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NBA: 6 Nigerians, 3 Cameroonians, 2 Congolese, 1 Senegalese, 1 Sudanese... the 16 Africans in the new season

NBA: Mo Bamba has struggled to live up to expectations. The Ivorian big man spent five unremarkable seasons in Orlando.

Mo Bamba has joined Joel Embiid at the Sixers. The 2023 MVP used his influence to bring in the Ivorian.

Pascal Siakam and Masai Ujiri do not appear to see eye to eye. Their comments at the Raptors' media day have got people talking

Kobe Bryant inspired Jonathan Kuminga. The young Congolese player remembers their first meeting very well.

Gabe Vincent looks back on his departure from Miami. The Nigerian guard has decided to leave the Heat for the Lakers

Mo Bamba wants to establish himself alongside Joel Embiid. Billed as the Cameroonian's backup, the Ivorian says he wants to play with him

Joel Embiid has been criticised by a former player who thinks he is far too lazy given his huge talent

Hamidou Diallo, the American basketball player of Guinean descent who plays for the Detroit Pistons (NBA), is expected in Conakry on 3 and 4 June 2023.

Gabe Nnamdi Vincent was clinical. He didn't miss a single mid-range shot (5/5) and made 6 of 9 attempts from three-point range.

Jayson Tatum forces a Game 7 in Philadelphia. The Celtics head back home with another chance to reach the Eastern Conference finals.

NBA: in the Western Conference, the regular-season leaders are not necessarily the favourites for the play-offs.

Eastern Conference play-offs: at the peak of his powers, Joel Embiid hopes to lift the Sixers to the top of the NBA this season.

Toronto lose to Boston despite Pascal Siakam and Precious Achiuwa. The two African big men both turned in strong performances.

Bismack Biyombo dominates Joel Embiid. Up against the Cameroonian, the big man produced his best game of the season.

Joel Embiid has spoken about the MVP race. And, surprisingly, the Sixers centre no longer wants to hear about it.

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NBA: Embiid smiles, Siakam suffers

Hamidou Diallo talks about his African roots during a visit to Paris Saint-Germain's training centre

Bol Bol is showing his full potential in Orlando. The Sudanese player is making the most of the trust placed in him.