<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nigeria Basketball - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nigeria Basketball news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-ng</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:58:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Curry passes Oscar Robertson for 17th all-time as Warriors win sixth straight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry scored 29 points in a 120-100 win over Miami, and an early 3-pointer moved him past Oscar Robertson into 17th on the NBA's career scoring list. The milestone came as Golden State's early-season turnaround gathered pace.<br />
The post Curry passes Oscar Robertson for 17th all-time as Warriors win sixth straight appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/curry-passes-oscar-robertson-for-17th-all-time-as-warriors-win-sixth-straight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/curry-passes-oscar-robertson-for-17th-all-time-as-warriors-win-sixth-straight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns Win First Three Quarters, Hold Off Magic 117-104 to Snap Losing Streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns beat the Orlando Magic 117-104 at home, ending a four-game slide despite a late Orlando push.<br />
The post Suns Win First Three Quarters, Hold Off Magic 117-104 to Snap Losing Streak appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/suns-win-first-three-quarters-hold-off-magic-117-104-to-snap-losing-streak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/suns-win-first-three-quarters-hold-off-magic-117-104-to-snap-losing-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembanyama’s 52 points and 24 rebounds lift Spurs past Mavericks 112-111 for sixth straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Wembanyama set career highs in points and rebounds as San Antonio edged Dallas by a single point. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year carried a team that struggled from deep, and the Spurs were outscored when he sat.<br />
The post Wembanyama’s 52 points and 24 rebounds lift Spurs past Mavericks 112-111 for sixth straight win appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/wembanyamas-52-points-and-24-rebounds-lift-spurs-past-mavericks-112-111-for-sixth-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/wembanyamas-52-points-and-24-rebounds-lift-spurs-past-mavericks-112-111-for-sixth-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder to retire Westbrook’s No. 0 as Jokić closes in on his triple-double record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 on February 7, 2027, against the defending champion New York Knicks. The ceremony lands as Nikola Jokić chases Westbrook's NBA triple-double record and as the Thunder deal with a long injury list.<br />
The post Thunder to retire Westbrook’s No. 0 as Jokić closes in on his triple-double record appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunder-to-retire-westbrooks-no-0-as-joki-closes-in-on-his-triple-double-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunder-to-retire-westbrooks-no-0-as-joki-closes-in-on-his-triple-double-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander’s 43 points and late 3 hand Cavaliers their first home loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer as the injury-hit Thunder beat Cleveland 117-112. With Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren all sidelined long term, the win was Oklahoma City's first without them, and the teams meet again on Wednesday.<br />
The post Gilgeous-Alexander’s 43 points and late 3 hand Cavaliers their first home loss appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/gilgeous-alexanders-43-points-and-late-3-hand-cavaliers-their-first-home-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/gilgeous-alexanders-43-points-and-late-3-hand-cavaliers-their-first-home-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors Recover From Rough First Quarter to Edge Suns 116-113 at Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State won each of the last three quarters to turn back Phoenix and stretch its winning run, a week after losing in Arizona.<br />
The post Warriors Recover From Rough First Quarter to Edge Suns 116-113 at Home appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/warriors-recover-from-rough-first-quarter-to-edge-suns-116-113-at-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/warriors-recover-from-rough-first-quarter-to-edge-suns-116-113-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dončić’s 45 points and rare defensive line carry Lakers past Raptors after late surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Dončić paired another huge scoring night with a defensive stat line not seen since player tracking began, as the Lakers beat Toronto 131-125. A frantic finish, after the starters had been pulled, showed how heavily Los Angeles still leans on its lead star.<br />
