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Analysis: USA Basketball striking blend of focus and fun on World Cup journey

Analysis: USA Basketball striking blend of focus and fun on World Cup journey

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This was the last act of the World Cup preseason for Team USA.

Bahamas stuns Argentina, moves closer to Paris Olympic basketball berth

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina (AP) — Bahamas has never sent its men’s basketball team to the Olympics. The island nation is one step closer to changing that.
US pulls off big rally and tops Germany 99-91 in final World Cup tuneup. Edwards scores 34

US pulls off big rally and tops Germany 99-91 in final World Cup tuneup. Edwards scores 34

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — USA Basketball dug deep to head to the World Cup with an unbeaten exhibition record. Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton each added 16 off the bench and the U.S.
NBA investigating reasons behind Harden calling 76ers president Morey a liar, AP source says

NBA investigating reasons behind Harden calling 76ers president Morey a liar, AP source says

The NBA is investigating the reasons behind James Harden calling Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey a liar , a person with knowledge of the details said Saturday.
To prepare for World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practices

To prepare for World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practices

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Among the prized possessions that John Jenkins has collected in his career: a handwritten letter from former USA Basketball coach Gregg Popovich for his role on the Tokyo Olympic team, and a gold medal from thos
Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

GRANADA, Spain — Lu Dort scored a team-high 13 points but it was not enough as Canada fell 94-88 to the Dominican Republic in its final tune-up game for the FIBA World Cup on Friday.
USA tops Greece 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games

USA tops Greece 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fast start was all that USA Basketball needed to remain unbeaten as it keeps moving closer to the World Cup. Anthony Edwards scored 21 points, Cam Johnson added 13 and the U.S.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada over Spain in hoops World Cup tune-up

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Canada over Spain in hoops World Cup tune-up

GRANADA, Spain — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 22 points and added eight rebounds as Canada beat defending world basketball champions Spain 85-80 in overtime in a tune-up for the FIBA World Cup.
Raptors set to open NBA regular season at home versus Timberwolves in October

Raptors set to open NBA regular season at home versus Timberwolves in October

The Toronto Raptors' 2023-24 regular-season schedule is now in place. Toronto will begin its NBA campaign at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 25. It's the 12th straight season that the Raptors open at Scotiabank Arena.
In Abu Dhabi, the footprint and popularity of basketball continues to grow

In Abu Dhabi, the footprint and popularity of basketball continues to grow

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — There is no real history of world-class, elite basketball success in the United Arab Emirates.
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