NBA news: National teams (page 5)
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Thursday, August 21, 2014
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.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
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.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
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.
Friday, August 15, 2014
The U.S. national team has canceled a trip to Senegal after the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Friday, August 8, 2014
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.
Friday, August 8, 2014
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.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
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.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
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.
Monday, August 4, 2014
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.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
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.