NBA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:31:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png NBA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 “Crazy” – LeBron James Reacts To Competing In NBA Playoffs With Son https://www.theinfostride.com/crazy-lebron-james-reacts-to-competing-in-nba-playoffs-with-son/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crazy-lebron-james-reacts-to-competing-in-nba-playoffs-with-son/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:30:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482124 Popular basketballer LeBron James has said that making sports history with his son, Bronny, is the craziest thing. Recall that the pair became the first father-son duo to play in an NBA playoff game on April 18, and fans have been reacting. According to him, playing a playoff game alongside his eldest son is probably [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crazy-lebron-james-reacts-to-competing-in-nba-playoffs-with-son/feed/ 0 Lebron James, Son Make NBA History https://www.theinfostride.com/lebron-james-son-make-nba-history/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lebron-james-son-make-nba-history/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392197 The Lebron family has just made NBA history. LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, played together for the first time in an official NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The historic moment happened in the second quarter when both LeBron and Bronnychecked into the game with four [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lebron-james-son-make-nba-history/feed/ 0 New NBA President Vows to Hold Government Accountable https://www.theinfostride.com/new-nba-president-vows-to-hold-government-accountable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/new-nba-president-vows-to-hold-government-accountable/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388125 Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the newly sworn-in President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has pledged that the association, under his leadership, will actively hold both federal and state governments accountable for their obligations to the Nigerian people. Osigwe made these commitments during his inaugural address titled “Our Mandate,” delivered in Lagos on Thursday, where [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/new-nba-president-vows-to-hold-government-accountable/feed/ 0 NBA Dutse Condemns Vandalism in Jigawa and Calls for Accountability https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-dutse-condemns-vandalism-in-jigawa-and-calls-for-accountability/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-dutse-condemns-vandalism-in-jigawa-and-calls-for-accountability/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386345 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dutse Branch, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent vandalism and looting in Jigawa State, attributing these actions to hoodlums posing as protesters. The association has expressed deep concern over the destruction of both government infrastructure and private businesses that occurred during the unrest on August 1, 2024. In [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-dutse-condemns-vandalism-in-jigawa-and-calls-for-accountability/feed/ 0 Emir Sanusi Receives Implicit Recognition at NBA Conference in Kano https://www.theinfostride.com/emir-sanusi-receives-implicit-recognition-at-nba-conference-in-kano/ https://www.theinfostride.com/emir-sanusi-receives-implicit-recognition-at-nba-conference-in-kano/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:30:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379782 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held its first-ever annual conference in Kano, tackling the theme “Administration of Justice in Nigeria: Challenges and Reforms.” This event coincided with the ongoing dispute over the Kano emirate throne. In a move seen as implicit recognition, the NBA invited Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/emir-sanusi-receives-implicit-recognition-at-nba-conference-in-kano/feed/ 0 Osun Lawmaker Granted Leave to Sue National Assembly Over Anti-Corruption Law Amendments https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-lawmaker-granted-leave-to-sue-national-assembly-over-anti-corruption-law-amendments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-lawmaker-granted-leave-to-sue-national-assembly-over-anti-corruption-law-amendments/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378636 Justice Mashkur Salisu of the Federal High Court in Osogbo has granted Osun State lawmaker, Kanmi Ajibola, permission to sue the National Assembly and the 36 State Houses of Assembly for their refusal to amend laws related to corrupt practices in Nigeria. Ajibola, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Ilesa Branch, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-lawmaker-granted-leave-to-sue-national-assembly-over-anti-corruption-law-amendments/feed/ 0 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nigerian-Born Athlete, Ranks Among World’s Top Earners https://www.theinfostride.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-nigerian-born-athlete-ranks-among-worlds-top-earners/ https://www.theinfostride.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-nigerian-born-athlete-ranks-among-worlds-top-earners/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 20:01:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378142 Greek-Nigerian basketball sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo has garnered significant recognition as one of the world’s highest-earning athletes according to Forbes’ 2024 rankings. Securing the fifth position on this prestigious list, Giannis, representing the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA), boasts an impressive combined annual income of $111 million, stemming from both his on-court prowess [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-nigerian-born-athlete-ranks-among-worlds-top-earners/feed/ 0 NBA Describes Judgements from 2023 General Elections as Justifiable https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-describes-judgements-from-2023-general-elections-as-justifiable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-describes-judgements-from-2023-general-elections-as-justifiable/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376267 The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has deemed the