Sleep deprivation in the NBA is a growing concern, as detailed in an ESPN feature published on Monday. With 82 games in the regular season, including back-to-backs and constant travel across the country, players in the league simply aren’t getting enough sleep. One NBA executive even called it the league’s “dirty little …
Read More »Braves to face familiar foe ASPAC in Africa League qualifiers
Ghanaian side Braves of Customs is set to compete in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) preliminary round of qualification games later this month against a familiar foe. Braves are drawn in Group B and will compete against ASPAC from Benin, AS Nigelec from Niger, National Ports Authority-Pythons from Liberia and …
Read More »Rain affected games to be cleared today in Accra League
Accra Basketball League (ABL) games that were affected by heavy rains the past week are to be honoured later today at the Lebanon House Court in Tudu. Several games in multiple divisions in the league were cancelled by league officials due to the wet condition of the Lebanon House playing …
Read More »Kings Offer Bogdanovic 4-Year, $51.4M Contract Extension
Bogdan Bogdanovic said the Sacramento Kings have offered him a four-year, $51.4 million contract extension—the maximum allowable—but he has not yet committed to a decision. “I would like to stay,” Bogdanovic said, per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee. “Everyone knows that I love Sacramento. Everyone loves to be here. It’s a great group of guys. …
Read More »LeBron – turning focus from China to a championship
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James said Tuesday he had not seen reports of protesters in Hong Kong trampling on his jerseys, and even watching one burn, following his comments about Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet that sparked turmoil and tension between China and the NBA. A day after saying he believed …
Read More »San Diego misses out on top Ghanaian prospect Dowuona
San Diego State University Men’s Basketball roster won’t have a third Ghanaian following news of Ebenezer Dowuona’s decision to commit his future with North Carolina State University. Dowuona made the decision recently picking North Carolina ahead of San Diego and a host of Universities including Auburn University and Tulane University. …
Read More »Brimah misses out on second Pacers preseason in a row
Ghana Center Amida Brimah has missed out on Indiana Pacers preseason game for the second time in a row in the aftermath of Pacers latest friendly game. Indiana lost for the first time in four games in preseason after falling 111-119 to Minnesota Timberwolves in its final appearance prior to …
Read More »Herro scores Heat’s 1st 14 points vs. Hawks
If you haven’t been paying attention to Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro, it’s time. The former Kentucky sharpshooter turned heads with his preseason debut last week, leading the Heat with 18 points that included making his first five shots from the field against the San Antonio Spurs. He raised the bar …
Read More »AMA partners Rite Sports for Accra Mayor’s Cup
Ahead of a busy period on Ghana’s Senior High School sports calendar, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is set to roll out the Accra Mayor’s Cup, a basketball Tournament for selected Senior High Schools in Accra. The latest development is in line with Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Mayor Mohammed Adjei …
Read More »Celtics convert rookie Tacko Fall to two-way contract
The Boston Celtics have converted 7-foot-6 rookie Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, which will allow him to spend 45 days in the NBA this season. Fall has already gathered a significant fan following and displayed potential that has the Celtics organization invested in his future. “It’s another opportunity to keep proving myself,” Fall …
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