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2023-09-24
"Let's bet on the World Cup," Arturs Zagars decided before the Latvia national team's trip to the World Cup. There was some interest there and here, as well as a couple of offers from Germany and Poland, but none special enough to convince a young Latvian point guard to commit his future to any of the suitors.
2023-09-24
Cameron Reynolds is on the verge of signing with Promitheas Patras, per BasketNews sources. Reynolds, a 28-year-old American forward standing at 2.01 meters tall, has previously played for NBA teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. His most recent stint was with Buducnost Podgorica.
2023-09-23
Brandon Paul is close to signing a deal with Buducnost Podgorica, sources tell BasketNews. A 32-year-old wing played a pivotal role in ratiopharm Ulm's unexpected triumph in the German Bundesliga last season. During the four final series games against Telekom Baskets Bonn, Paul averaged 14.8 points (42.1% 3P) and contributed 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
2023-09-23
Zalgiris Kaunas wing Ignas Brazdeikis is finalizing an agreement with EuroLeague runner-up Olympiacos Piraeus, according to BasketNews sources. The Lithuanian club will receive a €500,000 buyout for the transfer, as BasketNews sources indicate. On July 21, Zalgiris activated a contract option in Brazdeikis' 1+1 deal signed last summer.
2023-09-10
Watching Dillon Brooks in the Philippines was an entertaining experience. Whenever his name was mentioned, or he touched the ball, the Filipino crowd showered him with boos due to their strong love for the Los Angeles Lakers. As the Lakers' rival, Brooks received the expected treatment from the stands. 
2023-09-10
Can you picture a Serbian guy locked in his hotel room, watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's film and highlights for two days straight? It might sound like a joke, but that's Aleksa Avramovic for you, and that guy is crazy.
2023-09-10
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis was questioned about the actions of one the biggest World Cup, Luka Doncic, during the controversial quarterfinal game against Canada. During the first half, Doncic notably made money sign gestures multiple times, conveying his dissatisfaction with the officiating. He also directed gestures towards the VIP tribune where the FIBA executives were seated.
2023-09-10
FIBA General Secretary Andreas Zagklis responded to Klay Thompson's consideration of potentially joining the Bahamas national team, even though he had previously represented Team USA in two major FIBA competitions.
2023-09-10
Many knew Franz Wagner could hoop, and Daniel Theis was a tough big man. However, they weren't prepared for the unexpected Obst-acle that prevented Team USA from reaching the FIBA World Cup 2023 final. Who is Andreas Obst, the player who played a pivotal role in defeating Team USA in the World Cup semifinal?
2023-09-09
A Filipino family with two kids joyfully chanted, "Latvia! Latvia!" after Latvia secured a convincing victory over Lithuania to clinch fifth place in the World Cup. This heartwarming moment beautifully illustrated how Latvia's impressive performance in this World Cup had gained global recognition. Latvia managed to reach the Top 5 in their first-ever FIBA World Cup.
2023-09-09
That's a conversation you'll rarely hear during the farewell game. "Now you're going on the court!" the Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco told Luigi Datome. He was playing the last game of his basketball career. "No, no! I want to win the game!" Datome responded, refusing to step on the court. Italy and Slovenia were battling for the 7th spot in the FIBA World Cup.
2023-09-09
Seventeen years ago, when the Greek national team defeated Team USA in the World Cup semifinal in Saitama, many believed they would go on all the way to claim the championship. However, they faced a decisive 47-70 defeat to Spain, even without their star player, Pau Gasol.
2023-09-09
Carmelo Anthony, the second-highest scorer in Team USA Olympic history, offered his insights on the loss to Germany in the FIBA World Cup semifinal, 111-113. FIBA hosted a Talk Show featuring the three World Cup 2023 ambassadors: Carmelo Anthony, Pau Gasol, and Luis Scola.
2023-09-08
Germany's national team head coach expressed pride in his squad for their victory over the USA in the FIBA World Cup 2023 semifinal, 113-111. However, he acknowledged that these players had a larger goal when arriving in Manila.
2023-09-08
Team USA head coach Steve Kerr and point guard Jalen Brunson praised Germany after the FIBA World Cup semifinal loss, 111-113.
2023-09-08
The Canadian national team grappled with a stunning Serbian performance and a foul problem that tied their key players already by the middle of the third quarter of the World Cup semifinal. Even before the crucial ten-minute stretch began, Canadian coach Jordi Fernandez had to bench his best defensive player, Dillon Brooks, and star big man Kelly Olynyk due to their four personal fouls.
2023-09-08
Svetislav Pesic has been coaching for 41 years, and in all that time, he hasn't come across many players quite like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After Serbia's World Cup semifinal win against Canada, the Serbian head coach highlighted how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's presence greatly inspired his team.
2023-09-08
How much positivity can you get from a night that nearly turned into a nightmare, with your leader missing 22 field goals? Look at this German national team. At one point, it felt like watching a ship sinking with Dennis Schroder at the helm.
2023-09-07
When many wondered whether Luka Doncic would get significant playing time less than 24 hours after a heartbreaking loss to Canada in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, the Slovenian star surprised everyone by logging his tournament-high 37 minutes against Lithuania.
2023-09-07
Tokyo Olympics, 2021. These were the words reportedly shouted by Luka Doncic in the wake of Slovenia's semifinal loss to France. "FIBA is probably happy!" "FIBA happened!" 
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