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

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

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...

Gilgeous-Alexander, Antetokounmpo & Jokic headline 2024-25 All-NBA Teams

Gilgeous-Alexander, Antetokounmpo & Jokic headline 2024-25 All-NBA Teams

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander along with fellow MVP finalists Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic have been named to the 2024-25 All-NBA First Team on Friday, Afrosport reports. The trio was joined by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell as the NBA rolled out its best performing players of the season following votes from a global media panel of 100...

NBA: James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 25

NBA: James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 25

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 25 of the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. NBA Players of the Week for Week 25. West: James Harden (@LAClippers) East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks) pic.twitter.com/TuS2JqNJhh — NBA (@NBA) April 14, 2025 Harden wins the Western Conference Player of the Week award for the first time this...

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 24

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo named Players of the Week for Week 24

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 24 of the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. NBA Players of the Week for Week 24. West: Kawhi Leonard (@LAClippers) East: Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Bucks) pic.twitter.com/gRwSHInKa9 — NBA (@NBA) April 7, 2025 Leonard gets the Western Conference Player of the Week nod for the first time this...

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NBA: Bucks’ Antetokounmpo to miss All-Star game with calf injury

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not feature in the NBA All-Star Game next weekend after sustaining a left calf strain, Afrosport reports. Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed the news on Sunday before their 135-127 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, which Antetokounmpo did not play in, his fourth straight missed game. “We’ve just been monitoring it, and it just hasn’t improved enough for us to play...