judgements rendered by various courts in petitions arising from the 2023 general elections as justifiable. Speaking in Yola on Saturday, NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau, commended the judges for delivering justice in these decisions. “Wherever there is justice, there is also commendation, as people connect to the justice [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-describes-judgements-from-2023-general-elections-as-justifiable/feed/ 0 Senate President Calls for NBA Collaboration in Constitution Review https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-calls-for-nba-collaboration-in-constitution-review/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-calls-for-nba-collaboration-in-constitution-review/#respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373066 The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to collaborate with the National Assembly in the ongoing constitution review process. Senator Akpabio made this call during a courtesy visit by the NBA leadership to his office in Abuja on Wednesday. Senator Akpabio expressed delight at the visit, emphasizing the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-president-calls-for-nba-collaboration-in-constitution-review/feed/ 0 NBA Chair Warns Demolition of Guest Houses in Gombe May Discourage Investors https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-chair-warns-demolition-of-guest-houses-in-gombe-may-discourage-investors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-chair-warns-demolition-of-guest-houses-in-gombe-may-discourage-investors/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:15:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371817 The recent demolition of guest houses in Gombe State has raised concerns, with the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) warning that such actions may discourage potential investors. The NBA chair highlighted the potential negative impact on the business environment and investor confidence. The Infosride explores the details of the guest house demolitions, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-chair-warns-demolition-of-guest-houses-in-gombe-may-discourage-investors/feed/ 0 Ibadan NBA Urges Governor Makinde to Appoint New Customary Court President, Judges https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-nba-urges-governor-makinde-to-appoint-new-customary-court-president-judges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-nba-urges-governor-makinde-to-appoint-new-customary-court-president-judges/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370221 The Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to appoint a new president for the Customary Court of Appeal and additional judges to enhance efficient justice delivery. In a statement signed by the chairperson, Mrs. Folasade Aladeniyi, the secretary, Mr. Olakunle Akintola, and the publicity secretary, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ibadan-nba-urges-governor-makinde-to-appoint-new-customary-court-president-judges/feed/ 0 Governor Aiyedatiwa Vows to Uphold Late Akeredolu’s Legacy https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aiyedatiwa-vows-to-uphold-late-akeredolus-legacy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aiyedatiwa-vows-to-uphold-late-akeredolus-legacy/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366051 Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State, has pledged to maintain the accomplishments of his late predecessor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Aiyedatiwa made this commitment during a candlelight procession organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ondo State chapter, to honor the late Akeredolu at the Government House in Akure on Friday night. In his remarks, Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-aiyedatiwa-vows-to-uphold-late-akeredolus-legacy/feed/ 0 Nigerian Youths Call for NBA Sanction Against Kano State Attorney General https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-youths-call-for-nba-sanction-against-kano-state-attorney-general/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-youths-call-for-nba-sanction-against-kano-state-attorney-general/#respond Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:51:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362149 The Nigerian Youths in Politics, a prominent group, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to swiftly sanction Kano State Attorney General, Haruna Dederi, over his allegations that the Appeal Court justices involved in the judgment on the state’s governorship election were compromised. Magaji Alidu, the National President of the group, conveyed this message during [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-youths-call-for-nba-sanction-against-kano-state-attorney-general/feed/ 0 Tinubu to open 63rd NBA Conference in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-to-open-63rd-nba-conference-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-to-open-63rd-nba-conference-in-abuja/#respond Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:12:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353526 This weekend in Abuja, the 63rd Annual General Conference of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) will begin. It is likely to be opened by President Bola Tinubu. Barrister Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, the leader of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), invited the President to declare the event open. On Friday, while hosting the group at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-to-open-63rd-nba-conference-in-abuja/feed/ 0 It’ll Be Hard To Forget, But I Have Forgiven Tristan Thompson For How He Treated Me – Khloe Kardashian https://www.theinfostride.com/itll-be-hard-to-forget-but-i-have-forgiven-tristan-thompson-for-how-he-treated-me-khloe-kardashian/ https://www.theinfostride.com/itll-be-hard-to-forget-but-i-have-forgiven-tristan-thompson-for-how-he-treated-me-khloe-kardashian/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:47:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350843 Popular reality star, Khloe Kardashian has come out to say that she has forgiven her ex-boyfriend, Tristan Thompson after multiple cheating scandals. She recently had her say on the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and fans have been reacting. According to her, there is no more bad blood between herself and Tristan [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/itll-be-hard-to-forget-but-i-have-forgiven-tristan-thompson-for-how-he-treated-me-khloe-kardashian/feed/ 