Masai Ujiri Urges African Leaders To Invest In Sports, Acquires Two African Players For...
Nigerian-born President of NBA champions Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri has called on African governments to invest in sports while addressing a panel at the Africa Investment Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Ujiri,...
NBA Recap: Raptors Halt Lebron’s Red-hot Lakers, Jokic Inspires Nuggets
Pascal Siakam tallied 24 points and 11 rebounds as the reigning NBA champion Toronto Raptors overcame a LeBron James triple double on Sunday night to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-104.
Siakam...
NBA: Atlanta Hawks John Collins Suspended For 25 Games For Violating Doping Rules
Atlanta Hawks ace John Collins has been suspended for 25 games after testing positive for a growth hormone, the NBA said Tuesday.
The 22-year-old power forward was hit with a suspension after...
NBA: Steph Curry Undergoes Test On Broken Hand
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player had a CT scan on his broken left hand on Thursday and the Golden State Warriors will consult specialists to determine how long he'll be sidelined.
The...
NBA: 108 Non-US Players To Feature In 2019-20 Season
The NBA has announced that 108 international players from 38 nations, including 16 Canadians a record for the most players from any non-US nation have been registered for the 2019-20 season which dunked off on...
Basketball: NBA Facing “Substantial” Losses Following Spat With China
The US National Basketball Association (NBA) has suffered "substantial" losses after an online comment from a team executive prompted a crisis in its relations with China, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has said.
Josh Okogie An NBA All Star in The Making – D’Tigers Coach Nwora (AUDIO)
D'Tigers head coach Alex Nwora has predicted that Minnesota Timberwolves wingman Josh Okogie will become an All-Star NBA player following the 21-year old's sterling performances at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
Kevin Durant Signs $164m Deal With Brooklyn Nets
NBA superstar Kevin Durant didn't wait long to declare his new destination, announcing he would sign with the Brooklyn Nets a few minutes after the free agency period opened on Sunday night.
The announcement...
Nine Africans, Including Three Nigerians, Make 2019 NBA Draft
African talent spread during the 2019 NBA Draft as three players of Nigerian descent were drafted into NBA franchises as part of the 60 most talented rookies in the USA and the world at large.
Toronto Raptors Title Rally Marred by Gun Violence
Four people have been injured in a daytime shooting in Toronto during a crowded victory rally for the Toronto Raptors basketball team, BBC reports.
Thousands of fans were packed into the city centre in...
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