Bosnia and Hercegovina shock reigning champs Slovenia at FIBA Eurobasket 2022
Bosnia and Hercegovina took a major step towards reaching the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 Knockout Phase with a surprising 97-93 victory over reigning champs Slovenia. It was Bosnia and Hercegovina’s first-ever win over Slovenia, having lost their other three games against the fellow Balkan nation, with the last game dating back to EuroBasket 2005. Bosnia and Hercegovina are…
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo spurs Greece to victory over Croatia at EuroBasket 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo spurred Greece to begin their campaign at FIBA EuroBasket 2022 with an 89-85 victory over Croatia on Friday. It was a game of two halves, with a dramatic conclusion. An early 17-2 run propelled Greece as much as 40-21 ahead in the second period. Then a rally from Croatia, who was a perfect 6-for-6 from the…
Read MoreHosts Germany beats France at FIBA EuroBasket 2022
Hosts Germany withstood the high expectations on the opening night of the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and fended off France with a crucial 76-63 victory in Group B. An emotional evening in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,017 spectators started with the German Basketball Federation retiring the number 14 jersey of Dirk Nowitzki. A trio of players with…
Read MoreBlockbuster trade brings Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired three-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in a trade with the Utah Jazz on Thursday. In exchange for Mitchell, the Cavaliers are sending the Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, rookie wing Ochai Agbaji, guard Collin Sexton, three unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027, and 2029) and two pick swaps (2026 and 2028) to Utah. Sexton has agreed on a four-year, $72 million sign-and-trade…
Read MoreThe G League makes changes to its overtime rules
The G League will change its overtime rules after announcing that there would be a “target score” ending for its overtime game. The first team to score seven points in the extra period wins, with the overtime being untimed. The move mirrors what the NBA has done at its last three All-Star games. Since Kobe…
Read MoreMost Charitable NBA players
Being an NBA player involves more than just competing, taking home championships, and getting paid well. Additionally, participants enjoy donating a set sum of money to those in need. The NBA is essentially about charity. Fans love players more and want more of them as more players bring attention to charitable activities and give back.…
Read MoreCanada 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 MoreFinland first European team to book spot at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
Finland became the first team from Europe to lock up a ticket to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 after a series of results on the final day of Window 4 of the European Qualifiers went their way. Finland will make their second appearance at the FIBA World Cup after finishing 22nd in their debut…
Read MoreBosnia and Herzegovina shocks France after double overtime thriller in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
Bosnia and Herzegovina rode a rollercoaster of emotions and prevailed in a 96-90 double overtime thriller over France in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers. In a showdown of teams who will face off in the Group Phase of the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, France fell behind by 18 points in the first quarter but put…
Read MoreRookie sensation Chet Holmgren will miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that forward Chet Holmgren has sustained a Lisfranc injury in his right foot. Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season. Further updates will be provided when appropriate. STATEMENT FROM THUNDER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER SAM PRESTI: “Certainly, we are disappointed for Chet, especially given the excitement he had…
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