0 Going 50/50 With Gabrielle Union Was A Collective Decision – Dwyane Wade https://www.theinfostride.com/going-50-50-with-gabrielle-union-was-a-collective-decision-dwyane-wade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/going-50-50-with-gabrielle-union-was-a-collective-decision-dwyane-wade/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:16:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=348785 Ex-NBA star, Dwyane Wade has come out to speak about splitting bills 50/50 with his wife, Gabrielle Union. He recently had his say while speaking with Shannon Sharpe on his Club Shay Shay podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is married to a working actress who spends time away from the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/going-50-50-with-gabrielle-union-was-a-collective-decision-dwyane-wade/feed/ 0 A Name Change Will Give Zaya An Easier Life – Dwyane Wade https://www.theinfostride.com/a-name-change-will-give-zaya-an-easier-life-dwyane-wade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-name-change-will-give-zaya-an-easier-life-dwyane-wade/#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2023 17:21:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340584 Ex-NBA star, Dwyane Wade has gone back to court to fight his ex-wife’s petition to stop their 15-year-old transgender daughter from legally changing her name and gender. This was recently revealed to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to reports, Wade is arguing that he has the full authority to make decisions on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-name-change-will-give-zaya-an-easier-life-dwyane-wade/feed/ 0 I Wonder What My Critics Will Say Now – Stephen Curry https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wonder-what-my-critics-will-say-now-stephen-curry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wonder-what-my-critics-will-say-now-stephen-curry/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:27:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=327045 Golden State Warriors superstar, Stephen Curry has come out to show off his individual awards after he was named NBA Finals MVP for 1st time in his career. He recently flaunted the picture on his Instagram page, and fans have been reacting. His words, “What they gonna say now???” Curry is only the fifth player [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wonder-what-my-critics-will-say-now-stephen-curry/feed/ 0 Some Of The Things LeBron James Has Done Are Beneath Him – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-the-things-lebron-james-has-done-are-beneath-him-kareem-abdul-jabbar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-the-things-lebron-james-has-done-are-beneath-him-kareem-abdul-jabbar/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:29:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322601 NBA legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has come out to slam Basketball legend, LeBron James. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, there are a lot of things LeBron James has done in the sport that he should be completely embarrassed about. Kareem added that LeBron [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/some-of-the-things-lebron-james-has-done-are-beneath-him-kareem-abdul-jabbar/feed/ 0 I Legit Saw Kobe Bryant Surviving The Plane Crash And Helping Other Victims – Wife https://www.theinfostride.com/i-legit-saw-kobe-bryant-surviving-the-plane-crash-and-helping-other-victims-wife/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-legit-saw-kobe-bryant-surviving-the-plane-crash-and-helping-other-victims-wife/#respond Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:56:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311245 NBA legend, Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant has come out to share how she learned of the helicopter crash that killed him and their daughter, Gianna. She recently revealed this in a deposition for her lawsuit against Los Angeles County that accuses sheriff’s and fire department employees of improperly sharing photos from the crash scene, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-legit-saw-kobe-bryant-surviving-the-plane-crash-and-helping-other-victims-wife/feed/ 0 Wike Slams Lawyer For Questioning Administration’s Support For Judiciary https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-slams-lawyer-for-questioning-administrations-support-for-judiciary/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-slams-lawyer-for-questioning-administrations-support-for-judiciary/#respond Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:18:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=283358 Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has slammed those who dragged him to court over his support for the Judiciary. Governor Wike, who restated his commitment for the development of the judiciary while performing the formal opening of a legal firm; L. A. Mitee and Company in Port Harcourt, said he will not be distracted. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-slams-lawyer-for-questioning-administrations-support-for-judiciary/feed/ 0 Femi Falana Slams NBA https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-falana-slams-nba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-falana-slams-nba/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:02:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145146 Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has slammed the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for calling for the unconditional release of the judges arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS raided the houses of four Supreme Court judges in the early hours of Saturday, October 8, 2016. The human rights [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-falana-slams-nba/feed/ 1 Buhari Should Not Fight Corruption With Corruption – NBA https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-should-not-fight-corruption-with-corruption-nba/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:34:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141088 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to fight corruption in the country in accordance with the law. The comment was made by NBA President, Augustine Alegeh during the opening ceremony of the association’s 56th annual conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “We stand with the government in its fight against corruption; [...]

