2023-09-03
Germany finished the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2032 Second Round on a high note. Gordon Herbert's team crushed Slovenia 100-71 and finished first in Group K. Both teams will face either Latvia or the winner of the Spain-Canada matchup in the quarterfinals.
2023-09-03
During the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 game against Slovenia, there was a heated exchange between German national team guard Dennis Schroder and head coach Gordon Herbert in the first quarter, with 4:03 left on the clock and Germany trailing 11-16.
2023-09-03
Latvia continues its Cinderella Story in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Despite not having their brightest star, Kristaps Porzingis, Latvia has denied all odds and advanced to the tournament quarterfinals. On Sunday, Latvia defeated Brazil in a do-or-die game 104-84 and booked their ticket to the Philippines, Manila, for the Final Phase.
2023-09-03
Australian Boomers wrapped up their journey in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup during the Second Round, falling short of reaching the quarterfinals. While some voices in Australia might view this as a disappointment, the national team's head coach, Brian Goorjian, holds a different perspective.
2023-09-03
Gianmarco Pozzecco was heading to celebrate the Italian basketball team's rare qualification for the World Cup quarterfinals after a crucial victory over Puerto Rico. As the press conference concluded, the FIBA cameras were turned off, and journalists were preparing to leave their seats, he suddenly returned with an important message.
2023-09-03
Australia finished its FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 campaign with a convincing win over Georgia, but it was not the final game the Boomers expected to play. After a loss against Slovenia, Australia was eliminated from the World Cup title contention, and Saturday's contest was just a game for pride. With a 3-2 record, the Boomers finished in 3rd place in Group K.
2023-09-03
Italy survived the do-or-die game in Group I by defeating Puerto Rico 73-57 and advancing to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quarterfinals. Italy will finish 1st in their respective group if Serbia wins against the Dominican Republic later in the day.
2023-09-03
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 reached a critical point, where several teams had to secure a victory on Sunday to reserve a spot in the playoffs. Italy booked their ticket to the next stage of the competition with an easy win against Puerto Rico. Later in the day, Latvia provided a surprise once again, blowing out Brazil on their way to the playoffs in their first-ever World Cup appearance.
2023-09-03
There has been much discussion about what exactly went south for France in the 2023 World Cup and last year's EuroBasket finalists didn't qualify for the Round of 16. The two losses to Canada and Latvia derailed Vincent Collet's team early in the tournament and from that point, there was no going back. France was relegated to places 17-32 and ended up 18th, their worst placement ever. 
2023-09-03
When it comes to the FIBA World Cup, the Americans do things a bit differently compared to other participating teams. Team USA has made itself at home in a hotel of their choosing, complete with a practice gym so that they don't have to adjust their practice sessions according to schedules and facilities provided by FIBA.
2023-09-03
Is Andre Drummond a contender for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame? While many NBA fans may not consider him Hall of Fame material, Drummond himself believes he has a shot at joining the ranks of basketball legends. Chicago Bulls center argues that his career accomplishments, particularly his remarkable rebounding skills, make a strong case for his inclusion among the greats.
2023-09-02
Rio Breogan have officially bolstered their roster for the upcoming season by signing Greek big man Dimitris Agravanis.
2023-09-02
On Saturday, the games for the 17th-32nd places in the FIBA World Cup 2023 came to a close. This marked the culmination of the Classification Round, distributing several tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2023-09-02
The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Alex Antetokounmpo, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. However, the Bucks have retained his G-League rights, allowing Alex to join Milwaukee's affiliate team, the Wisconsin Herd, as per the same report. This development follows a reported deal between the two parties on September 1.
2023-09-02
Yuta Watanabe and Japan have a special reason to celebrate. Following their victory in Saturday's game against Cape Verde, Japan has secured a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics as the best Asian team in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
2023-09-02
Jordan Clarkson saved his best for last. Utah Jazz star dropped 34 points on Saturday and guided his Gilas Pilipinas to the first FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 win over China. Clarkson's performance was highlighted in the third quarter when he demonstrated why he is a constant scoring threat.
