Drew Gooden won't play for Finland due to paperwork
Drew Gooden will not be able to represent Finland in the FIBA World Cup because his application for dual citizenship will not be cleared in time.
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US routs Dominicans in exhibition as Derrick Rose rests
With Derrick Rose sitting out, Kyrie Irving started and made all five shots, scoring 12 points as the U.S. national basketball team beat the Dominican Republic.
Rose hears cheers as US beats Brazil 95-78
Bulls superstar Derrick Rose showed some of his old explosiveness, fellow Chicago product Anthony Davis scored 20 points, and the U.S. beat Brazil 95-78.
No Africa trip for Team USA after Ebola outbreak
The U.S. national team has canceled a trip to Senegal after the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Thunder star Kevin Durant withdraws from U.S. national team
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant will not play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup later this summer in Spain, citing mental and physical exhaustion.
Rudy Gay added to USA Basketball roster
Kings forward Rudy Gay has been added to the USA Men’s National Team and will be in contention for a World Cup roster spot.
Wizards' Gooden plans on playing for Finland
Drew Gooden plans to suit up for Finland in the FIBA World Cup. Gooden, 32, is eligible to play for Finland because his mother is Finnish.
US cuts Wall, Beal, Millsap, down to 16
The U.S. men's national team cut John Wall, Bradley Beal and Paul Millsap, a person with knowledge of the details said, leaving the roster at 16 players.
Adam Silver says major changes in international play unlikely
Commissioner Adam Silver says he does not foresee "a major shift in the NBA's participation in international competitions" in the wake of Paul George's injury.
Paul George suffers horrible leg injury
Indiana Pacers All Star forward Paul George suffered an ugly horror leg injury while playing in a Team USA practice game at the UNLV on Friday.