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]]> NBA President Bans Congratulatory Messages For New Senior Advocates of Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-president-bans-congratulatory-messages-for-new-senior-advocates-of-nigeria/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:28:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99881 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has placed a ban on congratulatory messages and media advertorials for legal practitioners newly admitted to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The directive was contained in a letter by the NBA President, Mr. Augustine Alegeh (SAN), dated September 7, 2015 and addressed to the 21 lawyers selected [...]

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]]> MVP Race At Boiling Point https://www.theinfostride.com/mvp-race-at-boiling-point/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:17:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76957 The race for this season’s regular-season MVP award remains tighter than ever, with five candidates showing why it won’t be an easy choice to make. . Looking back at the candidates’ performances in games played from 9 to 16 March, LeBron James’s showings are undeniable, while Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder [...]

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]]> ‘I Am Nigerian’ – Basketball Star Victor Oladipo https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-nigerian-basketball-star-victor-oladipo/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:11:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72652 Oladipo has a message for Africans trying to succeed in sports. . More than being selected No 2 by the Orlando Magic in the 2013 NBA draft, it turns out that Victor Oladipo won two battles. . First, the 6-foot-4 guard adopted an extraordinary mental strength. . Second, he proved doubters wrong. . Now, the [...]

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]]> All-Star Skills Challenge Line-Up Revealed https://www.theinfostride.com/all-star-skills-challenge-line-up-revealed/ Sat, 07 Feb 2015 04:56:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=71515 Four guards from the Eastern Conference All-Star team – starters John Wall of the Washington Wizards and Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors, as well as reserves Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls and Jeff Teague of the Atlanta Hawks – and defending champion Trey Burke of the Utah Jazz will headline the 2015 Taco [...]

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]]> #Basketball: James, Durant, Noah, Paul, Harden on All-NBA Team https://www.theinfostride.com/basketball-james-durant-noah-paul-harden-on-all-nba-team/ Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:49:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46596 NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant and Miami Heat superstar LeBron James, seeking his third league title, led the 2013-2014 All-NBA First Team announced Wednesday by the league. The honor squads, chosen by a North American media panel, saw NBA Most Valuable…

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]]> #Basketball: Noah, Ibaka named to NBA All-Defensive First Team https://www.theinfostride.com/basketball-noah-ibaka-named-to-nba-all-defensive-first-team/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:19:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46161 Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah and Oklahoma City shot-blocker Serge Ibaka were among five players named Monday to the 2013-14 NBA All-Defensive First Team. Indiana forward Paul George, Golden State swingman Andre Iguodala and Los Angeles Clippers…

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]]> #Basketball: Spurs oust Thunder, ready for rematch with Heat https://www.theinfostride.com/basketball-spurs-oust-thunder-ready-for-rematch-with-heat/ Sun, 01 Jun 2014 05:59:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45876 Tim Duncan scored seven of his 19 points in overtime as San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 112-107 in game six to set up an NBA finals rematch with the Miami Heat. Duncan also added 15 assists and power forward Boris Diaw came off the bench to score 26…