The post Dončić’s 45 points and rare defensive line carry Lakers past Raptors after late surge appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/donis-45-points-and-rare-defensive-line-carry-lakers-past-raptors-after-late-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/donis-45-points-and-rare-defensive-line-carry-lakers-past-raptors-after-late-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors Flip Early Deficit With Big Second Quarter, Beat Clippers 124-112]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden State recovered from a sluggish opening period and won each of the last three quarters to see off its Pacific Division rival at home.<br />
The post Warriors Flip Early Deficit With Big Second Quarter, Beat Clippers 124-112 appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/warriors-flip-early-deficit-with-big-second-quarter-beat-clippers-124-112/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/warriors-flip-early-deficit-with-big-second-quarter-beat-clippers-124-112/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder lose Holmgren for 8-10 weeks, pause Agbaji signing, then fall 119-98 in Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A right knee injury has sidelined Chet Holmgren, making him the third Oklahoma City starter ruled out long-term in a week. The defending West power is now down three starters, which puts more on its reserves.<br />
The post Thunder lose Holmgren for 8-10 weeks, pause Agbaji signing, then fall 119-98 in Houston appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunder-lose-holmgren-for-8-10-weeks-pause-agbaji-signing-then-fall-119-98-in-houston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunder-lose-holmgren-for-8-10-weeks-pause-agbaji-signing-then-fall-119-98-in-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Win All Four Quarters to Beat Thunder 119-98 in Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston controlled every period against Oklahoma City and returned to winning ways one game after its first loss of the season.<br />
The post Rockets Win All Four Quarters to Beat Thunder 119-98 in Houston appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/rockets-win-all-four-quarters-to-beat-thunder-119-98-in-houston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/rockets-win-all-four-quarters-to-beat-thunder-119-98-in-houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irving’s 35, Flagg’s 33 Lift Mavericks Past Rockets and End Houston’s Unbeaten Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks won the fourth quarter 40-27 to beat the Houston Rockets 116-111 on Friday night in Dallas, handing Houston its first loss of the season. The win also opened NBA Cup Group Play for both teams and came eight days after Houston beat Dallas by 18.<br />
The post Irving’s 35, Flagg’s 33 Lift Mavericks Past Rockets and End Houston’s Unbeaten Start appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/irvings-35-flaggs-33-lift-mavericks-past-rockets-and-end-houstons-unbeaten-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/irvings-35-flaggs-33-lift-mavericks-past-rockets-and-end-houstons-unbeaten-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jokić reaches 200 triple-doubles in 814 games, 10 shy of passing Westbrook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikola Jokić is now the second player in NBA history with 200 regular-season triple-doubles. Only Russell Westbrook has more, and the season-long chase now hinges on how quickly Jokić closes the gap.<br />
The post Jokić reaches 200 triple-doubles in 814 games, 10 shy of passing Westbrook appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/joki-reaches-200-triple-doubles-in-814-games-10-shy-of-passing-westbrook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/joki-reaches-200-triple-doubles-in-814-games-10-shy-of-passing-westbrook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies Pull Away From Trail Blazers After Halftime for 124-103 Win in Portland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memphis stays unbeaten and hands Portland its first loss of the season with a dominant second half on the road.<br />
The post Grizzlies Pull Away From Trail Blazers After Halftime for 124-103 Win in Portland appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/grizzlies-pull-away-from-trail-blazers-after-halftime-for-124-103-win-in-portland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/grizzlies-pull-away-from-trail-blazers-after-halftime-for-124-103-win-in-portland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawhi Leonard’s left knee sidelines Raptors star, likely costing him Clippers return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kawhi Leonard is out at least a week with swelling in his left knee, and the real timeline looks like weeks. That puts his only trip back to face the Clippers in doubt and raises early questions about Toronto's $115 million bet.<br />
