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Austin Reaves didn’t have his offensive A-game on Friday in Manila, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard still played an integral role in Team USA’s tightly contested 85-73 win vs. Montenegro at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves came off the bench and played the second-most minutes on the team (24:56), behind Anthony Edwards. Once […]

Team USA is currently in the midst of competing for a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. While there may not be any superstar names on USA Basketball’s roster this year, young NBA stars on the rise, such as Tyrese Haliburton, have been dominating their competition. Despite not starting in a single game […]

Team USA maintained its undefeated record in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a win over Montenegro by a score of 85-73, but it wasn’t pretty. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Americans with 17 points but wasn’t pulling his weight to start out. Montenegro led at halftime and was down by just one […]

Team USA had its first true test of the FIBA World Cup in their opening game of the second round against Montenegro. It was a close affair that ultimately resulted in a Team USA 85-73 victory, and head coach Steve Kerr is grateful that his squad had to face a little bit of adversity, reports […]

The second round of the FIBA World Cup saw Team USA face some stiff competition for the first time after dominating their opponents. Against a Nikola Vucevic-led Montenegro squad, the US found themselves in a brutal slugfest. Montenegro gave the team all they could handle and then some. In the end, though, it was a […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for the Second Round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 16 teams have advanced past the first group stage and will now play to secure ranking in the FIBA Bracket. This next game features Brazil (2-1) taking on Canada (3-0) in a very competitive matchup. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds […]

We are back with another prediction as we move on to the second round of group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. This should be a good one as Australia and Slovenia square off for a rematch of the Tokyo 2020 Bronze medal game to open the second round of group play. Check out […]

We are back with another prediction as we move on to the second round of group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It’s time for some Group I action as the Dominican Republic puts their undefeated record on the line against Puerto Rico for their first assignment of round two. Check out our FIBA […]

We are back with another prediction as we move on to the second round of group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It’s time for some Group L action as Latvia takes on Spain for their first assignment of round two. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Latvia-Spain prediction and pick. […]

We are back with another prediction as we move on to the second round of group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It’s time for some Group K action as Georgia takes on Germany for their first assignment of round two. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Georgia-Germany prediction and pick. […]

We are back with another prediction and we move on to the second round of group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It’s time for some Group I action as Italy takes on Serbia for their first assignment of round two. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Italy-Serbia prediction and pick. […]

We’re set to bring you our prediction and pick series for the continuing rounds of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 16 teams have advanced past the group stage and will now play to secure their position in the FIBA Bracket. Greece (2-1) will take on Lithuania (3-0) in a very tight matchup. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds […]

The first round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is finished, and things are starting to heat up. The best teams in the world have moved on, and games are sure to get more competitive. With second-round games starting Sept. 1, this article will explain everything you need to know for this year’s FIBA […]

The United States men’s national basketball team cruised through play in the group stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They won decisively in all of their games, going 3-0 against New Zealand, Greece, and Jordan. Their most recent victory, over Jordan, was their biggest yet, winning 110-62. While Jordan may not be the best […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe and Japan were knocked out of contention from the FIBA World Cup Tuesday with a loss to Australia. But he and the national team still have something to play for. Watanabe and Japan defeated Venezuela Thursday morning, 86-77, to keep their chances of advancing to the 2024 Olympics in Paris […]

Team USA basketball coach Steve Kerr made a lineup change for the blowout win over Jordan, replacing Brandon Ingram  for Josh Hart. Steve Kerr said he would keep it for Team USA’s second-round FIBA World Cup game against Montenegro on Friday. Brandon Ingram had a simple response to the change. “I agreed with him,” Ingram […]

For Latvian star and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans, only players born and raised in Latvia should be allowed to don his country’s colors in international tournaments. In a recent interview, Bertans, who was traded to OKC by the Dallas Mavericks last July, made his stance on naturalized players crystal clear with a blunt […]

In just three seasons in the NBA, Anthony Edwards has rapidly become a human highlight reel, with his incredible offensive talents making him one of the most watchable players in the world at the age of just 22. Less talked about is his defense, but Team USA head coach Steve Kerr has set about changing […]

Stephen A Smith is not an easy person to impress. The First Take host has seen a lot of basketball and football in his lifetime to know professionally which ones are the most worthy of praise. One particular player that he has kept an eye on since the NBA playoffs was Austin Reaves. The Los […]

While lots of attention is on Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Canada’s men’s national basketball team has gotten a lot of love in their own right, and their on-court results have been impressive this far into the tournament. Team Canada is stacked with NBA talent, and they are the team most likely […]

