Archive for 2022
FIBA AmeriCup 2022 schedule is released
The schedule for the FIBA AmeriCup 2022, which will be played in Recife, Brazil, between September 2 and 11, was announced by the FIBA Americas Regional Office. Four games will be played daily in the Group Phase, from September 2 to 5. The first game will be played at 11:10 a.m. (local time), the second…
Read MoreFreddie Gillespie moves to Bayern Munchen
Freddie Gillespie ( 203 cm) has signed a two-year contract with German powerhouse Bayern Munchen. Gillespie comes from Memphis of the G League, where he averaged 9.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 34 games. He also played for Orlando of the NBA in the 2021-22 campaign, averaging 2.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0…
Read MoreAustralia wins FIBA Asia cup
Australia won the FIBA Asia Cup by beating Lebanon in the final 75-73, while New Zealand defeated Jordan 83-75 in the battle for third place. In front of a packed and loud crowd at the Istora Senayan, Australia was able to withstand a furious rally from Lebanon led by MVP Wael Arakji to come away with the win and the Asia Cup…
Read MoreLebanon and Australia will play in the Final of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022
Lebanon and Australia won their semi-final games and will meet in the Final of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022. Australia was the first to qualify for the Asia Cup 2022 Final by beating New Zealand 85-76. At the same time, Lebanon won a game for the ages against Jordan 86-85. Australia had a strong first half…
Read MoreReal Madrid tabs Mario Hezonja
Mario Hezonja has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid. The 27-year old Croatian forward (203 cm) comes from UNICS Kazan where he averaged 14.2 ppg and 6.1 rpg in the Euroleague last season. He ranked eighth in the EuroLeague in both scoring and rebounding and was second in defensive boards (5.5 drpg.), only trailing…
Read MoreJames Harden signs new deal with Philadelphia 76ers
James Harden signed a new two-year, $68.6 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The contract includes a player option for the 2023-24 season. Sources said that Harden will make $33 million next season and has the opportunity to decline his $35.6 million player option and negotiate another free agent deal next summer. Harden, who had…
Read MoreJaron Blossomgame signs with Monaco
American forward (199 cm) Jaron Blossomgame has signed with Monaco. Last season he played for German club Ulm, where he averaged 16.2 points on solid shooting (55.8% 2FG, 41.9% 3FG) and 7.6 rebounds in 19 7DAYS EuroCup games, helping his team reach the quarterfinals. He ranked fourth overall in PIR (19.8), second in defensive rebounds…
Read MoreDoes the NBA face a branding problem when LeBron James retires?
The NBA is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, commanding television audiences in almost every territory across the globe. What was once a sport only truly loved by Americans has now become globally revered due to the exploits of its star players. Michael Jordan was the trendsetter to take the NBA worldwide…
Read MorePortland Trailblazers win NBA Summer League
The Portland Trailblazers won the NBA Summer League yesterday by beating the New York Knicks 85-77. It was the third time Portland played in the championship game since 2017 and its second title. The Trail Blazers got 36 points from their reserves, led by Jabari Walker, who finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Trendon Watford finished…
Read MoreLeBron James 100% healthy and plays first game in three months
LeBron James played his first game in three months and scored 42 points in the legendary Drew league. The famous pro-Am league in Los Angeles was founded in 1973 and has seen a pilgrimage of NBA players descend on the Charles Drew Junior High School gymnasium during the summers for decades — since the NBA…
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