Getting used to some rule differences is part of the World Cup learning process for USA Basketball
The international game and the NBA game are basically the same.
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For Tyronn Lue, this trip to the Basketball World Cup was a long time coming
Tyronn Lue has waited a long time for this trip.
James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won’t play for his team
James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team President Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event at China.
Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker give international flavor to Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement
Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.
Reluctant, but resolute Popovich leads international-rich 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Gregg Popovich didn’t want to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame until the players that helped his teams win NBA championships had already gone in.
Lapchick lauds NBA’s hiring practices, initiatives in annual TIDES diversity report
The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in the past year, helping it earn high grades in an annual diversity report.
Analysis: USA Basketball’s World Cup quest off to a fast start, with bonds being forged
They’re finishing each other’s sentences already.
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 …
Anthony Davis, Lakers agree on a 3-year, $186 million extension, AP source says
Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a three-year, $186 million contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.
Orlando Magic NBA team donated $50,000 to Ron DeSantis super PAC
‘Gift’ to Florida governor’s presidential campaign has been criticized online given team’s claim of supporting DEI efforts The Orlando Magic NBA team has donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis’s presidentia…