Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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...

NBA: SGA named Finals MVP as Thunder edge Pacers to win first title

NBA: SGA named Finals MVP as Thunder edge Pacers to win first title

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Finals MVP as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 on Sunday night to win their first NBA Championship, Afrosport reports. The Thunder, who entered the postseason with the best record in the regular season, capped off a historic campaign with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after a gruesome seven-game series, which they edged 4-3 against a brilliant...

NBA Finals: Haliburton stars as Pacers rally to beat Thunder, take 2-1 series lead

NBA Finals: Haliburton stars as Pacers rally to beat Thunder, take 2-1 series lead

Tyrese Haliburton shrugged off any injury worries to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. Haliburton, who was reportedly nursing a leg injury but confirmed his availability at a press conference on Tuesday, dropped a near triple-double of 22 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds at the Gainbridge...

NBA: SGA wins West Finals MVP as Thunder oust T-wolves to reach first Finals since 2012

NBA: SGA wins West Finals MVP as Thunder oust T-wolves to reach first Finals since 2012

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Western Conference Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) as the Oklahoma City Thunder saw off the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to close out the series on Wednesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander, who took home the Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Trophy, finished with a game-high 34 points, adding seven rebounds and eight assists in Game 5 at Paycom Center. He averaged 31.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.2...