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]]> Spurs beat Thunder to take 2-0 NBA playoff series lead https://www.theinfostride.com/spurs-beat-thunder-to-take-2-0-nba-playoff-series-lead/ Thu, 22 May 2014 08:00:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44133 Tony Parker finished with 22 points and Danny Green made seven-of-10 from three-point range as San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 112-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series. Tim Duncan tallied 14 points and 12 rebounds and Manu Ginobili came off…

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]]> Thunder rally to put Los Angeles Clippers on brink of NBA playoff elimination https://www.theinfostride.com/thunder-rally-to-put-los-angeles-clippers-on-brink-of-nba-playoff-elimination/ Wed, 14 May 2014 07:47:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42535 Russell Westbrook sank three clutch free throws with six seconds left as Oklahoma City rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-104 in game five of their second round playoff series. "I just try to take my time, take a deep breath and knock them…

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]]> Portland Trail Blazers to stay alive in NBA playoffs https://www.theinfostride.com/portland-trail-blazers-to-stay-alive-in-nba-playoffs/ Tue, 13 May 2014 06:31:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42273 Damian Lillard scored 25 points as the Portland Trail Blazers stayed alive in the NBA playoffs with a 103-92 victory over San Antonio. LaMarcus Aldridge on Monday added 19 points for the Trail Blazers, whose victory in game four of the Western Conference…

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]]> San Antonio Spurs push Trail Blazers to brink https://www.theinfostride.com/san-antonio-spurs-push-trail-blazers-to-brink/ Sun, 11 May 2014 08:03:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41800 The San Antonio Spurs moved one win away from reaching the NBA Western Conference finals with a dominant 118-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs, who had won the first two games of the best-of-seven second-round series at home, showed…

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]]> Knee problem to keep Indiana Pacers center Andrew Bynum out of playoffs https://www.theinfostride.com/knee-problem-to-keep-indiana-pacers-center-andrew-bynum-out-of-playoffs/ Wed, 07 May 2014 18:07:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41017 Indiana Pacers center Andrew Bynum will miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs for the Eastern Conference top seeds, the club announced Wednesday. Bynum, signed in February as a free agent, played only twice in March for the Pacers this season due to…

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]]> Los Angeles Clippers President Andy Roeser takes leave of absence https://www.theinfostride.com/los-angeles-clippers-president-andy-roeser-takes-leave-of-absence/ Wed, 07 May 2014 07:02:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40872 Los Angeles Clippers President Andy Roeser, who has been with the NBA club since 1984, will take an indefinite leave of absence starting immediately, the league announced. The news came three days after the NBA announced that it would appoint a new…

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]]> Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant named NBA Most Valuable Player https://www.theinfostride.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-forward-kevin-durant-named-nba-most-valuable-player/ Tue, 06 May 2014 16:21:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40777 Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2013-14 season on Tuesday. It's the first MVP award for the Thunder's superstar, who captured his fourth scoring title in five seasons. Durant totalled 1,232 points…

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]]> Michael Carter-Williams won the ‘NBA Rookie of the Year’ Award https://www.theinfostride.com/michael-carter-williams-won-the-nba-rookie-of-the-year-award/ Mon, 05 May 2014 14:05:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40509 First reported by NJ.com this weekend, it is now official -- Sixers point guard Michael Carter-Williams is the NBA Rookie of the Year. The award will be given to Carter-Williams during a press conference on Monday, making him the first Sixers rookie…

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]]> Oklahoma City Thunder roll past Memphis Grizzlies into second round https://www.theinfostride.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-roll-past-memphis-grizzlies-into-second-round/ Sun, 04 May 2014 05:51:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40261 The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a dominant 120-109 triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies. Russell Westbrook notched his second triple-double of the series with 27 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds…

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]]> Los Angeles Clippers owner Sterling banned for life over race comments https://www.theinfostride.com/los-angeles-clippers-owner-sterling-banned-for-life-over-race-comments/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 20:31:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39286 The NBA on Tuesday banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling from professional basketball for life over racist comments that the league's commissioner dubbed "deeply offensive and harmful." Sterling, an 80-year-old real estate tycoon who bought…

