Ryukyu Golden Kings Part Ways with Dai Oketani: A Defining Era Concludes In a move that marks the end of a golden chapter for professional basketball in Okinawa, the Ryukyu Golden Kings have announced that head coach Dai Oketani will not return to the bench for the upcoming season. The decision follows the expiration of … Read more
Nagasaki Velca Crowned B.League Champions: Baba and Lee Lead Japan to First-Ever Title in Historic Finale May 26, 2026 Daniel Richardson 12 min read NAGASAKI, Japan — In a season-defining performance that will be remembered as one of the greatest in B.League history, Nagasaki Velca secured their first-ever championship with a dramatic victory in the … Read more
"B.LEAGUE 25-26 Season & International Tournaments: DAZN’s Must-Watch Games Predicted by Basketball King Editors"
Here’s your verified, SEO-optimized and human-written article in strict HTML format: B.League Free Agency: 21 Players Hit Market as Shigemi Twins, Kishi Eternal Among Contract Expirations By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport TOKYO — April 27, 2026 Key B.League players, including the Shigemi twins (left) and Kishi Eternal (right), are set to test free agency this … Read more
Marcus Smart Delivers Historic Playoff Performance for Lakers in Game 3 Win Over Rockets LOS ANGELES — Marcus Smart delivered a franchise-first performance in the playoffs, recording 21 points, 10 assists and five steals as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime to take a 3-0 series lead in their first-round … Read more
Japan U18 Men’s National Team Falls to Slovenia in Opening Match The Japan U18 Men’s National Team opened its current campaign with a challenging start, dropping its first game to a formidable Slovenia squad. Despite a strong individual showing from key players, Japan was unable to secure a victory in the opening contest. Kenichiro Benedict … Read more
Macau – Utsunomiya Brex arrived in Macau on March 17th, preparing for their EASL (East Asia Super League) FINALS MACAU 2026 quarterfinal matchup against the New Taipei Kings. Following a pre-game practice, forward Shin Hiejima spoke to the media, expressing a determined desire for the championship. “This is a title we absolutely must win,” Hiejima … Read more