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James Okafor
Staff Writer Los Angeles, CA Since 2020

James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports
1,175 articles

James Okafor covered four Olympic Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021, and Paris 2024) before shifting his primary focus to the NBA. He played basketball at Marquette University and understands the game from the inside out. At Sports Central News, James writes the NBA Pulse column and returns to Olympic coverage whenever the Games roll around. His ability to connect basketball culture with broader international sports narratives makes him one of SCN's most versatile and widely read writers.

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Gabby Thomas wears sunglasses and a swimsuit as she relaxes on a towel next to gravel.
Olympics
Gabby Thomas Stuns in Swimsuit Photo During Monaco Vacation, Fans Go Wild
Charles Barkley in a suit and tie smiles while holding a TNT Sports microphone.
NBA
Charles Barkley Backs Ex-NFL Kicker Jay Feely's Congressional Run with Donation
Kamala Harris in a navy blazer with a flag pin clasped hands.
NBA
Harris Puts WNBA in Spotlight with Courtside Show of Support
Katya Elise Henry in a tan bikini against a blue sky with clouds
NBA
Tyler Herro's Girlfriend Katya Elise Henry Steals Spotlight with Sizzling Swimsuit Photoshoot
Bam Adebayo in a Miami Heat jersey with the number 13 and a black headband.
NBA
Heat's Timely Bam Adebayo Fight Video Sparks Suspicion Before Herro Altercation
Bam Adebayo in a red Miami Heat jersey with number 13 smiles with Tyler Herro in a grey Heat shirt.
NBA
Bam Adebayo Punches Former Heat Buddy Tyler Herro in Vegas Dust-Up
Colin Cowherd speaks into a microphone with a Cleveland Cavaliers logo and the number 23 in the background.
NBA
Colin Cowherd Issues Stern Warning: LeBron James Would Slow Down Cavaliers' Offense
Draymond Green in a blue Warriors hoodie talks with LeBron James in a black hoodie and a yellow "I PROMISE" bracelet.
NBA
LeBron to Cavs with Draymond? Wild Rumor Has Fans Buzzing
Zaire Wade in a black hoodie with an SC logo on the chest, looking up with a crowd in the background.
NBA
Dwyane Wade's Son Zaire Facing Felony Charges After Arrest
David Dennis Jr. in a gray suit and white shirt speaks on a panel.
NBA
ESPN's David Dennis Jr. Fires Back: Caitlin Clark Isn't Being Mistreated by WNBA Peers
Bronny James with basketball and LeBron James in Lakers yellow jerseys with number 23 on court
NBA
LeBron and Bronny James to Cavaliers? Insider Claims 'The Streets' Say So
Paige Bueckers in a white Fever #22 jersey and Dallas Wings #5 player in a blue jersey on the court.
NBA
Paige Bueckers Delivers on Caitlin Clark's Hype in WNBA Showdown