LeBron James now NBA all-time leading scorer
LeBron James is now the NBA’s all-time leading scorer after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 39-year-old record. The Los Angeles Lakers star who is 38, hit 38...
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NBA: Miami Heat set free-throw record
Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler led a record-breaking shooting display from the free-throw line as they claimed a 112-111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder....
Phoenix Suns, Mercury in record $4bn sale
The Phoenix Suns and Mercury are about to be acquired by billionaire Mat Ishbia in a deal that will value the teams at $4 billion....
NBA renames MVP award as Michael Jordan Trophy
The award presented to the NBA’s most valuable player will now be called the Michael Jordan Trophy. It is one of six newly designed trophies...
NBA: LeBron James drops season-high 39 as Lakers beat Spurs
LeBron James scored a season-high 39 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 143 to 138 victory over the...
NBA: Suspended Ime Udoka could replace Steve Nash at Nets
Following the parting of ways by the Brooklyn Nets and their head coach, Steve Nash; his Assistant, Jacque Vaughn will take over in an interim...
D’Tigers rise in the latest FIBA rankings
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have moved up two places in the latest FIBA World Ranking. The team is now ranked 19th in the...
Kyrie Irving gave up $100M deal to remain unvaccinated
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving says choosing not to get a Covid-19 vaccination was a $100m decision. Last season, 30-year-old- Irving, could not play in...
FIBA investigating fight between Mali players
Basketball’s world governing body FIBA has launched an investigation after a fight broke out among Mali players at the Women’s World Cup in Australia. One...
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for record-breaking $10.1 million
A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan in the first game of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $10.1 million, breaking the record...