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FIBA Americup 2017: USA tops Argentina, bags gold
Cordoba, Argentina – The finals of the FIBA Americup 2017 came to an epic showdown between two of the region’s fiercest competitors. The stage was set and the tournament would be decided by a game between the USA and Argentina. An amazing second-half comeback by the US propelled them to their seventh Americas title. This…
Read MoreLakers fined $500K by the NBA for tampering
The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Lakers $500,000 for tampering with Paul George. An independent law firm conducted the investigation and found that Lakers GM, Rob Pelinka’s contact with George’s agent while he was still with the Indiana Pacers as a violation. The said contact constituted a prohibited expression of interest while he was…
Read MoreBIG3 basketball; Nostalgia or future?
While we enjoy today’s NBA flash and marksman shooting, some people want the era of the bad boys of Detroit and the show-time Lakers to return. Ice Cube is a long-time basketball fan who could possibly yearn for the old days of gritty Basketball. Presently, he is one of the masterminds behind the BIG3 basketball…
Read MoreAdam Wojcik passes away at age 47
Adam Wojcik has passed away. He suffered from leukemia. The Basketball world mourns the premature passing Saturday morning of one of the best Polish players ever. Adam Wojcik won the Polish championship eight times. He was named MVP of the league and of the finals three times each. he scored more than 10,000 points in…
Read MoreNBA: Lakers investigated for Tampering with Paul George
The Los Angeles Lakers are under investigation by the NBA on tampering allegations raised by the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers assert that the Lakers tampered with George while he was under contract with them. George is a four-time All-Star who was traded by the Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason. He is a…
Read MoreAustralian Boomers bag first FIBA Asia Cup title
The Australian Boomers capped off an amazing 2017 FIBA Asia Cup showing by bagging the gold medal after defeating Iran in the final, 79-56. This was a particularly noteworthy feat for the Australians, who did not field any of the players from the Rio Olympics. Instead, a group of young players was assembled from their…
Read MoreZach Randolph out on bail for drug charges
Zach Randolph was recently released from jail after posting $20,000 bail. He was arrested on Wednesday for possession of marijuana with the intent to sell. By law, the intent was determined by the sheer amount the forward had in his possession, which was reportedly two pounds worth of the illegal drug in his backpack. The…
Read MoreKnicks hire Craig Robinson, Obama’s brother-in-law
The New York Knicks have hired Craig Robinson to be part of their coaching staff. Robinson was the former head coach of the Oregon State basketball team. Robinson also happens to be the brother-in-law of former U.S. President Barack Obama. He will be reportedly be involved in player development as well as being the general…
Read MoreTeam World wins in NBA Africa Exhibition Game
Team World bested Team Africa 108-97 in the NBA Africa exhibition game held over the weekend in Johannesburg, South Africa. The game was in support of UNICEF and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The game was the culminating event that capped off a series of basketball camps as part of the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders program.…
Read MoreDanilo Gallinari out of Eurobasket after injuring thumb
In a “friendly” exhibition game between Italy and the Netherlands, Italian forward Danilo Gallinari punched Dutch player Jito Kok, injuring his thumb in the process. Gallinari was taken to the hospital and will reportedly miss three to four weeks of action, keeping him out of EuroBasket 2017. Danilo, who had spent the last seven seasons…
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