Tag: International basketball
Spain includes Pau Gasol in preliminary squad for Olympics
MADRID — Spain included Pau Gasol in its preliminary squad for the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.
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Lillard explains reasons for deciding to play in Olympics
Damian Lillard has a whole slew of reasons why he decided to play for USA Basketball at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
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As Olympics near, Warriors’ Brown eager for Nigerian chance
There was a small hurdle that officials from the Nigerian basketball federation had to clear before they could even talk to Golden State Warriors...
Analysis: US women look to add depth on Olympic hoops roster
The U.S. women's basketball team has a few questions surrounding its roster as the Americans prepare to make a run at a seventh consecutive...
AP source: Bradley Beal commits to playing in Tokyo Olympics
Bradley Beal won a gold medal with USA Basketball 11 years ago, leading the Americans in scoring on their way to an undefeated run...
AP source: Lillard tells USA Basketball he’s in for Olympics
Portland guard Damian Lillard has told USA Basketball officials that he will play for the national team in this summer's Tokyo Olympics, a person...
US Olympic team to face WNBA players in Vegas All-Star Game
NEW YORK — The WNBA will hold its All-Star Game in Las Vegas on July 14 pitting the U.S. women's national team that will...
USA Basketball sets plan for Olympic camps in Las Vegas
For USA Basketball, the last stop before the Tokyo Olympics will be Las Vegas.
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US men miss qualifying for Olympic 3-on-3 basketball debut
GRAZ, Austria — When the 3-on-3 street version of basketball makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo, the United States men’s team won’t be there.
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Dan Hughes, 66, abruptly retires as coach of Seattle Storm
SEATTLE — Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes abruptly announced his retirement on Sunday, saying the rigors of being a head coach in the WNBA...