2023 FIBA World Cup Phase 2 Day 1 Recap: Team USA doesn’t lose, chaos in Groups I and L, and upsets galore
The first day of the second phase of the 2023 FIBA World Cup delivered maximum chaos thanks to Latvia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Simone Fontecchio, and Luka Doncic.
2023-09-03 01:56
2023 FIBA World Cup Day 6 Recap: First phase of play is over and Team USA, Slovenia, Spain, and Serbia finish 3-0
Day 6 of the 2023 FIBA World Cup brought an end to the first phase of play. Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, Juancho Hernangomez, and Nikola Jovic led their teams to 3-0 finishes.
2023-08-31 10:51
2023 FIBA World Cup Day 4 Recap: Team USA, Luka Doncic, and Spain continue to dominate
Day 4 of the 2023 FIBA World Cup was a regression to expectations but still delivered plenty of basketball excitement thanks to Luka Doncic, Team USA, and a very physical showdown between Brazil and Spain.
2023-08-29 11:22
2023 FIBA World Cup Day 2 Recap: Team USA eventually found their groove thanks to their bench and more from the day
There were no upsets on day 2 of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but still plenty worth talking about. Here are the key takeaways and more from today’s games.
2023-08-27 02:24
Luka Doncic Doing Luka Doncic Things During FIBA World Cup
Up to his old tricks.
2023-08-19 23:16
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
3 ways the Pistons should have Cade Cunningham mimic Luka Doncic
Cade Cunningham impressed at Team USA scrimmages. Can he use his size, strength, and pace to his advantage similar to Luka Doncic?Team USA prepared for the FIBA World Cup with a scrimmage against the Select Team. Something Team USA coach Steve Kerr called, "a time-honored tradition in USA B...
2023-08-09 02:54
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
Rival NBA head coach expects Luka Doncic to win MVP this year
Former Dallas Mavericks play-caller Rick Carlisle has high expectations for Luka Doncic next season.The Dallas Mavericks finished last season with a whimper instead of a bang, but there's still reason to believe in the general philosophy behind a Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving-led team. The M...
2023-08-05 00:18
NBA Free Agency: Kyrie Irving re-signs as Mavericks go all-in on star duo
The Mavericks signed Kyrie Irving to a deal worth $126 million over the next three years, sticking with the Irving-Luka Doncic duo for better or worse.According to Shams Charania, the Mavericks have signed Kyrie Irving to a $126 million deal over the next three years. The terms of the deal are a...
2023-07-01 07:16