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Top five foreign NBA players under 25
Foreign NBA players such as Dirk Nowitzki (213 cm), Pau Gasol (213 cm) and Tony Parker (188 cm) have not only displayed great talent and skill in their NBA careers, they have also been part of championship-winning teams. They’ve set the bar high, but at the same time have paved the way for a greater…
Read MoreOrlando Pro Summer League highlights
The Orlando Pro Summer League is a pro basketball league run by the Orlando Magic each summer following the NBA Draft. Teams consist of players who have been in the league for 3 years or fewer as well as newly drafted talent. It is running from July 7-12. The Las Vegas Pro Summer League, which began…
Read MoreCoomans named interim FIBA President
FIBA Europe has confirmed that current Vice President Cyriel Coomans will step in as interim President following the untimely passing of Olafur Rafnsson. The organization has said that Coomans will take control of European Basketball until a FIBA general assembly can be held to elect a new leader. Belgian born Cyriel Coomans has been serving…
Read MoreJason Kidd retires after 19 seasons
Ten-time All-Star Jason Kidd announced his retirement Monday. Kidd, who signed a three-year, $9.3 million with
Read MoreNBA Globalization in-depth
The Toronto Raptors have named Masai Ujiri as the new franchise General Manager. The Nigerian-born former player further highlights the globalization of the NBA. Fresh from being named the NBA’s Executive of the Year for his work with the Denver Nuggets as Executive Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Ujiri will now run the day-to-day operations of…
Read MoreNBA conference finals become Euro battle
The NBA Conference Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies is not just a battle between two of the league’s best teams. It will also prove a heavyweight tussle between famed players from Europe, making the series an echo of the 2008 Western Conferences Finals. Both franchises secured their place in…
Read MoreSwedish Basketball in dissaray
Swedish Basketball has been rocked by the news that 08 Stockholm and Stockholm Eagles will not participate in
Read MoreDerek Fisher sued by ex-NBPA director Hunter
Derek Fisher is being sued by former NBA players’ association executive director Billy Hunter. The lawsuit alleges that Fisher undermined Hunter and without authority made secret deals with some NBA owners during the 2011 NBA lockout. Filed Thursday in California Superior Court, the suit seeks unspecified damages for defamation and breach of contract. It also…
Read MoreMessina or Obradovic: First European NBA coach?
Will we see a European-born coach at the helm of an NBA team sometime soon? Possibly. The race is on. Italian Ettore Messina is receiving serious consideration from Atlanta Hawks’ general manager Danny Ferry. Messina, coach of CSKA Moscow, is on the shortlist of candidates to replace Larry Drew. Messina has four Euroleague titles and…
Read MorePau Gasol to miss three months
Pau Gasol will be side-lined for three months the Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed. The Spanish forward has been missing from the Lakers team since picking up a knee problem during an injury plagued season. The 32-year old has now undergone minor surgery on the problem and will need three months off the court to…
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