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One year after his arrival in Atlanta, Jonathan Kuminga has already moved on. Not retained by the Hawks, who refused to pick up his $24.3 million option, the Congolese power forward returned to the free agency market this summer. And the choice he made surprised much of the league: instead of joining the Lakers, who were offering him a golden opportunity, he chose to sign with the Wolves.
RD Congo
The fourth window of the Africa Zone qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 closed this Sunday, August 30, on the courts of Dakar and Radès. While the five valuable African tickets for the World Cup in Qatar are still to be decided at the final event in February 2027, the end of this first round of the second stage was marked by major twists and turns.
Angola, Cameroun, Cap-Vert, RD Congo, Egypte, Guinée Conakry, Mali, Nigeria, Sénégal, Tunisie, Côte d'Ivoire, Soudan du Sud
One month before major continental and global events, the Fédération malienne de basketball expressed its confidence. Meeting with the press this Saturday, it clarified uncertainties surrounding the return of Mariam Alou Coulibaly, presented the objectives of the various national teams, and welcomed unprecedented support from the State. A speech clearly focused on performance.
Mali
The flawless run of the Lions Indomptables during the third window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers, which took place from July 2 to 5 in Douala, revealed several players who are expected to carry Cameroon’s ambitions for the long term. Focus.
Cameroun
As was the case last year at the same time, Jonathan Kuminga remains one of the most prominent names still available in this second phase of free agency. This situation is no coincidence: the forward’s profile (young but still difficult to assess) combined with his salary demands seriously complicates negotiations.
RD Congo
Guinean basketball is going through a turbulent period. Just a few games away from a historic qualification for the Qatar 2027 World Cup, difficulties are piling up. Between unpaid bonuses, players being expelled from the hotel, and the resignation of the coach, the future of Syli basket looks worrying.
Guinée Conakry
Jonathan Kuminga will once again have to keep an eye on his phone. The Congolese forward needs to find a new destination, as Atlanta has decided not to exercise its team option, making the player an unrestricted free agent. This means the Hawks are ready to see him leave for other opportunities, even though he had joined them partway through the season.
RD Congo
Tonight, the NBA Finals Game 1 opposes the San Antonio Spurs to the New York Knicks. And in this clash between the Texas franchise and the city that never sleeps, an individual duel could change everything: OG Anunoby against Victor Wembanyama. The exceptional Nigerian defender could well be the determining factor for the Knicks.
The season 6 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) ended this Sunday with the unexpected coronation of the Tigers of the RSSB of Rwanda in front of the ogre Petro Luanda (90-88) at the end of a final with twists and turns at the Kigali Arena. A first for a Rwandan franchise since the creation of the competition. It takes on even more dimension knowing that the Tigers are at their first participation.
Rwanda
This Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM GMT, the BK Arena in Kigali will be the scene of the grand final of the Basketball Africa League. An unprecedented duel pits the RSSB Tigers of Rwanda, sensational beginners of the competition, against Petro de Luanda of Angola, ogre of the league in search of a second continental title, for his third consecutive final.
Rwanda
After the victory on Wednesday of the RSSB Tigers against Al Ahly from Egypt (106-97), the Kigali Arena will be the stage this Thursday evening (17hGMT) for the second semi-final of this BAL 2026 which will oppose Al Ahly Ly (Libya) to the Angolan giant, Petro Luanda in a quest with the scent of reunion after the final won by Luanda in 2024, for the last ticket of the final scheduled for Sunday.
Rwanda
After a season without a title, Olympiacos SFP Women entrusts its reconstruction to Ahmed Mbombo Njoya. The Cameroonian technician will have to bring the Greek club back to the top in Greece and in Europe.
Cameroun
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