producing another standout campaign last season—averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists—James’ long-term commitment to […]

Amid ongoing speculation about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has reaffirmed his commitment to personal development—both on and off the court. The two-time NBA MVP recently took to social media to highlight improvements in his game, most notably a sharp increase in mid-range shooting efficiency. According to a post shared on X […]