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Serbia are headed to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but they will be without power forward Borisa Simanic for the rest of the tournament after reportedly losing a kidney, according to Telegraf (h/t BasketNews). Simanic suffered an upper-body injury when he absorbed a painful elbow hit from Nuni Omot during a game […]

It was a bit touch-and-go at some points, but Canada finally fulfilled the expectations set for them. The star-studded team was expected to cruise to an easy playoff berth at best. After a surprising loss to Brazil in the second round, though, Canada’s FIBA World Cup chances suddenly depended in a do-or-die game against Spain. […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson’s talents extend beyond the basketball court. Thompson may be most known for his shooting prowess in NBA arenas, but the Warriors star recently broke out some impressive dance moves that evoked memories of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. Wearing Jackson’s signature combination of short-cut black pants, white […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James appreciates good sports, even ones that aren’t basketball. On Sunday, it was revealed that the Lakers star will be in the house when LAFC, Los Angeles’ MLS team, hosts Inter Miami. James joins a host of other athletes and celebrities who will be in the building to see the […]

Well, that’s kind of embarrassing. In what seems to be a recurring trend for Team USA, the team seems to now struggle against opponents they’ve routinely beaten before. It’s gotten so bad that the US has been losing games internationally, something that was unheard of before. Team USA’s surprising loss against Lithuania during the FIBA […]

Belgian immigration officials deported former NBA player Patrick McCaw from their country this past weekend. McCaw won two NBA titles with former Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry in 2017 and 2018. The 27-year-old McCaw had agreed to a contract with BNXT basketball team Filou Oostende recently. Unfortunately, it seems he won’t step on Belgian […]

Let’s not beat around the bush – Minnesota is not exactly the easiest place to sell to NBA players who have the option to play in Miami, New York or Los Angeles. The fact that the Timberwolves have been perennially unsuccessful during their three decades or so in the league doesn’t help either, and with […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is currently overseas with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. On Sunday, Team USA shockingly lost to Lithuania, and afterwards, Edwards was the victim of some internet trolling after an old quote was dug up predicting the opposite outcome. Earlier in the tournament, Anthony Edwards was asked about his […]

When Anthony Bowens, Max Caster, and “Daddy A**” Billy Gunn announced that Dennis Rodman was going to double-down on his AEW appearances and make his Pay-Per-View debut at All Out as their corner man in a match for the AEW World Trios Championships against Jeff Jarrett and his family, it garnered headlines from all over […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic may be one of the most well-liked players of his generation, but some of his NBA counterparts may not feel the same way. New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin dished out an opinion on Doncic that will have Mavs fans up in arms. Toppin recently called into the Run Your […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Canada secured a spot in the 2024 Olympics in Paris after taking down Spain in the second round of the FIBA World Cup. Not only that, but the Canadians are also headed to the quarterfinals of the tournament after their insane comeback win. It’s the first time since […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe and Japan qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris with the best record of FIBA Asia teams in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Watanabe and Japan won three games; one in group play against Finland and then two versus Venezuela and Cape Verde. Japan won qualification for the Olympics for […]

The Hawks have an unusual history in free agency. Over the course of their more-than-50-year history since moving to Atlanta, there aren’t exactly a plethora of great free agent signings jumping off the page, but they have found the proverbial needle in the haystack on a couple of occasions. The top three or four signings […]

The NBA has entered a new era of superstars with massive influence. Time flew by since Magic Johnson endorsed Converse, Michael Jordan started his own brand with Nike, and LeBron James released his iconic shoe line. Being a superstar is synonymous with having one’s own kicks that fans could cop. Stars like Donovan Mitchell, Jayson […]

Basketball Hall of Famer, former 1996 gold medalist, and current Team USA managing director Grant Hill was brutally honest about the differences for this version of Team USA on the international stage in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, as he told BasketNews. “There’s no longer the mystique of playing against the NBA players… There’s still […]

Team USA guard Austin Reaves had a nightmare game against Lithuania in the final group play game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and Lithuania point guard Vaidas Kariniauskas made it sting a little extra with his trash-talking of Reaves down the stretch of Lithuania’s massive upset over Team USA, 110-104. Kariniauskas, who led Lithuania […]

As the fat has been trimmed in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, only the best teams remain. After a rest day on Sept. 4, the tournament is advancing to the quarterfinals starting on Sept. 5. Team USA just experienced their first loss of the tournament against Lithuania. At this stage, all of the teams […]

Team Canada and New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett reacted to Canada qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Sunday. “We’re going to the Olympics baby!… I told my dad I was gonna get there. Yeah, I’m happy.” RJ Barrett hit the griddy and was clearly thrilled that Canada qualified for the 2024 Olympics […]

Dennis Schroder of Team Germany has been one of the best players in the FIBA World Cup, averaging nearly 20 points a game as the point guard and leader of Germany’s national basketball team which has gone undefeated in group play. But early on in the first quarter of a game against Slovenia, Dennis Schroder […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup has reached the end of group play and the start of the knockout stage. Team USA suffered their first loss of the tournament but still advanced to the quarterfinals. One team that will not be advancing to the next stage of the FIBA World Cup is the Dominican Republic led […]

