The Los Angeles Lakers has clinched a sensational 129-110 victory over the Orlando Magic in a thrilling NBA encounter.

The Dallas Mavericks claimed sensational 124-115 victory over the Angeles Lakers in an NBA encounter on the Christmas eve. This was their first Christmas Day game victory since 2008.

According to the sources, Billionaire Mat Ishbia has agreed a deal to buy the Phoenix Suns and Mercury basketball teams at a valuation of $4bn (£3.3bn), which would be a record transaction for a National Basketball Association franchise.

Nikola Jokic's 40 points and a career-high 27 rebounds helped Denver Nuggets to smash out the Charlotte Hornets by 119-115 in an NBA encounter.

Former Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyrell Terry has officially announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 22. He called off his departure claiming mental health issues to be the main cause behind the decision.

Four-time NBA champion and last June's NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, Stephen Curry has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday night's matchup with the Indiana Pacers after suffering a shoulder injury.

Africa's premier basketball competition will return in next year with the same format, and it's looking to build on the solid foundation it's laid headed into its third season.