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2023-08-28
"How's your day going?" Donatas Motiejunas' friend, Leo, the team manager of AS Monaco, messaged him after Lithuania suffered back-to-back losses against France during their preparations for the FIBA World Cup 2023.
2023-08-28
Thanasis Antetokounmpo secures the rebound under the rim, turns, dribbles, accelerates across the court, runs past three defenders, confronts two opponents in the paint, drives confidently, progresses into a layup motion, and unleashes a tough right-handed shot over the Jordanian veteran Zaid Abbas.
2023-08-26
The first play: a traveling call. Opening six minutes: three turnovers by Anthony Edwards. Zero points, zero field goals, and a challenging first quarter, which put Team USA behind New Zealand by ten early in the opening FIBA World Cup match. The entire US team turned the ball over six times in the first seven minutes of the game.
2023-08-26
Amid significant star player departures en route to the FIBA World Cup 2023, Team USA managed to retain a group of notable names in their lineup. Yet, it was Austin Reaves who captured the hearts of the Philippines fans with the warmest reception. He was also the driving force behind Team USA's turnaround in the game.
2023-08-26
I won't hide it. I've been to places in my basketball journalist career. But the Philippine Arena's greatness, the stands' depth, and the feeling of being in a unique basketball amphitheater were simply unparalleled. The basketball-crazy Filipino nation truly deserved this FIBA World Cup attendance record, with 38,115 fans showing up for the Philippines vs. Dominican Republic match.
2023-08-25
The FIBA World Cup opener couldn't have been scripted better. A record-breaking World Cup setting, with 38,115 fans in a basketball-crazy nation. The overwhelming feeling of awe being in such a grand venue like the Philippine Arena. And two NBA stars, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordan Clarkson, going head-to-head in a late-minute drama with their respective teams.
2023-08-25
Donatas Motiejunas chuckled when I showed him an old picture in the mixed zone of the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. "Oh, I remember this one very well," he said with a smile. He watched the image of himself wearing the Houston Rockets jersey before his sophomore NBA season and setting a screen for his teammate Jeremy Lin in Manila.
2023-08-24
August 24 holds special significance for Team USA's head coach Steve Kerr. Basketball fans worldwide associate it with Kobe Bryant Day due to the jersey numbers that he wore during his 20-year NBA career. It also holds great importance for Team USA as they kick off their FIBA World Cup 2023 campaign.
2023-08-19
Two EuroLeague stars, both enduring a remarkable title drought, were close to joining forces during the summer. AS Monaco star Mike James revealed that he had been actively engaged in conversations with Nikola Mirotic during the offseason, exploring the potential of teaming up for a EuroLeague trophy campaign.
2023-08-18
EuroLeague star Mike James has put an end to the speculations surrounding his future in AS Monaco, addressing the matter on the URBONUS podcast. "I didn't agree with nobody," Mike James clarified in response to the rumors suggesting that he had come to terms with Olympiacos Piraeus, and the only remaining obstacle was releasing himself from Monaco.
2023-08-17
Three international superstars lead the list of highest-paid players set to shine in the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023. France's Rudy Gobert holds the title of the highest-paid player participating in the World Cup. His earnings for the 2023-24 season with the Minnesota Timberwolves will reach $41 million.
2023-08-16
Partizan Belgrade's big man Zach LeDay is nearing the acquisition of the Azerbaijani passport that will make him eligible for the Azerbaijan national team, sources tell BasketNews. AS Monaco's center Donta Hall is also working on obtaining Azerbaijani citizenship. Azerbaijan will participate in the FIBA World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers.
2023-08-09
Jabari Parker has signed with Barcelona, making him one of the highest-drafted NBA players ever to move to Europe. Parker was chosen as the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, and his decision to play in Europe puts him right behind the first picks like Andrea Bargnani (2006), Anthony Bennett (2013), and the second overall pick Derrick Williams (2011).
2023-08-04
"Every time I go back and remember this, I'm getting goosebumps," Tornike Shengelia revealed when we revisited the heartbreaking incident that shattered his dream nearly 11 months ago.
2023-08-03
Former Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Deividas Sirvydis has finalized an agreement with Lietkabelis Panevezys, sources tell BasketNews. The news was first reported by Rokas Pakenas from 15min. According to BasketNews sources, the agreement with Lietkabelis includes a clause allowing Sirvydis to join a EuroLeague club before the season's official start (October 5).
2023-07-31
As Thomas Walkup envisioned the second FIBA World Cup 2023 group stage matchup between Greece and Team USA, he was curious about how he would experience "The Star-Spangled Banner" from the opposing side. As for his mom, she couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled about the future when he decided to obtain Greek citizenship and wondered if Thomas would settle in Athens for the rest of his life.
2023-07-28
Amidst one of the biggest transfers in EuroLeague history, there are always simple household matters to sort out in the background. Like what to do with Kostas Sloukas in the Olympiacos group chat. In the latest URBONUS podcast episode, Thomas Walkup gave some honest insights about the Olympiacos players' conversations with Sloukas before he decided to join Panathinaikos Athens.
2023-07-26
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana are finalizing a deal with American-Montenegrin guard Justin Cobbs, sources tell BasketNews. The 32-year-old, 1.91m tall guard spent the last season playing for Alvark Tokyo in Japan. During his time in the B League, Cobbs averaged 14.3 points (40.7% 3P), 2.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
2023-07-26
Mike James has not exercised an NBA exit clause, and he is set to play for AS Monaco in the 2023-24 season, according to BasketNews sources. A couple of hours later, Monaco confirmed the information by releasing an official announcement. One of the marquee EuroLeague stars could have left Monaco only for a guaranteed NBA deal until July 25th, per BasketNews sources.
2023-07-24
Unprecedented changes swept through the EuroLeague this offseason, with surprising moves like Kostas Sloukas' transfer bomb, the Nikola Mirotic saga, Kevin Punter's renewal with Partizan, Kemba Walker's Monaco surprise, Facundo Campazzo's return to Madrid, Willy Hernangomez's addition to Barcelona, and Shabazz Napier's move to Red Star.
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