Greece showed dominance in the Olympic qualifying tournament, defeating Slovenia 96-68 in the semifinals. Led by Thomas Walkup’s 19 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 13 points in 21 minutes, Greece’s victory put them one step closer to securing a spot in the Paris Games. Luka Doncic of Slovenia finished with 21 points in the game, but
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In the recent Olympic qualifying tournament at Piraeus, Greece, Luka Doncic and Slovenia emerged victorious over New Zealand with a 104-78 win. Doncic’s impressive performance of 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists secured their spot in the semifinals. The team needed to win by at least 10 points to advance, and they achieved that
Victor Wembanyama has been making headlines with his outstanding performance on the court as France gears up for the Paris Olympics. The NBA Rookie of the Year showcased his skills in a dominant victory over Turkey, leaving the crowd in awe with his one-handed dunks and impressive scoring abilities. With a game-high 24 points and
Kemba Walker, a former NCAA champion with UConn and a four-time NBA All-Star, recently announced his retirement from basketball. His career, marked by highs and lows, has left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who supported him. Drafted ninth overall by the then-Charlotte Bobcats in 2011, Walker quickly made
The Boston Celtics, a historic and iconic NBA franchise, have announced that their majority ownership group, led by Wyc Grousbeck, is planning to put the team up for sale. This decision comes after Grousbeck and partner Steve Pagliuca purchased the team back in 2002 for $360 million. Since then, the value of NBA franchises has
Chris Paul, a seasoned free agent point guard, has made a significant move in his career by signing a one-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs. This deal is valued at over $11 million, marking a new chapter for the 39-year-old player. The swift negotiations between the Spurs and Chris Paul came shortly after the
In a blockbuster move, free agent forward Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN. This deal includes a player option for the final season in 2027-28, bringing George back to the Eastern Conference to team up with MVP center Joel Embiid and All-Star guard
The Phoenix Suns have secured a four-year, $44 million deal with free agent forward Royce O’Neale, according to sources close to the team. O’Neale, who is 31 years old, finished the previous season with the Suns after a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-4 wing player proved to be a valuable addition to the
The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant move by adding Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray to their backcourt. In exchange, they are trading forwards Larry Nance Jr. and E.J. Liddell, guard Dyson Daniels, a 2025 first-round pick via the Los Angeles Lakers, and the least favorable of a 2027 first-round pick from either the
Kyle Filipowski, a 7-footer from Duke, had to wait until the second day of the 2024 NBA draft to hear his name called. Despite being invited to the green room for the first round, Filipowski was not selected until the Utah Jazz picked him 32nd overall. This delayed wait for the big man was a
The Boston Celtics made a heartbreaking announcement regarding their center Kristaps Porzingis, revealing that he had to undergo surgery due to a rare leg injury sustained during the NBA Finals. The team disclosed that Porzingis would need five to six months to recover, ultimately delaying his return to the court until well into the beginning