Photo: Toronto Raptors Twitter Although Iran made the game challenging, Spain ultimately came out on top in their final Group G match at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The score of 85-65 marked Spain’s 11th consecutive victory in World Cup games, a streak that goes back to the 2019 tournament and matches their longest
When the Phoenix Mercury lost to the Dallas Wings on Sunday, it ended an impressive period of sustained success. After a league-leading 10-year streak, the team will not be making the W.N.B.A. playoffs this season. Being good enough to make the playoffs year after year is surprisingly difficult in sports. Player turnover, coaching changes or
Aug 28, 2023, 09:37 AM ET For a while, it seemed like James Harden and Daryl Morey worked pretty well together. Morey brought Harden to the Houston Rockets from the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they enjoyed great success, and Morey brought Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers almost as soon as he was able. Now, however,
Photo: FIBA For Steve Kerr, Les Bleus’ sudden 2023 FIBA World Cup crumbling in the hands of Latvia just serves as a gentle lesson that the global game just keeps improving. “It’s a good reminder to all of us. You can’t just ease into any game in this tournament,” Kerr said. “The level of competition
After her heroic individual effort, Wilson chose to spread the credit. “I didn’t do this alone,” she said. “My teammates get all the glory because without them I don’t even get the basketball.” Chelsea Gray had 12 assists, and Kelsey Plum had seven for the Aces. Wilson, a 6-foot-4 forward, shot 16 for 23 from
Magic forward Paolo Banchero powered the USA to victory against New Zealand with an impressive 21-point performance off the bench. The action continued Saturday at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with several players and teams making an impressive showing on the international stage. The eight-game slate was highlighted by the stellar play of NBA stars
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who entered the NBA undrafted in 2021, is now making his mark on the international stage as a member of Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. In his debut appearance for the national team in an official game against New Zealand, the 25-year-old came off the bench to contribute 12
Giannis Antetokounmpo carried around a small, black portable fan, which looked minuscule as it whirred in his 12-inch-wide hands. He was trying to counteract the hot sun at a hillside mansion as he watched his youngest brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, pose for photos near a basketball hoop overlooking Los Angeles for an ad campaign. “Alex, the
The Kentucky Wildcats have one of the most prestigious basketball programs in the nation, producing some of the NBA’s best players since John Calipari arrived in 2009. They continue to produce top-tier NBA talent, which was evident by the number of Cats in ESPN’s 2023-2024 NBA MVP predictions. Three Cats — Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,
MANILA (Philippines) – A group of 12 individuals who made remarkable contributions to international basketball have been officially inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2023. The enshrinement ceremony took place at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila, Philippines. This year’s group includes legendary players Yao Ming (China), Penny
James Harden spoke his mind, and now he’s paying the price. The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers star $100,000 for “indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his player contract unless traded to another team,” the league announced Tuesday. Those comments came as Harden publicly called Sixers president of basketball operations
Photo: USA Basketball/Twitter The fact that this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup resides in the Philippines, Erik Spoelstra takes a major win as he lands in the country with the United States men’s program. “This has been a dream of mine to be a part of the USA Basketball program for so many years and
As we noted earlier this week when we took a closer look at the 30 trades that have been completed so far during the NBA offseason, second-round picks have become a more popular form of currency than ever, with 54 second-rounders (50 unprotected) included in summer deals. It’s perhaps no surprise then that nearly every
Photo: Peter Baba Anthony Edwards dominated ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, leading Team USA’s 99-91 comeback victory over Germany in their final prep game in Abu Dhabi. The Minnesota Timberwolves star guard scored 34 points (11-of-21 FG, 4-of-8 3PT), with Tyrese Haliburton and Austin Reaves adding 16 points each off the bench. Despite
Earlier this year, the song that jumpstarted Post Malone’s career eclipsed a massive streaming number. Certified by Spotify, the 2016 hit “White Iverson” has now reached 1 billion streams on the platform, and Spotify helped Malone celebrate the occasion while on tour in May. Videos by American Songwriter During his 3-concert stay in London for
Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Due to lumbar spine surgery, Jordan Loyd, the MVP of the last finals, will be sidelined for 2-3 months. After undergoing surgery in the United States and with AS Monaco’s medical team’s approval, Jordan will rejoin the team in Antalya.
