Basketball

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player and father of the late Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69, La Salle University announced on Tuesday. Bryant, who…

It may be dwarfed by other nation’s sporting prowess, but the Philippines’ fervour for basketball is gigantic, and enthusiasm for the sport is only intensifying ahead of the 2023 FIBA…

Nigeria have won the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket championship, making it a record fourth title in a row. The D’Tigress defeated Senegal 84-74 to win the competition that was held in…

Following the completion of the 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Charlotte Hornets have acquired Nigeria’s James Nnaji. The former Barcelona player was initially drafted by the Detroit Pistons but…

Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish…

Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony confirmed his retirement from basketball on Monday, formally bringing the curtain down on his two-decade professional career. Anthony, 38, whose last game in the NBA…

A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn sports footwear, Sotheby’s announced. The basketball…

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated LeBron James’s ascent to the top of the NBA’s all-time scoring list but their on-court struggles continued with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on…

Hailed as the ‘Chosen One’ while still in high school, LeBron James always appeared destined to become the National Basketball Association’s all-time leading scorer and claim a record he once…

It’s Oscars season in Los Angeles but instead of the red carpet all eyes are on the NBA hardwood where Lakers forward LeBron James is on the cusp of becoming…