It’s win or go home now for Team USA and the rest of the world at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA finished a strong group-stage performance with a disappointing loss to Lithuania 110-104 early Sunday morning. There, facing off against a fellow Round 1 group winner, some of the flaws and challenges Team […]

With the knockout stage here at the FIBA World Cup, one of the top teams who can pose a threat to Team USA is Canada. Led by rising star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canada was facing a must-win situation on Sunday against Spain. A loss would have eliminated Canada from the 2023 FIBA World Cup knockout stage. […]

Team USA’s unbeaten run in the 2023 FIBA World Cup was snapped by Lithuania in a 110-104 defeat. The Americans trailed by 19 at the end of the first quarter and failed to recover despite 35 points from Anthony Edwards. Just like in Team USA’s close contest with Montenegro, a lack of rebounding prowess hurt […]

Team USA suffered their first loss at the 2023 FIBA World Cup under head coach Steve Kerr on Sunday. The 110-104 loss came against Lithuania and was the first time that Team USA had lost a game in FIBA World Cup play overall. They found themselves down 31-12 after the first quarter and were never […]

Well, ain’t this surprising. Team USA, the favorites to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup, was defeated by Lithuania. Yes, you read that right. The US squad went down early against the Balkan powerhouse. The team still tried to come back in the fourth quarter, but their bid fell short as they couldn’t stop the […]

The Orlando Magic haven’t always been on the good side of history in terms of free agency. Rather than landing some of the top free agents in the NBA, the Magic have seen some of their top stars leave Central Florida for other bigger market teams. Shaquille O’Neal’s departure for the bright lights of Hollywood […]

France’s trip to Indonesia for the FIBA World Cup did not go according to plan. They were billed as the favorites in their group, along with Canada. Right from the get-go, though, Rudy Gobert and Les Bleus got off on the wrong foot. They were destroyed by Canada in their tournament opener. An upset loss […]

Dennis Rodman is perhaps one of the most well-known Chicago Bulls players, and for good reason. After a long time with the Detroit Pistons, “The Worm” decided to join forces with Michael Jordan and co. Rodman immediately made a name for himself with his hustle and defense. Rodman was critical to Chicago’s three championships, and […]

Greg Brown III recently signed a training camp deal with the Dallas Mavericks, and on Saturday, he gave Mavs fans a reason to be excited about his presence. A video of Brown showing off his insane hops went viral, with the former Portland Trail Blazers big man dunking all over an opponent during an open […]

Devonte’ Graham is no longer with the New Orleans Pelicans, but he remains a big believer of his former teammate Brandon Ingram. In an appearance last month on the Run Your Race podcast hosted by Theo Pinson & AJ Richardson, Graham heaped praises on Ingram’s ways on the court that speak louder than words. “[Brandon […]

NBA Hall-of-Famers Magic Johnson, Dwayne Wade, and several other NBA stars and veterans had a lot to say about Deion Sander’s winning debut as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffs pulled off an impressive 45-42 victory over TCU and put the sports world on notice. Magic Johnson tweeted his congratulations to both Deion […]

Whenever the FIBA World Cup rolls around, there’s always a debate between the differences between their play and the play in the NBA. While they still play the same sport, there are many rule differences that make a major difference. In particular, there’s a big difference between defense in both leagues. It’s subtle, but it’s […]

In the final game of their FIBA World Cup campaign, Jordan Clarkson made sure to give the home crowd something to cheer for. With an Olympic berth on the line, the Utah Jazz star turned in one of the greatest performances by a player in a Philippines jersey. Clarkson ended the game against China with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are circling the wagons in preparation for what could be a 2023 campaign for the ages. With Rudy Gobert holding down the fort inside the paint and beyond, the former Defensive Player of the Year is feeling confident heading into 2023. The Timberwolves and their fans are currently watching the evolution of […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe and the Japan national team clinched a spot at the 2024 Olympics in Paris with their 80-71 win over Cape Verde in the FIBA World Cup Saturday morning. Japan finished with the best record of the FIBA Asia teams in the tournament (China, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and the Philippines) with […]

Jordan Clarkson, ladies and gentlemen. The Utah Jazz star suited up for the Philippines in the FIBA World Cup. After losing their first four games, Clarkson and co. found themselves in a deadlock against China in their final game. A loss would completely end the country’s chances at the Olympics. That’s when Clarkson decided enough was […]

When news broke that Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman was going to be appearing at Starrcast VI in Chicago before All Out 2023, fans wondered whether or not the NWO member would return to the ring for the first time since 2000 on Dynamite, Collision, or even at the Sunday night Pay-Per-View. Well, […]

Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late great Kobe Bryant, threw the ceremonial first pitch on Friday in celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ “Lakers Night.” Sure enough, seeing Natalia and the Bryant family participate in the event had many fans feeling bittersweet. While it’s awesome to see Natalia and the rest of the […]

Guess who’s going All Elite? In one of the more surprising twists in 2023, former NBA champion and Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman will be part of AEW’s show. The announcement was made earlier in the day, and was well-received by the crowd. The question is… when will Rodman be performing? Well, Dennis Rodman will […]