Basketball

The South East Basketball Association (SEBA), which comprises Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States, has condemned the withdrawal of Nigerian basketball from international competitions by the Federal Government. The zone…

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has concluded arrangements to hold the maiden edition of the Nigeria U-18 Basketball Championships in the country, with a view to ensuring more youth participation in sports especially in…

The President of Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall, paid a courtesy visit to the home of CAF in Cairo where he met and held discussions with CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba. This was a follow-up meeting following…

Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President, Musa Kida, has reiterated that his Federation has a cordial working relationship with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, adding that it will not compete with the Ministry in…

The Los Angeles Lakers have sacked head coach Frank Vogel on Monday after three NBA seasons following the team's failure to qualify for the playoffs. The move was expected since the Lakers' bid to reach the postseason ended last week.…

LeBron James moved up to second on the NBA's all-time scoring list after scoring 38 points against the Washington Wizards, despite a 127-119 loss for the Los Angeles Lakers. James, who started his NBA career in 2003, needed 21 points to…

Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President, Musa Kida, said it is high time all stakeholders came around the NBBF board to enable it hit the ground running in its quest to start a domestic programme that players, technical officials and…

Following the conclusion of the report review process, the International Basketball Association (FIBA) has congratulated Engr. Musa Kida and other newly elected board members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). In a letter from…

Luka Doncic recorded 25 points and eight rebounds as the visiting Dallas Mavericks claimed a 109 - 104 victory against an out-of-form Los Angeles Lakers, while the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Dorian…

NBA star LeBron James quashed rumours that he was looking to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers after its poor run of games, saying he intends to stay with the team for as long as he can play. The Lakers have struggled this season as…