The NBA announced a record 135 international players from 43 countries across six continents on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season, highlighting the league’s growing global reach and diverse talent pool.
Africell and NBA Africa are expanding their youth basketball collaboration from Angola to the DRC, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone, offering clinics, tournaments, and community programs in 2026.
The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with a new way to watch. Amazon Prime Video joins Cignal and NBA League Pass to bring Filipino fans closer to the action, highlighted by the Thunder’s ring ceremony and marquee clashes featuring the Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, and Timberwolves.
NBA legend Gary Payton visited Manila for a Daily Fantasy basketball panel, where he spoke out against the four-point line and reflected on iconic moments from his career, including a rookie-year encounter with Michael Jordan.
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LeBron James is entering another NBA season, but questions linger about how long he will keep playing. Carmelo Anthony shares his thoughts on LeBron’s future as pundits react to “The Second Decision.”
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LeBron James enters his 23rd NBA season with the Lakers at age 40, but speculation grows that 2026 could bring a major shift in his basketball journey.
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The Kawhi Leonard–Los Angeles Clippers scandal has drawn scrutiny from former NBA star Tim Hardaway, who warns that violations of league rules could threaten player reputations, team penalties, and the integrity of the NBA itself.
NBA 2K26 kicks off with Superstar and Leave No Doubt editions in Early Access for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its full release on September 5.
NBA Africa, Stanbic Bank, and the Luol Deng Foundation launched the second season of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League in Juba, South Sudan, with 28 school teams set to compete through October.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, clinching their first championship in OKC history.