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Team USA is looking to bring home the gold medal at the FIBA World Cup for the first time since 2014 and so far, they are off to a great start. After defeating New Zealand 99-72 in their first game over the weekend, the Americans improved to 2-0 in group play with a 109-81 victory […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for continuing action from the 2023 FIBA World Cup. This next game takes place in Group A and will feature Philippines (0-2) taking on Italy (1-1) in a crucial final game of group play. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Philippines-Italy prediction and pick. Philippines comes […]

We’re back for another installment of our 2023 FIBA World Cup series of predictions and picks. We head over to Group E for this next matchup between Australia (1-1) and Japan (1-1) as both teams battle to advance past the group stage. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Australia-Japan prediction and pick. Australia comes […]

Klay Thompson’s father, Mychal, was born in the Bahamas before being recruited to play college basketball in the United States as a teenager. His older brother, Mychel, played several years with the Bahamian national team, for which he’s currently an assistant coach. Who will sit in the Bahamas’ head-coaching seat early next summer as the […]

We’re back and set to bring you another prediction and pick for the final games of group play from the 2023 FIBA World Cup. We head over to Group A for this next matchup as Angola (1-1) takes on the Dominican Republic (2-0). Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Angola-Dominican Republic prediction and pick. […]

Team USA’s Tyrese Haliburton has been one of the best players at the 2023 FIBA World Cup for USA Basketball. But how does the 23-year-old All-Star feel about coming off the bench for Team USA? He shared his thoughts postgame after Team USA’s 109-81 win over Greece to move to a 2-0 record at the […]

The burgeoning rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies didn’t exactly live up to the hype last season. Apart from the Steph Curry-less Warriors’ boastful beatdown of the Grizzlies at Chase Center on Christmas, Golden State’s rollercoaster regular season and Ja Morant’s off-court drama largely kept the teams’ focus off of one another. […]

Bobby Portis and Team USA had a cakewalk of a win Monday over Greece, 109-81, for their second win in a row to start their 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign in Manila. The Americans are playing just as well as everyone expected them to, but there’s another team making loud noises thousands of miles away […]

Once again, Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves stole the show in Team USA’s rousing 109-81 victory over an experienced Greece squad. In 17 minutes, Reaves dropped 15 points (team high), six assists, five rebounds, and two steals on his way to Player of the Game honors. In doing so, Reaves became the first […]

We’re back and ready to bring you another prediction and pick for Tuesday’s slate of 2023 FIBA World Cup action. Our next game takes us to Group H for a matchup between Lebanon (0-2) and France (0-2) as both teams look for their only win of group play. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Lebanon-France […]

Two up, two down for Team USA so far on their quest to reclaim the FIBA World Cup title after Spain took home gold back in 2019. Team USA has looked far and away the class of Group C so far, finishing with convincing wins over New Zealand and Greece. On Wednesday, they face Jordan, […]

Team USA is experiencing all sights and sounds in Manila, as they continue their campaign to reclaim basketball glory in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Speaking of which, Anthony Edwards had a hilarious exchange with a shrieking fan in the middle of a game against Greece on Monday. While Anthony Edwards was trying to make […]

Team USA entered the 2023 FIBA World Cup as the favorite to win the entire tournament and their performances thus far in their first two games haven’t done anything to affect their standing as the competition’s best team. And on Monday morning, Team USA took another step closer to avenging their putrid showing in 2019, […]

We’re back for another slate of 2023 FIBA World Cup action as we bring you our predictions and picks for Tuesday’s games. We turn our attention towards Group D in Manila for this matchup between Egypt (0-2) and Mexico (0-2) as both teams look for their first win. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Egypt-Mexico […]

Slovenia are still undefeated in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, thanks in large part to no other than Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic. In Slovenia’s 88-67 win over Georgia in Japan on Monday, Doncic sizzled anew, scoring 36 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field. Although he shot below 50 percent from the floor, he […]

Rondae Hollis Jefferson has been getting the attention of the internet over his exploits in the ongoing 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila. But it’s more than just about his incredible play for Team Jordan, as he’s becoming a viral sensation as well for apparent Kobe Bryant comparisons people are coming away with after seeing […]

Latvia got arguably the biggest basketball win in the country’s history on Sunday night, knocking France out of the FIBA World Cup — and Kristaps Porzingis was fired up. Kristaps Porzingis surely loves Latvia’s win over France 🙌pic.twitter.com/Qr12QGf4Mt — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 28, 2023 It was clear that the victory was absolutely massive for Latvia, […]

All hail the Akatsuki Five! In one of the most stunning upsets in recent memory, Yuta Watanabe and Japan upset the Lauri Markannen-led Finnish squad in the group stage of the FIBA World Cup. The win was the first time the Japanese national team beat a European team. After the game, the Suns forward took […]