The United States men’s national basketball team has rolled through FIBA Basketball World Cup competition so far. They went 3-0 in group play, with their most recent victory coming over Jordan, 110-62. With their undefeated record in group play, Team USA now moves on to the second round. Many fans have wondered if the American […]

Team USA recently finished their first three games at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a perfect 3-0 record after defeating Jordan 110-62 on Wednesday. Advancing to the next stage of the tournament, the Americans have their eyes set on capturing USA Basketball’s first gold medal at the World Cup since 2014. A team led […]

There’s a certain pressure that comes with donning the prestigious Team USA uniform. Given their standing as the ultimate basketball powerhouse in the world, the expectation for them is always gold medal or bust. Nevertheless, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards seems to be unfazed by this, as he appears to be welcoming the challenge that […]

Team USA is cruising so far in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. They are 3-0 after defeating Jordan by a score of 110-62, making them perfect through the group stage after big wins against New Zealand and Greece. Anthony Edwards, one of the tournament’s biggest stars, put on a show with 22 points, eight boards […]

It is the offseason in the NBA but the work doesn’t stop for Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, who is in Japan to lead Slovenia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Doncic, as expected, has been dominating on the court for Slovenia. When there are no games, Doncic apparently busies himself in blowing his team’s […]

Japan are out of the running for the 2023 FIBA World Cup championship, as they finished third in Group D — behind Germany and Australia. However, Japan main man and Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe shows that Aka-tsuki Faibu is not going to just take their foot off the pedal just because they failed to […]

As if it was not clear by now, Austin Reaves has arrived. It has been a whirlwind year for the Los Angeles Lakers breakout and FIBA World Cup standout, who is still processing his massive leap in popularity. It can be difficult to stay humble when murals are being made in your honor, but the […]

Luka Doncic has carried over his basketball wizardry all the way to Okinawa, Japan, with Slovenia close to booking a ticket to the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup thanks in large part to the Dallas Mavericks star’s exploits on the court. Through two games, Doncic has averaged 35.5 points, showing that his […]

We are back with another prediction and pick for the final slate of games in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. With that, it is time for some Group G action as Spain (2-0) looks to stay undefeated against Iran (0-2) in their final game of group play. Check out our FIBA World […]

We are back with another prediction and pick for the final slate of games in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Wednesday’s game features a high-stakes game in Group C as Greece (1-1) and New Zealand (1-1) battle in their final contest of the first round for the right to earn a spot […]

We are back with another prediction and pick for the final slate of games in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It’s time for some Group F action as Slovenia (2-0) looks to stay undefeated against Cape Verde (1-1) in their final game of group play. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series […]

Disappointment is the perfect word to sum up the last year for 30-year-old wing Evan Fournier. Not only did he play in just 27 games and fall out of the rotation for the New York Knicks, but the veteran was unable to lead France in this year’s World Cup, as the French failed to make […]

We are back with another prediction and pick for the final slate of games in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It’s time for some Group C action as the United States (2-0) looks to stay undefeated against Jordan (0-2) in their final game of group play. Check out our FIBA World […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for the final slate of games in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It’s time for some Group F action as Georgia (1-1) takes on Venezuela (0-2) in a crucial final game of group play. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Georgia-Venezuela prediction […]

Tuesday was a special day for two Utah Jazz players, as Jordan Clarkson and Simone Fontecchio played against each other during a group stage game in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. Clarkson, playing for the Philippines, took on Fontecchio and Italy, with Gli Azzurri winning the clash, 90-83. At the conclusion of the […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe and Japan were eliminated from FIBA World Cup contention following their 109-89 loss to Australia Tuesday morning. Japan has two more games in the FIBA World Cup to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Watanabe, who signed a two-year deal with the Suns in free agency, finished with 24 points […]

The Dominican Republic national team beat Angola on Tuesday morning by a score of 75-67, officially sweeping Group A and advancing to the second round of the FIBA World Cup. After the game, the entire team got their celebration on, including Karl-Anthony Towns living it up with the Dominican fans. https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1696501132254937146?s=20 DOMINICANA! 🇩🇴 Crowd goes […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star shooting guard Anthony Edwards has turned heads with his performance in his third year in the NBA. Even his peers are taking notice of his game’s elevation to a higher level during the 2022-23 campaign, and among them is Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, who had nothing but great things to […]

We’re back to bring you a pick and prediction for the final game of Tuesday’s FIBA World Cup slate. We head over to Group H for a matchup between top teams as Canada (2-0) takes on Latvia (2-0). Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Canada-Latvia prediction and pick. Canada comes into this final group […]