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 00:23
FIBA World Cup 2023: Team USA Roster, group schedule, dates and more
The 2023 FIBA World Cup is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about Team USA including their roster, group, schedule and more.The United States comes into the 2023 FIBA World Cup after one of their worst performances ever in the tournament in 2019, where they lost t...
2023-08-04 20:59
FIBA World Cup: Winners and history list, top scorers, and more
The 2023 FIBA World Cup is right around the corner. Here's a brief history of the tournament, dating back to its inception with winners, top scorers, and more.The 2023 FIBA World Cup will begin on Friday, Aug. 25 with two games: Lauri Markannen and Finland will take on Josh Giddey and Austr...
2023-08-04 20:53
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 07:57
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 00:28
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 17:22
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 10:27
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 01:47
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 11:57