https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comWed, 04 Nov 2026 19:54:00 +0100 But it’s now approaching a year since Rouse last took to the court in Canada – and the months that followed led to a reluctant decision to step away from the sport.
The effects of repeated concussions – up to 10 in total – have continued to linger, which ultimately led Rouse to face the reality of the importance of protecting her future health]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/louise-rouse-dealing-with-career-changing-concussions/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/louise-rouse-dealing-with-career-changing-concussions/ The London-born New York Knicks forward announced the investment during a visit to the capital, as City Hall moves ahead with a wider push to improve basketball facilities across London.
Speaking to the BBC, Anunoby said: “Each time I come back to London, there’s more and more excite]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-backs-camden-court-refurb-in-argyle-square/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/og-anunoby-backs-camden-court-refurb-in-argyle-square/ The new franchise will compete in the 2026-27 season and call M&S Bank Arena home, with SLB confirming the 11,000-capacity waterfront venue as the club’s base.
The move was already on the radar last year. The Yorkshire Post reported in August and September 2025 that Liverpool was a key target for SLB as it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/liverpool-basketball-to-join-slb-as-top-flight-hoops-returns-to-the-city/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/liverpool-basketball-to-join-slb-as-top-flight-hoops-returns-to-the-city/ The fixture tips off at 1:00pm local time, which means a 9:00pm BST slot for supporters in the UK, giving the Lions a prime-time autumn stage for one of the biggest nights in the club’s history.
It is the first time a club side from the United Kingdom has ever shared the floor with an NBA franchise, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/london-lions-to-make-history-against-portland-trail-blazers/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/london-lions-to-make-history-against-portland-trail-blazers/ The morning programme is the Jr. NBA 3v3 schools event, with London’s best young hoopers going head-to-head on the square from 9am, before the NBA 3X London Creator Tournament, with influencer captains DJ AG, Darkest, Harry, Elz and Joel Henry taking to the floor at 5:30pm.View this post on InstagramA post shared by NBA Europe (@nbaeurope)Wh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/nba-to-take-over-trafalgar-square-again-with-jr-nba-3v3-and-creator-tournament/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/nba-to-take-over-trafalgar-square-again-with-jr-nba-3v3-and-creator-tournament/ The 3×3 competition will run from 24-29 July, with the group stage played from 24-27 July. Each pool contains six teams and each side plays five games. The top team in each pool goes straight to the semi-finals, while second and third place move into the play-ins on 28 July.
England’s squads include returning Commonweal]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/england-33-squads-named-for-commonwealth-games-medal-defence/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/england-33-squads-named-for-commonwealth-games-medal-defence/ City AM reported that EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno said the Lions are one of several potential buyers for the London franchise, with the club already taking steps to strengthen their case by securing a place in EuroCup for 2026-27.
“In the case of London, we have the interest of the London Lions, just to be clear. They wan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/london-lions-in-euroleague-franchise-bid/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/london-lions-in-euroleague-franchise-bid/ Iceland advanced to the Second Round of the European Qualifiers after a comeback built around a strong third quarter and a late burst in the closing stages, with Great Britain unable to respond in the final possession sequence.
GB looked to be in control at half-time at 49-41 and still led 69-61 early in the fourth quarter, but Iceland chipped away, took the l]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/great-britains-world-cup-hopes-end-in-narrow-iceland-loss-in-manchester/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/great-britains-world-cup-hopes-end-in-narrow-iceland-loss-in-manchester/ Cleary and Henry both arrived last summer and quickly became central to Matthew Otten’s plans, giving Manchester a domestic core built around familiarity, versatility and defensive intensity.
“Not many things replicate the feeling of playing for your city,&rdqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/manchester-add-british-quartet-for-2026-27/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/manchester-add-british-quartet-for-2026-27/ Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10 or weekly entry is £4.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Game 1 (10:30am, Classification Game)
London United vs 94 Team GamebasedLive stats
Game 2 (11:45am, Semi Finals)
London Lions vs JMG SelectLive st]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-4-ndash-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters-2/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-4-ndash-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters-2/ Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10 or weekly entry is £4.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Game 1 (10:30am, Classification Game)
London United vs 94 Team GamebasedLive stats
Game 2 (11:45am, Semi Finals)
London Lions vs JMG SelectLive stats
Game 3]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-4-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-4-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/ The 6-8 forward, who only picked up a basketball at 16, completes a remarkable rise from the courts of south east London to the world’s best league.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)A product of the City of London Academy (CoLA) basketball programme, Lawal is the latest British talent to come through the system and rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/tobi-lawal-gets-drafted-with-48th-pick-to-dallas-mavericks/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/tobi-lawal-gets-drafted-with-48th-pick-to-dallas-mavericks/ The 2026 edition runs every Sunday from June 7 to July 5, bringing together a mix of established pros, overseas-based British talent, and leading domestic players at the iconic home of Brixton Topcats.
Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10 or weekly entry is £4.View]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-3-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-3-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/ The 2026 edition runs every Sunday from June 7 to July 5, bringing together a mix of established pros, overseas-based British talent, and leading domestic players at the iconic home of Brixton Topcats.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-2-ndash-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-2-ndash-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/ The 2026 edition runs every Sunday from June 7 to July 5, bringing together a mix of established pros, overseas-based British talent, and leading domestic players at the iconic home of Brixton Topcats.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Tickets are still available here where you can get a season pass for all 5 weeks for just £10.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-2-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-2-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/ The agreement gives the Lions a multi-year licence in one of European basketball’s leading club competitions, with the deal potentially running for five seasons.
It also represents a significant statement on the club’s European direction. At this stage, the commitment aligns London with Euroleague Basketball rather than the proposed NBA Europe pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/london-lions-secure-eurocup-place-with-multi-year-euroleague-deal/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/london-lions-secure-eurocup-place-with-multi-year-euroleague-deal/ The 19th edition of adidas Eurocamp took place from June 5-7 at La Ghirada Città Dello Sport, bringing together leading prospects aged 16-22 from around the world for one of the sport’s premier NBA pre-draft scouting events.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Ahamefule, selected by adidas to pl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/emmanuel-ahamefule-impresses-at-adidas-eurocamp/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/emmanuel-ahamefule-impresses-at-adidas-eurocamp/ The 2026 edition runs every Sunday from June 7 to July 5, bringing together a mix of established pros, overseas-based British talent, and leading domestic players at the iconic home of Brixton Topcats.Tickets are still available, at just £10 for a season pass, here.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)In the men’s co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-1-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/hoopsfix-pro-am-week-1-live-streams-stats-amp-rosters/ Mendes’ MVP showing saw him put up 17 points and nine rebounds for Lewis Scott’s side.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)The Red team also received strong contributions from Emilis Zibuda who finished with an impactful 16 points. Demi Babalola was another player who had a key role in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/mendes-claims-mvp-as-team-red-grab-win-in-u19-mens-game/Mon, 25 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/mendes-claims-mvp-as-team-red-grab-win-in-u19-mens-game/ Ekufu compiled a total score of 75 in the final round to claim the title. A product of Barking Abbey, Ekufu set the tone early during his first dunk with an assist from last year’s Dunk Contest champion and former teammate Amarlie Wilkinson.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hoopsfix (@hoopsfix)Andrew Nwokolo and Kelvin Clement also took par]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/ekufu-wows-crowd-to-win-hascxii-dunk-contest/Mon, 25 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/basketball/ekufu-wows-crowd-to-win-hascxii-dunk-contest/