The start of the NBA season and the return of Formula 1 to the African continent.

A duo of Joel Embiid and King James will surely delight Philly fans. By attracting LeBron, the most influential figure in the NBA over the last two decades, the Sixers have pulled off a masterstroke. The question remains whether, at nearly 42 years old, the four-time MVP still has magic to offer. It will also be interesting to see if Joel Embiid can regain his 2023 form. At that time, the Cameroonian (now an American international) was crowned the best player in the NBA.

Ambition Doubled for the Knicks

In the Eastern Conference, all eyes will be on the New York Knicks. Have the defending champions fully absorbed their historic third victory, the first in 53 years? Regardless, the legendary franchise can still count on young talents Pacôme Dadiet (Côte d'Ivoire) and Mohammed Diawara (France) within its ranks.

However, it's impossible to discuss the new season without mentioning the player destined to dominate the league in the near future. The unfortunate finalist a few months ago, Victor Wembanyama hopes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to the top of the United States next spring. Individually, a first MVP title is also on his radar. In 2026, the French giant fell short in the final stretch, losing out to Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, now a two-time reigning NBA MVP.