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Despite a loss to Lithuania during group play, Team USA is still listed as the 2023 FIBA World Cup betting favorite to win the championship, according to Fanduel’s odds entering the quarterfinal round. Team USA, led by Anthony Edwards, is listed as a -160 favorite as of Monday. Team Canada, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is […]

Entering the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Team USA’s confidence was at an all-time high. Anthony Edwards even told reporters that they’d win both of their crossover games against Montenegro and Lithuania, believing that the team would continue to roll along after three dominant victories in the first round. But as Lithuania […]

Team USA received a wake-up call on Sunday morning when Lithuania (figuratively) punched them in their collective mouths en route to a 110-104 victory to hand the international powerhouse its first loss of the 2023 FIBA World Cup — the only one they could afford if they were to win the entire competition. The Lithuanians, […]

Team USA’s loss to Lithuania in the FIBA World Cup could be chalked up to a couple of reasons. One of the most prominent reasons was their big men’s struggles. Against a more physical Lithuania team, the American centers couldn’t keep up. Jaren Jackson Jr, the team’s starting center, got into early foul trouble and […]

Austin Reaves and Team USA are still reeling from their first loss in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the hands of Lithuania on Sunday. The good news for the Americans is that the loss doesn’t signify the end of their run in Manila. Their fate is still in their hands. Reaves is also not […]

It was never going to be an easy FIBA World Cup run for Team USA. The team was just formed weeks before the tournament and it showed against a ruthless Lithuania team led by Jonas Valanciunas. Hero ball reigned supreme in the last minutes of the game as the Red, White, and Blue tried to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 NBA is made up of the best basketball players in the world. Every single team has talented players and when looking at the New Orleans Pelicans, it is clear to point out that Brandon Ingram is their All-Star leader. The 2023-24 season will mark Ingram’s eighth NBA season and his fifth with the Pelicans. […]

After going undefeated in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the United States outlasted Montenegro 85-73 in a challenging contest. Team USA is set for probably its toughest challenge to this point when it takes on Lithuania Sunday. Both Team USA and Lithuania are headed to the World Cup quarterfinals next […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

As most people predicted, Team USA has been dominating their competition at the FIBA World Cup. Behind the combined efforts of the entire team, the US squad has cruised against their group so far. However, there’s been an interesting change so far. After initially starting for the team, Brandon Ingram has been moved to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When putting together a Team USA squad that’s worthy of winning the gold medal in prestigious international tournaments such as the 2023 FIBA World Cup, talent almost always takes precedent in one’s inclusion more so than fit and team chemistry. Thus, even though there have been plenty of talented squads in Team USA history filled […]

Team USA wrapped up their group stage action in dominant fashion on Wednesday morning, as they destroyed Jordan by a score of 110-62. Everyone seemed to have a good outing for America against a clearly overmatched opponent, and after the game, Mikal Bridges explained how Team USA managed to easily dispatch their latest opponents. The Americans […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]