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Steph talks rivalry with LeBron and the end of his career
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NBA
Basketball Africa League 2025 - News, dates, scores, everything you need to know about the BAL
ESPN has everything you need to know about the NBA-affiliated Basketball Africa League (BAL) for 2025, from news to scores to interviews from players across the league.
NBA
Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers don't want another BAL participation trophy
After finishing third at the last Basketball Africa League tournament in 2024, Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers want to go at least one better and reach the Final of next year's tournament... perhaps even win it.
NBA
Giannis and Wemby give African NBA fans a November to remember
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama, arguably the two most recognisable players of African descent in the NBA, both had fifty-point games in November.
FIBA
'His ceiling can be anything': Best Aussie prospects from the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup
Olgun Uluc highlights the best Aussie prospects from the FIBA under-15 Oceania Cup. The verdict? The next generation of Australian basketball is in a good place.
Kai Sotto
NBA
Sotto wants Gilas to show confidence in clash with NZ
No longer the underdogs, Kai Sotto believes the standards for Gilas Pilipinas are now higher ahead of their Asia Cup qualifier with New Zealand.
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Kai Sotto
NBA
Maturity the key behind Sotto's B.League improvement
Kai Sotto believes being older and wiser has been a key factor behind the improvement he's shown in Japan's B.League this season.
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Kai Sotto
NBA
Kai Sotto happy to share the space with Gilas' fellow bigs
With Gilas Pilipinas boasting plenty of big men, Kai Sotto shared more on the dynamics between them on court.
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Kai Sotto
NBA
Kai Sotto on why the current Gilas roster is 'special'
Kai Sotto shares his thoughts on the continuity of the current Gilas Pilipinas roster under Tim Cone that has given them an edge.
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Timberwolves
NBA
Rudy Gobert dunks all over Coby White
Rudy Gobert finds a wide-open path to the bucket and Coby White doesn't stand a chance on this dunk.
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Ryan Broekhoff breaks down young new faces on Boomers squad
Ryan Broekhoff look at the young talent mixed in with familiar veteran faces on the Boomers squad for upcoming FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.
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NCAAM
NBA Academy star Khadim Rassoul Mboup's winding path to BYU Cougars
Khadim Rassoul Mboup, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard from NBA Academy Africa in Senegal, committed to the BYU Cougars in the offseason, after injury diverged his path from birthday twin, Duke's Khaman Maulach.
NBA
Missi, Hachimura the surprise packages in mixed start for African NBA stars
Dennis Schröder, who is of Gambian descent, remains one of the NBA's best creative players, while Rui Hachimura and Yves Missi impressed in the opening weeks of the new season.
Giddey, Josh
NBA
Giddey racks up near triple-double in Bulls' comeback win
Josh Giddy records 12 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in Chicago's huge 20-point comeback victory over the Grizzlies.
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Wemby and Brooks wrestling match sparks kerfuffle
Victor Wembanyama and Dillon Brooks get into a wrestling match igniting commotion between Rockets and Spurs players.
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NBA
BAL side Cape Town Tigers' CEO Edwards exits club
Raphael Edwards has resigned as CEO of the Cape Town Tigers, also vacating his position as a director, the club announced on Wednesday, as they withdrew from the Basketball South Africa (BSA) National Club Championships.
NBA
BAL probe payment discrepancy at Cape Town Tigers
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is probing the Cape Town Tigers over alleged fraudulent reporting of player payments in the 2023 season, a club director has told ESPN.
Olympic Sports
Team USA Basketball: 2024 Paris Olympics scores, news, updates
The latest scores and updates on Team USA's quest for a fifth straight gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Lakers
NBA
Kerr: 'What a blessing' to coach LeBron
U.S. men's basketball coach Steve Kerr says it was a blessing to coach LeBron James after years of having to scheme against him.
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Suns
NBA
Carmelo: Team USA knows and respects the ball is going to KD
Carmelo Anthony reflects on Kevin Durant's development since they last played together at the 2016 Olympics.
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Lakers
NBA
Is LeBron playing too much for Team USA?
Clinton Yates weighs in on whether there should be concern over LeBron James' minutes with Team USA at the Paris Games.
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Top Headlines
- Dash Daniels, 16, signs with Melbourne United
- Goulding stars, Boomers down Korea to qualify for Asia Cup
- South Africa to host 2025 BAL finals, Morocco added as host nation
- Chance coaching Boomers in Asia Cup qualifiers
- Rivers Hoopers beat Cape Town Tigers for BAL bronze
- Lual-Acuil breaks scoring record in Benghazi win