Spain, Canada, and France all have a realistic chance of winning this year’s FIBA World Cup, but only two of them can emerge from the Jakarta group stage and enter the quarterfinals in Manila.
Jamal Murray and Kristaps Porzingis are the latest stars to back out of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, but it may be too quick to worry about the quality of play we will see in a few weeks time.
Though not as decorated as this year’s class, 2024 still has big names and a list of all-time basketball showmen.
James Harden went all-out on Sixers president Daryl Morey by calling him a “liar.” Morey seems unmoved.
Team USA went 3-0 through exhibitions against Puerto Rico, Slovenia (minus Luka Doncic), and Spain, but they’re only getting started on their path to redemption.
The big NBA contracts coming out these days have some former legends grumbling.
