USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74
Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, and USA Basketball used a 20-0 run in the second half on the way to rolling past Puerto Rico 117-74 on Monday night in the first World Cup tune-up game for the Americans
2023-08-08 12:28
Citing mental health, Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball
Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month
2023-08-05 23:16
Tyrese Haliburton jokes about using FIBA World Cup to recruit Team USA stars to Pacers
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is excited to compete on the world stage -- and potentially recruit a few star teammates to the midwest.The Indiana Pacers were on the verge of something special last season but ran into injuries. Now, with Tyrese Haliburton blossoming into stardom, a dynami...
2023-08-05 00:24
Days after his wedding, Jalen Brunson is on the court with USA Basketball.
Jalen Brunson could be on his honeymoon right now
2023-08-04 06:54
FIBA World Cup Rosters: Tracking the NBA players participating in the FIBA World Cup
NBA players from allover the world will be participating in this fall's FIBA World Cup.The 2023 FIBA World Cup will take place from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. There will be a heavy NBA flavor at the event, with players from all over the world participating...
2023-08-02 07:49
NBA rumors: Embiid team switch, Mavs eyeing trade, Simmons back
NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons could take over as Nets starting point guardBen Simmons finished last season coming off the bench before the Brooklyn Nets shut him down entirely due to back issues. Health, both mental and physical, has been a great source of struggle for Ben Simmons since he demanded a tr...
2023-07-31 00:21
US-born NBA player Kyle Anderson will represent China at the basketball World Cup
US-born basketball player Kyle Anderson will play for China at next month's FIBA World Cup after obtaining Chinese nationality, Anderson and the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced Monday.
2023-07-25 17:16
Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline Canada extended roster for FIBA World Cup
Jamal Murray of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets headlines Canada’s extended senior men’s basketball team roster
2023-07-14 10:26
Following in mother's footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball
Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home
2023-07-12 01:52
Nets' Simmons out of Australia's basketball World Cup squad
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons ruled himself out on Friday of playing for Australia at the World Cup this year to instead...
2023-06-30 11:48
Victor Wembanyama says he won't play for France's national team at this year's World Cup
Victor Wembanyama says he won’t play with France's national basketball team at this year's World Cup in order to protect his still developing body
2023-06-26 18:57
Austin Reaves, Jalen Brunson expected on FIBA World Cup roster this summer
The FIBA World Cup takes place this summer, and Team USA is expected to have playoff stars Austin Reaves and Jalen Brunson on their roster.The 2022-23 NBA season is nearing its conclusion, as the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are battling it out in the Finals. Once that ends, then the offseason ...
2023-06-06 10:26