The USA is in great position entering Round 2 of the World Cup. So are many other teams
The opponent names will become more recognizable for USA Basketball now.
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NBA referee Eric Lewis retires; league closes investigation into social media posts
NBA referee Eric Lewis has retired effective immediately in the wake of a league investigation into whether he used a then-Twitter account to defend himself and other officials from online criticism.
A historic day for African basketball, with South Sudan, Cape Verde getting World Cup wins
South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation, only gaining its independence 12 years ago.
Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecoming
Erik Spoelstra has never lived in the Philippines so returning as an assistant coach for USA Basketball at the World Cup this summer is not, technically, a homecoming for the Miami Heat coach.
World Cup plans in Okinawa unaffected by North Korean spy satellite launch attempt
Plans for the start of the Basketball World Cup in Okinawa, Japan, were unaffected Thursday after a North Korean rocket launch prompted an alert ordering some residents to evacuate.
James Harden fined $100,000 for public comments about status with 76ers
The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for public comments he made about his status with the team.
In the basketball-crazed Philippines, the World Cup will be a shining moment
Basketball’s World Cup starts on Friday, spread out over three nations.
NBA investigating reasons behind Harden calling 76ers president Morey a liar, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says the NBA is investigating the reasons behind James Harden calling Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey a liar.
To prepare for World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practices
As part of their preparations for big tournaments in recent years such as this summer’s World Cup, USA Basketball has been taking a few extra players to help in practices and workouts.
In Abu Dhabi, the footprint and popularity of basketball continues to grow
There is no history of world-class, elite basketball success in the United Arab Emirates.