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Cameroon-born Embiid doubtful for conference semifinal Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, Afrosport reports. Embiid was ruled out of the season in February, and the proposed surgery follows the Sixers’ plan to get the Cameroon-born star ready for the next season. Philadelphia, meanwhile, revealed that additional information on Embiid will be provided after the knee surgery. The 2022-23 league Most Valuable Player has...

NBA: Curry, Mitchell among 12 finalists for Teammate of the Year award

by Ibikunle Salako

3 April 2025

Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers guards Stephen Curry and Donovan Mitchell are among the finalists for the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award as announced by the NBA, Afrosport reports. The annual award recognises the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on and off the court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication...

NBA reveals sanctions for players involved in Pistons, Timberwolves brawl

by Ibikunle Salako

2 April 2025

The NBA on Tuesday announced the sanctions for the brawl that ensued during the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-104 win over the Detroit Pistons at Target Center on Sunday. Joe Dumars, NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, announced that Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for two games without pay for escalating an on-court altercation, a punishment that is based in part on his...

NBA: Jalen Green, Paolo Banchero named Players of the Week for Week 23

by Ibikunle Salako

1 April 2025

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 23 of the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. NBA Players of the Week for Week 23. West: Jalen Green (@HoustonRockets) East: Paolo Banchero (@OrlandoMagic) pic.twitter.com/TtqVJtiuwB — NBA (@NBA) March 31, 2025 Green has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the second time this...

NBA: Lillard shines with 39 points for Bucks in debut win against Sixers

NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard sidelined indefinitely with blood clot problem

by Ibikunle Salako

26 March 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without All-Star Damian Lillard indefinitely after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf, Afrosport reports. The Bucks confirmed Lillard’s absence late on Tuesday, and the 34-year-old is reportedly on blood-thinning medication to treat the condition. Lillard becomes the second NBA player that has had to be shut down this season due to the condition, joining San Antonio...

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NBA: Sixers’ Joel Embiid set for arthroscopic surgery on left knee

NBA: Curry, Mitchell among 12 finalists for Teammate of the Year award

NBA reveals sanctions for players involved in Pistons, Timberwolves brawl

NBA: Jalen Green, Paolo Banchero named Players of the Week for Week 23

NBA: Bucks’ Damian Lillard sidelined indefinitely with blood clot problem

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