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- 10 Finalists From Five African Countries Will Pitch Their Products to International Industry Leaders on Dec. 5 in Kigali - Carnegie Mellon University Africa Joins as Official Partner of the Program NBA Africa on Tuesday announced the 10 startup companies from five African countries that have been selected as finalists as part of the second edition of NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which the league launched...

NBA: Lakers’ Doncic out at least one week with finger, leg injuries

by Ibikunle Salako

27 October 2025

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is set to miss around a week after suffering a left finger sprain and a lower leg contusion, Afrosport reports. Doncic, who has made an explosive start to the season, is expected to sit out upcoming games against the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Memphis Grizzlies. The injury comes at a difficult time for the Lakers, who...

NBA: Billups, Rozier arrested in widening sports betting probe

by Ibikunle Salako

23 October 2025

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on Thursday as part of separate investigations linked to illegal gambling, Afrosport reports. The pair was among 34 people detained following a years-long FBI probe spanning 11 states and involving tens of millions of dollars, said FBI director Kash Patel. Rozier was arrested at a hotel in Orlando, Florida, a day...

NBA: Wembanyama sets franchise record as Spurs dominate Mavericks in Dallas

by Ibikunle Salako

23 October 2025

Victor Wembanyama put on a show in Dallas on Wednesday night, scoring 40 points and grabbing 15 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the Mavericks 125–92, Afrosport reports. The Frenchman set a new Spurs record for most points in a season opener, leading all scorers at the American Airlines Center. He went 15-for-21 from the field and converted nine of 11 free throws, as well...

NBA sets new record for international talent as 2025-26 gets underway

by Ibikunle Salako

21 October 2025

The NBA’s global appeal continues to grow, with 135 international players set to feature in the 2025/26 season, which tips off on Tuesday night — the highest in the league’s history, Afrosport reports. Players from 43 countries across six continents are represented, underlining the NBA’s growing global reach. International players continue to dominate, having claimed each of the last seven MVP awards. This surpasses the previous...

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NBA sets new record for international talent as 2025-26 gets underway

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