For Philadelphia 76ers fans, this is The Bad Place. “Disgust among Sixers fans is at one of the highest levels I have ever seen here in Philadelphia,” Joe DeCamara, a Philadelphia radio host, said in a recent interview. A confluence of misfortune and bad strategy has almost left the team where it was in the
Predictions for NBA’s 1st-Ever In-Season Tournament 0 of 5 Tom O’Connor/NBAE via Getty Images The first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament will begin on Nov. 3 and end with a championship on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas, with players on the winning team collecting $500,000 each. The league announced the official in-season schedule, which includes all 30
Photo: San Antonio Spurs/Twitter screenshot Former NBA player Drew Gooden sees a bright future for Victor Wembanyama, the top pick of this year’s NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. In a recent interview on Scoop B Selects with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Gooden drew parallels between Wembanyama and basketball legend Tim Duncan, suggesting that
The New York Liberty (24-6) took down the league-leading Las Vegas Aces 82-63 in the third annual WNBA Commissioner’s Cup competition Tuesday night. Liberty forward/center Jonquel Jones earned the MVP award with 16 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. Teammate Marine Johannès scorched the Aces from three-point land with five three-pointers at Michelob Ultra Arena
The 40-point game had disappeared from the W.N.B.A. over the past several years. This season, it has made a comeback. Ten times this year a player has scored at least 40 points in a game, by far the most in a single season in the league’s 27-year history. Before this year, there had been no
Landing Spots for NBA’s Top Free Agents Still Available 0 of 6 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images By early July, most NBA franchises have made their big moves for the coming season. A few outstanding issues remain (see: Damian Lillard and James Harden), but most teams already have their rosters fleshed out for 2023-24. While the
Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Reports have surfaced indicating that James Harden has opted to decline the upcoming 76ers training camp for the 2023-24 season, a move that could have far-reaching consequences in light of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Harden’s choice to forego reporting to the training camp comes on the heels of Philadelphia’s inability
When the Miami Heat selected Dwyane Wade with the fifth pick of the 2003 N.B.A. draft, the league was in dire need of star players to carry it out of the Michael Jordan era. Wade’s draft class — which also featured LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Carmelo Anthony — ended up fitting the bill and
Carlos Boozer with his parents, Renee and Carlos Boozer Sr., on a hike in Juneau. (Courtesy of the Boozer family) Former NBA star Carlos Boozer was born in Germany, spent some of his youth in Washington, D.C., and now lives in Florida. But he considers Juneau his home. He’s just published a book about his
Photo: Oklahoma City Thunder/Twitter The Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander managed to achieve a score of 26 points within a time frame of under 20 minutes, aiding Canada in securing a victory with a score of 107-66 against New Zealand. This victory marked Canada’s initial success in the lead-up matches leading to the 2023
The Leicester Riders have announced the signing of Jaren Holmes to their roster for the 2023/24 British Basketball League season. The 6’4” guard comes to Leicester as a rookie, having spent his final season of college eligibility at Iowa State University. He led the Iowa State Cyclones in scoring with 13.3 points per game and
Christian Petersen | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Tensions are building among broadcast station owners and pay-TV providers as the local rights to air NBA, NHL and MLB games go up for grabs. Broadcast station owners including E.W. Scripps Co., Gray Television, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair, have been in discussions with leagues and
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik The London Lions have reportedly appointed Petar Bozic, the former coach of the Austin Spurs, as their new head coach. Bozic takes over from Ryan Schmidt, who recently departed to join the Atlanta Hawks setup. The Serbian coach gained prominence as a captain for Partizan over an extended period, achieving
The Leicester Riders have announced the ninth name added to their roster for the 2023/24 British Basketball League season, as they confirm the signing of American guard, Xavier Pinson. The 6’2” hooper signs from New Mexico State University, following stints at LSU and Missouri over his five-year college career. The Chicago native averaged 13.3 points
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