FIBA and NBA news: Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton, and Argentina's woes
The NBA offseason may be quiet, but FIBA play is going to continue to give us basketball junkies their fix. Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton, and Argentina all made headlines this week.Many are counting down to the start of the NBA season as they wait for basketball to come back, but there are still p...
2023-08-22 07:51
3 fatal Team USA flaws exposed in comeback win over Germany, and other FIBA World Cup exhibition games
The United States beat Germany 99-91 thanks to 34 points from Anthony Edwards and finished 5-0 in FIBA World Cup warm-up matches. But their flaws were still apparent as ever in Sunday's game."That fear factor is gone," said Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following the Unit...
2023-08-21 09:27
2023 FIBA World Cup: 5 best international players in the tournament
It's time to stop talking about who won't be at the FIBA World Cup and start talking about who will. Plenty of NBA stars will be on display in the Philippines this summer.There's no need to lie, there is currently not a single country capable of winning the FIBA World Cup that is ...
2023-08-18 00:57
2023 FIBA World Cup: 5 non-USA teams that could win the tournament
The 2023 FIBA World Cup is almost here, and the field of teams who could potentially win the gold medal is larger than ever.FIBA has long struggled to make the World Cup a marquee basketball tournament comparable to its soccer counterpart. The Olympics remains the top prize in international bask...
2023-08-15 11:51
5 NBA players who played well in FIBA warm-up games this week
The 2023 FIBA World Cup starts in less than two weeks. Teams are playing warm-up games and NBA players are flashing their skills. Here are five NBA players who had strong performances this week.The FIBA World Cup starts on Aug. 25 and so far, most of the news coverage about the tournament has be...
2023-08-14 07:50
Euroleague transfer rumors: Raul Neto, P.J. Dozier, Ben McLemore and more
The NBA exodus appears to be over for overseas players, and as the number of available NBA roster spots dwindles, the NBA influx into Euroleague begins. Here's a recap of this week's notable transfers and rumors.The Euroleague offseason began how it often does with the league's to...
2023-08-13 04:19
Dante Exum is back in the NBA but is he better?
Dante Exum, a former top-5 NBA Draft pick, spent two years in Europe to find his basketball rhythm. Now, he's back in the NBA. Will his return be better than his debut?Selected No. 5 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Australian guard Dante Exum came into the league with what could be best ...
2023-08-08 21:29
Sasha Vezenkov is exactly what the Sacramento Kings need
Euroleague MVP Sasha Vezenkov is exactly what the Sacramento Kings needed this offseason and a great fit with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.Six years ago, Sasha Vezenkov was one of the final picks of the 2017 NBA Draft, selected by the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets.In the time since he w...
2023-07-06 21:56