Staff Writer Los Angeles, CA Since 2020

James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

1,183 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.

Articles by James Okafor, Page 71

Alanna Smith #5 of Dallas in a blue jersey and Caitlin Clark #22 of Indiana in a white jersey during a game.

Wings' Smith Accused of Targeting Clark's Knee in Preseason Clash

Angel Reese in a white Dream jersey with number 4, and two teammates in red Dream hoodies, sit on a bench.

Angel Reese Shows Maturity in Return to Chicago, No Hard Feelings

Jeanie Buss in a white shirt and black fur trim jacket sits courtside at a basketball game.

Jeanie Buss Drops Max $1,800 on Reality Star’s Mayoral Bid

Lexie Brown in a yellow Los Angeles Sparks jersey holding a basketball.

WNBA Star Lexie Brown Fires Back at Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion Over False Breakup Rumors

Angel Reese in a black Chicago Sky jersey with blue and yellow trim, yelling.

Angel Reese Under Fire for Social Media Jab at Ex-Boyfriend During Playoffs

Mark Cuban in a light blue zip-up jacket at a basketball game.

Mark Cuban: NBA Trade Market Will 'Explode' Under New Lottery Rules

Simone Biles in a sparkling navy dress at The ESPYS, with Capital One logos behind her.

Simone Biles Boycotts Red Carpets After Eye-Popping $22,000 Stylist Bill

Angel Reese in a Chicago Sky jersey and yellow shirt speaks at a press conference.

Angel Reese Dares WNBA to Fine Her: 'I'll Take the Fine'

Michael Wilbon in a grey suit and red tie, with another man in a blue suit behind him.

Wilbon Sets Record Straight: MJ Never Resented LeBron, and That's a Fact

Luka Doncic in a black Los Angeles Lakers jersey with yellow trim and number 77.

Lakers Face Grim Reality: Luka Doncic Likely to Miss Start of Second Round

Mike Tirico's Celebrity Name Blunder Steals Show During Knicks-Hawks Game

Fans Furious: Adam Silver Must Go After 'Terrible' Draft Lottery Overhaul