2023-09-02
Rudy Gobert couldn't change much for France in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Les Bleus are set to leave Jakarta for destinations other than Manila, where the tournament's final stage will be played. Some of the players have already planned a quick trip to Bali to get a taste of Indonesia's most famous resort. 
2023-09-02
Jordan Clarkson put on an offensive masterclass in the third quarter for Gilas Pilipinas to pave their way for the first FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 win. The Philippines finished their appearance in the World Cup with a 96-75 victory over China in Manila. With this win, Gilas Pilipinas secured second place in Group M and qualified for the next summer's FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
2023-09-02
Japan needed to win the last game against Cabo Verde to advance to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. They controlled the match in front of the home crowd in Okinawa and got a relatively easy win - 80-71 (17-19, 33-18, 23-18, 7-16). Even though Edy Tavares-led squad had an early lead (19-11), Japan quickly pushed back with a 12-0 run to take the lead (23-19).
2023-09-02
A couple of months before the World Cup, FIBA ranked them 15th. Even within their own country, there weren't high expectations until the final rosters were confirmed. In a World Cup where four teams hadn't lost any of their four games, not many thought they would be one of them, especially alongside groups like the USA, Slovenia, and Germany.
2023-09-02
Two outcomes had to go right for South Sudan to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. They have now achieved the biggest win in the country's basketball history. South Sudan easily defeated Angola in their last game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, winning by 23 points.
2023-09-02
Canada will have to overcome Spain's obstacle to make the World Cup quarter-finals following their loss to Brazil. It's a do-or-die game that will decide the team's fate in the tournament. For two of the squad's star players, Dillon Brooks and RJ Barrett, there are certain challenges that Canada will have to deal with when facing the reigning world champs. 
2023-09-02
If their defeat by Latvia and Brazil's win over Canada were not enough, Spain are dealing with another problem ahead of their crucial game against Canada that will decide which of the two will advance to the World Cup quarter-finals.
2023-09-02
The Italian national team erased a 16-point deficit en route to defeating Serbia on Friday. After the game, Nicolo Melli wanted to make a comment, directly addressing the local press. Talking with the local media in the mixed zone, Melli confronted the headlines that could be seen after their loss to the Dominican Republic in the First Round.
2023-09-02
Jordi Fernandez will be facing his country's national team this Sunday, when Team Canada will be taking on Spain for a spot in the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals. 
2023-09-02
Lithuania easily overcame Greece in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Friday. Looking back to the game, a Greek coach who works in Lithuania - Georgios Dedas, the assistant coach at BCL's Rytas Vilnius - offered his local perspective.
2023-09-02
For 16 of the 32 teams, September 2nd marked the final day of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Two teams -- Japan and South Sudan -- achieved the right to directly qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games while the remaining squads fought for an opportunity to play in a Qualifying Tournament.
2023-09-02
Slovenia national team beat Australia in a crucial FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 matchup and clinched a place in the quarterfinal. And Slovenia has done it in probably the only possible way. Before the game, the biggest question wasn't about the team's star, Luka Doncic, but whether his supporting cast would rise to the occasion and convert the opportunities created by Doncic.
2023-09-01
Gilas Pilipinas seemed to have lost all hope to directly qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. However, there is a crazy scenario that would allow them to do just that.
2023-09-01
After the first day of the Second Round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, four teams have already advanced to the quarterfinal stage of the tournament. At the same time, eight teams remain in the fight to advance.
2023-09-01
The Antetokounmpo family in the Milwaukee Bucks organization will get one more member. According to Michael Scotto from HoopsHype, the Bucks have signed Alex Antetokounmpo. He will join his brothers Thanasis and Giannis in the franchise.
2023-09-01
When the going got tough for Brazil in this World Cup, Yago dos Santos got going. The point guard of Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade made two layups against Canada's frontline in less than 50 seconds. Both were identical, as the undersized guard drove to the basket, defying the bodies that stood in front of him -- especially in the first of the two plays.
2023-09-01
After previously being one of the highest-scoring teams in the FIBA World Cup, Canada struggled to score throughout the entire 40 minutes. In the end, they could overcome Brazil and lost 65-69 (13-16, 24-11, 15-18, 13-24).