Facing an NBA All-Star at the FIBA World Cup is not an easy feat. But, the Japanese National team, aptly named The Akatsuki, had the home energy at Okinawa to power them in upsetting Lauri Markkanen’s Finland. They had a four-headed monster on the court with Keisei Tominaga, Makoto Hiejima, Yuki Kawamura, and Joshua Hawkinson. […]

The Frenchmen are out of the FIBA World Cup after losing their first two games to Canada and Latvia. Naturally, the team’s top stars like Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier were disappointed with their showing. France entered the tournament with massive expectations. While they were in a tough Group H, no one actually thought they […]

We’re back to continue our coverage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup as we bring you a prediction and pick for the third installment of group play. We head over to Group E for this next matchup as powerhouse Germany (2-0) takes on Finland (0-2). Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Germany-Finland prediction […]

Brandon Ingram is not happy with his role with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. In fact, he admitted that he was frustrated, especially after a two-point performance in their opener against New Zealand. Head coach Steve Kerr, however, expressed belief that things will change for the New Orleans Pelicans star as the competition […]

It’s safe to say Team USA has put an impressive, undefeated exhibition slate behind it as the 2023 FIBA World Cup gets fully underway. As the Americans prepare for their second game of group play against Greece on Monday morning, though, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t help but smile when tasked with reacting to […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe said before Japan’s appearance in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup he would not play for the national team beyond this tournament if it did not qualify for the 2024 Olympics. Sunday, Japan had a huge victory over reigning NBA Most Improved Player Lauri Markkanen and Finland, 98-88, to keep […]

Jaren Jackson Jr.’s nagging penchant for foul trouble with the Memphis Grizzlies followed him to Team USA’s opening game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Despite fouling out in the Americans’ uneven 99-72 win over New Zealand after just 16 minutes of action, though, the Americans’ starting center and reigning NBA Defensive Player of the […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for our continuing coverage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Our next game takes place in Jakarta and will feature a Group G matchup between Brazil (1-0) and returning champions Spain (1-0). Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Brazil-Spain prediction and pick. Brazil comes into […]

We’re back to bring you another prediction and pick for continuing action of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. We turn our attentions towards Group B for this matchup between Puerto Rico (1-0) and Serbia (1-0) as the two teams square off from Manila. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Puerto Rico-Serbia prediction and pick. Puerto […]

The heavily favored Americans haven’t even played their second game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. As Monday’s Group C matchup against Greece in Manila dawns, though, New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has already begun openly questioning his role with Team USA. “This is totally different than what I am used to,” he told […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is well underway now, and one of the surprises of the tournament so far has been the Dominican Republic. Led by star Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, the Dominicans have won both of their first two games, beating the Philippines in their opener on Friday before dispatching Italy in their […]

After a dominant win over New Zealand, Team USA is preparing for their second game in the FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament. The Americans will face their toughest test in the group stage of play when they take on Greece, who beat Jordan in their first game. While Team USA is still strongly favored, Greece […]

Team Germany guard Dennis Schroder joined some elite company during Germany’s 85-82 win over Australia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Schroder dropped 30 points in the upset win for Germany, joining Dirk Nowitzki as the only two players in Germany’s history to score at least 30 points during the FIBA World Cup. Dennis Schroder […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is well underway and we’re ready to bring you another prediction and pick for this next game taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia. Group G teams Ivory Coast (0-1) and Iran (0-1) will square off as one team will notch their first win. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Ivory Coast-Iran […]

Latvia beat France 88-86 on Sunday in group play at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, sending Les Bleus to a stunning elimination from podium contention just two games into a competition they were considered favorites to medal. Making matters even worse for the French? The Latvians defeated them without team leader and Boston Celtics star […]

Our 2023 FIBA World Cup coverages continues as we made our predictions and picks for this next round of group play. We head over to Group B to see a matchup between China (0-1) facing off against South Sudan (0-1). Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our China-South Sudan prediction and pick. China comes into […]

With the 2023 FIBA World Cup officially underway, all eyes are on Team USA to see whether or not they will be able to come out victorious in the tournament. While the Americans looked solid in their opening victory over New Zealand, it looks like Canada could be set to give them a real run […]

Greece got the job done in their tournament opener in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila after demolishing Jordan on Saturday to the tune of a 92-71 score. Even without Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece handled their business just fine against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the Jordanians. Greece, however, still have one Antetokounmpo on […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is officially underway in the group stage. Team USA is not the only country that has NBA players anymore. Many other countries’ national teams have NBA players on their roster and one of the most well-known is Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic who is leading Slovenia. Doncic is arguably the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards got his first taste of the famed “Miami Heat Culture” while working with Erik Spoelstra on Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, and clearly, he’s loving it. On Saturday when asked about how Coach Spo has influenced him so far, Edwards admitted that he finally understood all the rave […]

Many budding NBA stars have used stints with Team USA as a springboard to reaching new heights the following season. Could reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero be next to follow in those well-trod footsteps first laid by Kevin Durant more than a decade ago? If the Orlando Magic take a page from Banchero’s […]