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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has agreed a two-year contract extension with the NBA team, worth $97.1 million. The contract includes an extension option for another year through the 2024-25 NBA season, his agent Rich Paul said.…

After some high-profile vaccine-related absences from basketball last season, the NBA says they will not have a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for players in 2022-2023 campaign. The league will "strongly suggest" team personnel stay up-to-date…

President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly felicitated with Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on successful conclusion of its elections, rejoicing with Mr Yakubu Maikyau, who is the new leader of the legal body. The President congratulates the…

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka consoled his young team after their defeat to Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals series, saying the pain will subside and brighter days lay ahead. The Celtics suffered a 103-90 home defeat by the…

The Golden State Warriors cemented their place in NBA history after Thursday's 103-90 Game Six win against the Boston Celtics, sealing their fourth Championship in eight seasons. The 4-2 Finals series win brought the Warriors a seventh…

The Boston Celtics staged a brilliant fourth quarter comeback to stun the Golden State Warriors, claiming a 120-108 victory against the home team in Game One of the NBA Finals in San Francisco, USA. In his Finals debut, veteran forward Al…

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has become the first Nigerian in history to coach a team to the NBA Finals, leading his side through a 7-game series to beat the Miami Heat 4-3 in the Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum registered…

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…

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…