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The NBA has turned into a league of nations in recent times, although British representation in the world’s best basketball competition has been thin on the ground. Just a handful of British-born players have gone on to make a living in the NBA while one or two more came through the UK system before heading […]

The NBA has turned into a league of nations in recent times, although British representation in the world’s best basketball competition has been thin on the ground. Just a handful of British-born players have gone on to make a living in the NBA while one or two more came through the UK system before heading […]

With the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors ready to get underway on Thursday evening, we take a look back at some of the most jaw-dropping moments in the history of the playoffs. 5. 1998 Final – Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz A moment that has already been encapsulated in […]

The NBA has had its fair share of superstar players over the years, but only a select few can be defined as real gamechangers. These players have not only dominated in terms of points scored and Championships won, but their influence has also stretched off court as they have helped redefine a sport that remains […]

The NBA is the biggest basketball league in the world and currently consists of 30 teams, with the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics boasting supporters that span the globe. These franchises are among some of the richest and most powerful sports teams on the planet, but what about the ones […]

It’s showtime in college basketball, or March Madness, as the NCAA’s championships have been known since the early 1980s. The finals pre-date the term – the first was played in 1939 – and over such a long and illustrious life, naturally there have been plenty of March Madness upsets. Here are five of the best. […]

America is set for a college basketball frenzy later this month with the start of the NCAA Division One Basketball Tournament, or March Madness as it is colloquially known. Even non-fans can become consumed by filling in their bracket as they hunt for a big prize among their friends or work colleagues, but it is […]

LeBron James is set to become the second-highest points-scorer in NBA history in the next few weeks and will be setting his sights on being the most prolific player of all-time in the next season or two. But who else, apart from the Los Angeles Lakers small forward, is in the top five. Here we […]

We’ve seen the first team of the NBA season reach 50 wins, with the Phoenix Suns extending their advantage at the top of the Western Conference. Having lost last year’s finals, Monty Williams’ men once again look like genuine contenders for the Larry O’Brien Trophy but they do face another stern test over the next […]

As we head into the second half of the NBA season, momentum could be crucial for those teams eyeing the play-offs and challenging for the title. The Phoenix Suns have the longest winning streak so far this term, with 18 victories in a row between the end of October and start of December. We’ve taken […]

As we head towards the midway stage of the NBA regular season, things are hotting up at the top of both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Golden State have been reeled in at summit in the West, whilst long-time leaders Brooklyn are no longer on top in the East. The Nets and Warriors are still […]

As we start the new year, the pace steps up in the NBA and the title contenders begin to make their presence known and we could see some different names involved in 2022. It’s been 23 years since the Chicago Bulls last won the NBA Championship, but the current Bulls squad could be ready to […]

Stephen Curry stole the headlines on Tuesday night as he made history on the way to helping the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Teams have nearly completed 30 games in the 2021/22 season, and Curry’s record-breaking night is one of the highlights of the new campaign. The Warriors […]

Five of the last eight NBA champions have come from the Western Conference and at present, it looks likely another team from the West could prevail this season. The current two best records in the NBA are in the West, with Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns leading the way. Despite that, it’s Brooklyn Nets […]

The waiting is finally over and the new NBA season is due to get underway in the early hours of Wednesday morning (UK Time), starting with two huge games. The defending champions, Milwaukee Bucks, start proceedings against the pre-season favourites, before the Los Angeles Lakers look to open their account against a long-time rival. There […]

Not everyone is going to agree but here’s my selection of the top-five stars to have graced the NBA, building up to the number one pick. 5) Lebron James The only player on the list who is still playing, Lebron is heading into his 20th NBA campaign and is looking for his fifth title success. […]

After losing the opening two matches of the series, Milwaukee Bucks have fought back to take a 3-2 lead over the Phoenix Suns and are now just one win away from claiming the NBA title. Earlier this month at the start of the series, we suggested the value was with the Eastern Conference winners, with […]

Chris Paul scored 32 points and made nine assists to help his team record a 118-105 victory, and he showed no signs of nerves in the first NBA Finals appearance of his 16-year-career. With the Suns now leading 1-0, can they go and dominate? Or will the Bucks fire back in Game Two and make […]