New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels has rated Dallas Mavericks as the toughest player he has faced in his maiden NBA season. Daniels joined the Pelicans as the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft and he has settled in well in the NBA with fine displays shutting out LA Lakers' LeBron James, Atlanta Hawks' Dejounte Murray and Mavericks' Doncic. Of all those challenges he has...
Global sportswear company Nike has suspended their relationship with Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving with immediate effect after he posted a link to an anti-semitic video on social media. The suspension comes after the Nets announced that Irving will serve at least a five-game suspension and he will serve his punishment without pay which could cost him approximately $2.2 million in salary. The announcement that...
With hundreds of players from different parts of the world including Africa set for the 2022-23 NBA season, we take a look at Nigerian players or at least of Nigerian descent that will play in the highest level of basketball in the world. Precious Achiuwa - Toronto Raptors The Port Harcourt-born power forward is set for his second NBA season with the Raptors. Achiuwa appears...
The excitement is back as the 2022/2023 NBA season will tip off with a fixture against the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics on Wednesday, October 19. Defending champions Golden State Warriors will also be in action on Wednesday night against Los Angeles Lakers. As expected, 30 teams will compete for the top crown - Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy with 15 each vying for supremacy in...
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is in top physical shape ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. Over a year ago, Harden was noticeably overweight at Brooklyn Nets but he appears to have worked on his physical condition with a new transformation. It was a summer of busy physical activities for the former Most Valuable Player as he also prioritised his diet and rest. When asked about...
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