On the heels of the FIBA World Cup in 2023 and the Paris Olympics in 2024, the 2025 NBA offseason doesn’t feature a major international tournament in which the United States’ top stars are competing. However, several of the league’s biggest names – including three-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, and five-time All-NBA first-teamer Luka … [Read more...] about 28 Current NBA Players Competing In FIBA EuroBasket 2025
Jared McCain Talks About Losing Guerschon Yabusele
Sixers guard Jared McCain tells Declan Harris of Sports Illustrated that he lost a close friend and mentor when Guerschon Yabusele signed with the Knicks in free agency. Yabusele helped McCain deal with a difficult rookie season that was cut short by a torn meniscus in December. “Man, I’m gonna miss him, that’s one of the best people I’ve ever been around,” McCain said. “I … [Read more...] about Jared McCain Talks About Losing Guerschon Yabusele
Turkey Announces EuroBasket Roster Headlined By Sengun
Turkey has become the latest team to finalize its roster for EuroBasket 2025, announcing its 12-man squad on Sunday ahead of the start of the tournament this week. The roster features two current NBA players, including one – Rockets center Alperen Sengun – who is coming off a season in which he earned his first All-Star nod and averaged a double-double (19.1 PPG, 10.3 RPG). … [Read more...] about Turkey Announces EuroBasket Roster Headlined By Sengun
EuroBasket Notes: Bogdanovic, Bona, Bertans, Avdija
Serbia is among the favorites as EuroBasket gets ready to open next week, and captain Bogdan Bogdanovic recognizes the expectations for his star-filled team, according to Eurohoops. Serbia hasn’t won the event in 24 years, and it has been placed in a challenging Group A along with Turkey, Czechia, Portugal, Estonia and host Latvia. “We are aware of it, but our focus should be … [Read more...] about EuroBasket Notes: Bogdanovic, Bona, Bertans, Avdija
Atlantic Notes: Andonian, Sixers, Knicks
Ariana Andonian will be named the general manager of the Sixers‘ NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. Andonian is already the Sixers’ VP of player personnel, a position she has held since last September. She was previously the Grizzlies’ director of player personnel and a scouting coordinator for the Rockets. She graduated from … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Andonian, Sixers, Knicks