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]]> Sponsors drop Los Angeles Clippers amid racism controversy https://www.theinfostride.com/sponsors-drop-los-angeles-clippers-amid-racism-controversy/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:52:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39039 Wary sponsors dropped their support for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday as pressure mounted over racist remarks allegedly made by the NBA team's owner, increasingly embattled Donald Sterling. The National Basketball Association said it would make…

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]]> Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay dies at 89 https://www.theinfostride.com/hall-of-fame-coach-jack-ramsay-dies-at-89/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:29:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38976 Jack Ramsay, a Hall of Fame coach who guided NBA clubs for 21 years, died in his sleep Monday at age 89 after a long battle with cancer. Ramsay won an NBA title with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977 and compiled an 864-783 record with 17 playoff appearances…

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]]> Grizzlies hold off Thunder to even NBA playoff series https://www.theinfostride.com/grizzlies-hold-off-thunder-to-even-nba-playoff-series/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:14:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37514 Zach Randolph scored eight of his 25 points in overtime to spark the Memphis Grizzlies over Oklahoma City 111-105, equalizing their NBA playoff series at one win each. Mike Conley on Monday added 19 points and 12 assists while Spaniard Marc Gasol and…

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]]> League says referee botched call in Rockets loss [NBA Playoff Victory] https://www.theinfostride.com/league-says-referee-botched-call-in-rockets-loss-nba-playoff-victory/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:30:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37420 Referees made an incorrect call late in the final seconds of Portland's 122-120 NBA playoff victory Sunday over Houston, the league said Monday. The over-time road triumph gave the Trail Blazers a 1-0 edge over the Rockets in their best-of-seven Western…

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]]> Chicago Bulls’ Noah named Defensive Player of the Year https://www.theinfostride.com/chicago-bulls-noah-named-defensive-player-of-the-year/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:27:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37414 Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, the mainstay of a team that kept foes to a league-low 91.8 points a game, was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday. The son of French tennis legend Yannick Noah and former Miss Sweden Cecilia Rodhe averaged…

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]]> Kevin Durant leads Thunder to win over Grizzlies https://www.theinfostride.com/kevin-durant-leads-thunder-to-win-over-grizzlies/ Sun, 20 Apr 2014 06:58:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37104 Kevin Durant scored 33 points on Saturday to lead Oklahoma City to a 100-86 triumph over Memphis in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Durant connected on five of six shots from the field as he delivered 13 points in the fourth…

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]]> NBA History: Lakers, Knicks, and Celtics miss playoffs in the same season https://www.theinfostride.com/nba-history-lakers-knicks-and-celtics-miss-playoffs-in-the-same-season/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:16:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36784 For the first time in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are all absent from the playoffs in the same season. While that will not break any hearts for the 16 clubs who begin their championship quests this weekend…

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]]> US college stars Jabari Parker and James Young declare for June’s NBA Draft https://www.theinfostride.com/us-college-stars-jabari-parker-and-james-young-declare-for-junes-nba-draft/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 20:55:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36502 US college freshman stars Jabari Parker and James Young said Thursday they will skip their final three seasons of collegiate play and declared themselves eligible for June's NBA Draft. Parker, a forward, led Duke University to a 26-9 season, averaging…

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]]> Thunder clinch West’s second seed https://www.theinfostride.com/thunder-clinch-wests-second-seed/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 06:57:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36350 Kevin Durant's dunk with 16.5 seconds to play lifted Oklahoma City to a 112-111 victory over Detroit on the final night of the NBA regular season. With the victory, the Thunder secured the second seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Durant drove…

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]]> Former NBA stars Mourning and Richmond voted into Hall of Fame https://www.theinfostride.com/former-nba-stars-mourning-and-richmond-voted-into-hall-of-fame/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:20:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33892 Former NBA stars Alonzo Mourning and Mitch Richmond were among five inductees announced Monday for enshrinement in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Mourning and Richmond will join the game's other legends in ceremonies at the sporting shrine on August 8…

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