The post Kawhi Leonard’s left knee sidelines Raptors star, likely costing him Clippers return appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/kawhi-leonards-left-knee-sidelines-raptors-star-likely-costing-him-clippers-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/kawhi-leonards-left-knee-sidelines-raptors-star-likely-costing-him-clippers-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers Lose Tyrese Haliburton for at Least Two Weeks With Mild Left Hamstring Strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with a mild strain of his left hamstring, and the Indiana Pacers now list their star point guard as week-to-week. Head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that a return within the next two weeks is not realistic.<br />
The post Pacers Lose Tyrese Haliburton for at Least Two Weeks With Mild Left Hamstring Strain appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/pacers-lose-tyrese-haliburton-for-at-least-two-weeks-with-mild-left-hamstring-strain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/pacers-lose-tyrese-haliburton-for-at-least-two-weeks-with-mild-left-hamstring-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Edwards to have knee surgery Thursday, putting his $304 million supermax path at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota's star will undergo a procedure on his right knee Thursday, one night after scoring 47 points in an overtime loss at Cleveland. A long layoff would put MVP and All-NBA honors out of reach, and with them his route to a supermax extension.<br />
The post Anthony Edwards to have knee surgery Thursday, putting his $304 million supermax path at risk appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/anthony-edwards-to-have-knee-surgery-thursday-putting-his-304-million-supermax-path-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/anthony-edwards-to-have-knee-surgery-thursday-putting-his-304-million-supermax-path-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Lose Jaren Jackson Jr. to Torn MCL for at Least Six Weeks; Lauri Markkanen Day-to-Day With Wrist Sprain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaren Jackson Jr. tore the MCL in his right knee during Monday's loss to Memphis, and the Utah Jazz said Tuesday that his next evaluation will come in six weeks. Lauri Markkanen came away with a sprained right wrist and is listed as day-to-day.<br />
The post Jazz Lose Jaren Jackson Jr. to Torn MCL for at Least Six Weeks; Lauri Markkanen Day-to-Day With Wrist Sprain appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/jazz-lose-jaren-jackson-jr-to-torn-mcl-for-at-least-six-weeks-lauri-markkanen-day-to-day-with-wrist-sprain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/jazz-lose-jaren-jackson-jr-to-torn-mcl-for-at-least-six-weeks-lauri-markkanen-day-to-day-with-wrist-sprain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder’s Jalen Williams Needs Surgery on Fractured Fibula and Dislocated Ankle; Cason Wallace Also Headed for Surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalen Williams has a broken left fibula and a dislocated left ankle and will need surgery, Thunder GM Sam Presti said Monday. Cason Wallace also faces an operation on a torn labrum.<br />
The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams Needs Surgery on Fractured Fibula and Dislocated Ankle; Cason Wallace Also Headed for Surgery appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunders-jalen-williams-needs-surgery-on-fractured-fibula-and-dislocated-ankle-cason-wallace-also-headed-for-surgery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunders-jalen-williams-needs-surgery-on-fractured-fibula-and-dislocated-ankle-cason-wallace-also-headed-for-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder Rally Past Clippers 108-101 to Reach 3-0, but Jalen Williams Leaves on Stretcher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City came back from a halftime deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday and stay unbeaten. The win was overshadowed by a lower-left-leg injury to Jalen Williams and two other Thunder players leaving hurt.<br />
The post Thunder Rally Past Clippers 108-101 to Reach 3-0, but Jalen Williams Leaves on Stretcher appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunder-rally-past-clippers-108-101-to-reach-3-0-but-jalen-williams-leaves-on-stretcher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/thunder-rally-past-clippers-108-101-to-reach-3-0-but-jalen-williams-leaves-on-stretcher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic lose Paolo Banchero to a low-grade high ankle sprain after 0-2 start]]></title><description><![CDATA[An MRI confirmed a low-grade right high ankle sprain for Paolo Banchero, and reports put the usual recovery at four to six weeks. Orlando is 0-2 and now heads on the road without its leading scorer.<br />
The post Magic lose Paolo Banchero to a low-grade high ankle sprain after 0-2 start appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/magic-lose-paolo-banchero-to-a-low-grade-high-ankle-sprain-after-0-2-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-basketball/magic-lose-paolo-banchero-to-a-low-grade-high-ankle-sprain-after-0-2-start/</guid></item></channel></rss>