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James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

1,181 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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Dawn Staley on the Radar for Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Role

Max Kellerman in a dark jacket and white shirt speaks at a microphone, with a jersey number 23 visible in the background.

Kellerman Regrets Harsh Trump Comparison, Apologizes to Harden

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever drives with the ball against a Los Angeles Sparks player #4.

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Kysre Gondrezick poses for a selfie in a white top and denim jacket.

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Caitlin Clark in a blue and gold Indiana Fever jersey with number 22, sitting on the court.

Caitlin Clark Listed as Probable for Fever-Valkyries Amid Back Issue Concerns

Charles Barkley in a blue plaid suit and tie gestures with his hands while speaking on a TV set.

Charles Barkley Fires Back: 'Inside the NBA' Critics Are Wrong

Gilbert Arenas Drops Bombshell: Is His Media Gig on the Rocks?

LeBron James in a yellow Lakers #23 jersey with a white arm sleeve and a yellow wristband.

LeBron James Maps Out His Free Agency Timeline: 'I Can Control My Own Destiny'

Indiana Fever player #10 in black and red uniform on court with sparse crowd in background

Fever's Empty Seats Spark Blame Game as Clark Sits Out

Angel Reese in a red Atlanta Dream jersey looks up during a game.

Angel Reese's Rough Start: Shooting Woes and Turnover Troubles in Atlanta

Rachel DeMita speaks into a microphone wearing a grey zip-up hoodie and black tank top.

Rachel DeMita: Time for Caitlin Clark to Ditch the Fever?