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Canada stays undefeated in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers
Even without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Cory Joseph suiting up for Canada’s game against Panama, Canada managed just fine as they dominated Panama, staying undefeated at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers by winning 106-50. Going on a 16-0 run to start the first quarter, Canada jumped to a 33-7 lead after the…
Read MoreMiami and San Antonio will reportedly play a regular season game in Mexico City
There will be a 2022-23 regular season NBA game when the schedule is released in the coming days. Under current NBA plans, the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs are scheduled for a Dec. 17 game in Mexico City, one that will count against the San Antonio Spurs’ home schedule. It will be the Heat’s…
Read MoreFIBA 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 MoreHow To Bet Online on The NBA In Canada
The NBA is one of the most significant sports leagues in North America, with some of the best athletes in the world taking part. Millions of Canadians tune in every year, with close to eight million watching the Toronto Raptors won the championship in 2019. The Raptors are by far the most supported NBA team…
Read MoreQuincy Taylor signs with Halcones de ciudad de Obregon
Quincy Taylor (183 cm, G) has signed with Mexican team Halcones de ciudad de Obregon. The 31-year old American point guard started the season in Europe, where he played for Tallina Kalev from Estonia and averaged 10.5 ppg and 4.3 aspg. The Mexican CIBA COPA League (second tier in the country after the LNBP) starts…
Read MoreMexico upsets USA in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Mexico caused a major upset by winning at home against the USA 97-88 in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. The USA dominated the first two quarters, scoring 57 points in the first 20 minutes. However, Mexico’s physical offense was hard to contain, and the USA only led by nine going into the half. Mexico scored…
Read MoreRaptors can finally play in Toronto again
The Raptors have gotten approval from the Canadian government to play games at their home arena this season, a team spokesperson said Friday. Toronto played last season in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s not clear whether the team will be allowed to have full attendance at Scotiabank Arena. Fans who…
Read MoreAnthony Bennett signs with Jerusalem after two DNPs
Anthony Bennett (203 cm, F) has signed with Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Winner League. Bennett hasn’t played professional basketball the past two seasons. The last season he did play was during the 18/19 season when he played in the GLeague. The Canadian big man averaged 12.2 ppg and 4.4 rebounds for Agua Caliente. Bennett…
Read MoreGian Clavell tabbed by Budivelnyk
Gian Clavell (193 cm, G) is joining Budivelnyk Kyiv in the Ukrainian Superleague. Rumors were going around that he would stay in Greece and re-sign with Promitheas. In the end, Clavell, a 27-year-old Puerto Rican international, chose to go north. Clavell played the past season for two teams, Avtodor and Promitheas. He averaged 16.2 ppg…
Read MoreTerry Thomas signs with Nokia
Terry Thomas (193 cm, G) is moving from the Nighthawks to Nokia. The 29-year old Candian guard has signed with the Finnish side for the coming season. This past season, he played in Canada and averaged 8 ppg and 2,5 assists in limited play (due to Covid). Thomas has played two previous seasons outside of…
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