2023-09-01
Slovenia national team secured its ticket to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quarterfinal, and the team's captain Luka Doncic shared his happiness about how the whole team stepped up.
2023-09-01
Karl-Anthony Towns was dominant on both sides of the court, but it was not enough for the Dominican Republic to defeat Puerto Rico. The underdogs won by a score of 102-97 (17-12, 28-33, 24-29, 33-23). The Dominican Republic was leading throughout the majority of the game, but Puerto Ricans made a big run in the fourth quarter.
2023-09-01
Latvia racked up another big win in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, downing reigning champs Spain 79-74.  Right now (before Canada faces Brazil), three teams have three wins apiece in the group: Canada (3-0), Spain (3-1) and Latvia (3-1). If Canada beat Brazil, Latvia will either need to beat Brazil to advance to the quarter-finals or expect Canada to beat Spain on Sunday. 
2023-09-01
Luka Doncic was largely stopped, but it was not enough for Australia to beat Slovenia. The underdogs took the victory and qualified for the quarterfinals by a score of 91-80 (28-18, 21-22, 17-22, 25-18). Slovenia started controlling the game from the very first minutes. Doncic took advantage of a pick-and-roll trap defense from Australia, and Mike Tobey got easy points from the paint.
2023-09-01
With less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Italy looked hopeless. The Azzurri were down by 16 against Serbia, and the chances of staying alive in the competition appeared to be very slim. 
2023-09-01
Latvia continues to be on a roll after eliminating France from the FIBA World Cup 2023 title contention in the First Round. The Baltic state defeated reigning world champions Spain 74-69 at the start of the Second Round and kept their quarterfinals hopes alive. Latvia and Spain both have a 3-1 record in Group L.
2023-09-01
Team USA has faced the fiercest resistance in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 so far. Despite that, Steve Kerr's team edged out Montenegro 85-73 and stays undefeated in the tournament with a perfect 4-0 record. 
2023-09-01
Despite leading by 16 points in the third quarter, Serbia got their FIBA EuroBasket 2022 flashbacks. Italy overturned the big deficit and took down Serbia 78-76 to stay alive for the FIBA World Cup 2023 quarterfinals. Just like a year ago, Italy came back into the game behind its three-point fiesta.
2023-09-01
Saturday will be a big day for the African teams in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 as five teams continue to battle for one direct ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. So far, South Sudan (2-2) and Egypt (2-2) have the best odds of becoming the best African team in the competition, but currently, all five teams remain in contention because all of them could end up with a 2-3 record.
2023-09-01
On Friday, the first eight second-round games took place, with all the teams in the Top 16 vying for a spot in the Quarter-Finals. The situation was exactly the same in each of the four groups. Serbia and the Dominican Republic (Group I), USA and Lithuania (Group J),  Slovenia and Germany (Group K), Canada and Spain (Group L) had a 3-0 record.
2023-09-01
Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson has recently expressed his strong consideration to join the Bahamas national team next summer, in preparation for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. This move is aimed at assisting the Bahamas in securing a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2023-09-01
When FIBA announced that the Philippines would be among the hosts of the 2023 World Cup, a big part of fans and media alike were thrilled that a basketball-crazy nation would get the chance to experience the big event first-hand.
2023-09-01
15-year NBA veteran JaVale McGee is signing with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 35-year-old center averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 42 appearances for the Dallas Mavericks last season.
2023-08-31
For several weeks Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk was among the main targets for Panathinaikos. The Greek side considered him the perfect piece to complete the roster for the upcoming season.  But despite the strong interest from the Greek side, the Ukrainian player will continue his career in the NBA. 
2023-08-31
The Serbian national team lost a player from the rotation Wednesday night after the game against South Sudan, as Borisa Simanic will not continue playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The player who injured the Serbian forward has now responded to the news.
2023-08-31
After acquiring him via trade in February, the Dallas Mavericks re-signed Kyrie Irving to a multi-year deal this offseason, making him the long-term partner of Luka Doncic on the roster.  Despite not making it to the playoffs last season, Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, believes that the partnership between Irving and Doncic will have a positive impact on the team. 
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