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NBBF appoints former player Rena Wakama as D’Tigress head coach

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has appointed former player Rena Wakama as head coach of the national women's team, the D'Tigress. Wakama succeeds Otis Hughley after the NBBF confirmed she has signed a two-year contract to lead the five-time Afrobasket champions. Wakama, born in Rivers State, currently works as assistant coach at Stony Brooks University in the United States of America. The former Nigeria international is...

NBA: Irving, Middleton & Green headline 2023 free agency deals

by Ibikunle Salako

1 July 2023

The deals are coming in thick and fast in the NBA Free agency this summer as teams and players are agreeing on potential moves. Although the deals signed over this period will not become official until Thursday, July 6, a host of big names have chosen to re-sign and stay put with their beloved franchises, while some have struck life-changing deals elsewhere. Kyrie Irving, 2016 NBA...

NBA: Vincent agrees deal with Lakers; Metu & Okogie reunite in Phoenix

by Ibikunle Salako

1 July 2023

The trio of Nigeria's D'Tigers stars Gabe Vincent, Chimezie Metu, and Josh Okogie were all involved in the jaw-dropping first day of free agency in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Vincent, whose Miami Heat side lost in the Finals to the Denver Nuggets in June, is expected to join the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers on a three-year deal worth around $33 million. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1674920628388757505?t=EPxrvlHpwU87O6iAO4mofQ&s=19 The D'Tigers...

NBA: Porzingis headed to Celtics in 3-way deal, Smart traded to Memphis

by Ibikunle Salako

22 June 2023

Latvian basketball star Kristaps Porzingis will be traded to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Wizards would receive point guard Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies along with Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala from the Celtics. The Grizzlies, meanwhile, would receive 2022 defensive player of the year Marcus Smart from the Celtics while...

NBA: Suns & Wizards finalizing trade deal for Bradley Beal

by Ibikunle Salako

19 June 2023

The Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns are reportedly close to finalizing a blockbuster deal that will see three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal move to the Suns. The deal, which was confirmed by Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, will see the Suns send veteran guard and 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, along with Landry Shamet, a package of future second-round picks and multiple pick swaps...

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NBBF appoints former player Rena Wakama as D’Tigress head coach

NBA: Irving, Middleton & Green headline 2023 free agency deals

NBA: Vincent agrees deal with Lakers; Metu & Okogie reunite in Phoenix

NBA: Porzingis headed to Celtics in 3-way deal, Smart traded to Memphis

NBA: Suns & Wizards finalizing trade deal for Bradley Beal

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