Day: August 10, 2022

EuroBasket 2022: Schröder and Wagner pushes Germany past Belgium

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Franz did his recently injured brother Mo , by scoring 23 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Dennis Schröder added 21 points and 7 assists to lead Germany to an 87-83 win over Belgium. New Indiana Pacers big man Daniel Theis also chipped in 7 points for the victorious Germans. Belgium will play in EuroBasket Group A, which will be held in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. Along with the host nation, Belgium will match up with Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Montenegro. Germany will turn its focus to hosting Group…

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EuroBasket 2022: Lithuania beats Finland 76-61

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From eurohoops.net: Lithuania got an easy 76-61 win over Finland in the first prep game in which the NBA duo of Jonas Valanciunas and Domantas Sabonis was ready to play. Team captain Valanciunas finished the night with eight points and six rebounds, Sabonis had 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while Knicks draftee Rokas Jokibaitis added six points and five assists. Alexander Madsen with 16 points was the top scorer of the losing side, which trailed by 21 points (63-42) at the end of the third period. Lithuania participates in EuroBasket…

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EuroBasket 2022 News: Moritz Wagner out of EuroBasket with ankle injury

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The German basketball federation announced that Moritz Wagner will miss the World Cup Qualifiers and EuroBasket 2022. Wagner himself issued the following release: “I’ll tell you how it is. It hurts. I’ve been looking forward to this tournament and this opportunity for years: to play in Germany, in Cologne and my city of Berlin, with my brother, at a European Championship, was something I had dreamed of for a long time. Unfortunately, I can’t take part in any of the upcoming international matches this summer. I know how much the…

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Warriors announce 2022 preseason schedule

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From the Golden State Warriors The 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors will host three games at Chase Center as part of a five-game preseason slate to tip off the 2022-23 season, it was announced today. The Warriors open their preseason schedule with two games in Japan against the Washington Wizards as part of the NBA Japan Games 2022 Presented by Rakuten. The Warriors and Wizards will face off on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 (game dates reflect Pacific Time) at Saitama Super Arena, marking the first Japan visit…

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“Chicago Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG Postponed

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The “Chicago Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG is one of the more polarizing sneakers of 2022. Although there are many are awaiting these with the most eager of anticipation, there are scores of people who are are not fans of this presentation of this classic colorway. Initially scheduled to debut October 29, zsneakerheadz will now release November 13. Air Jordan I High OG Varsity Red/Black-Sail-Muslin DZ5485-612 $180 13 November 2022

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“Chicago” Air Jordan II postponed

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The “Chicago” Air Jordan II is one of main attractions in terms of releases in the year 2022. Fans of this shoe, who have been clamoring for its return for years have had their prayers finally answered. It appears they will have to wait a little longer for said prayers to answered. Like so many Jordan retros that have come before it, The “Chicago” II has had it release date postponed. What was scheduled as an October 22 release has now been postponed until December 30, according to reporting from…

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Milwaukee Bucks announce 2022 Preseason Schedule

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From the Milwaukee Bucks: The Milwaukee Bucks will play a five-game 2022 preseason schedule that tips off on Saturday, Oct. 1 when the Bucks host the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee’s preseason schedule also includes two games as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022, one road matchup and an additional game at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 12. The previously announced NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 will feature two games between the Bucks and Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at Etihad Arena in…

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An initial look at the “Black/Phantom” Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG SP

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There has been speculation running rampant of another Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low releasing before the calendar flips over to 2023. Images of this upcoming sneaker have finally emerged. According to the incomparable zsneakerkeadz, it will sports an all-suede upper. Additional take aways from the images are white stitching with a Wings logo and Cactus Jack” is present under the Swoosh. Other TS logo will likely be present on an upper that will sit atop a black midsole and matching outsole. Zsneakerheadz also adds these will likely to debut on…

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International Hoops News: Germany to retire Dirk Nowitski’s national jersey

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The German basketball federation announced they will retire Dirk Nowitski’s no.14 national team jersey. This marks the first time a national federation will retire a jersey, something that was impermissible under the old FIBA rules. “I felt honored above all when this idea was presented to me by the German federation. It was a nice surprise and I’m already excited about what awaits me in Cologne. As an ambassador of FIBA EuroBasket, I’m looking forward to exciting games with great teams and hope that the fans in Cologne and Berlin…

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EuroBasket 2022: Giannis leads Greece to 86-70 win over Spain

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From By Mirto Tsitsiou at eurhoops.net: In the first prep game for both Greece and Spain, Giannis set the tone with 31 points on 11/13 FG including 2/3 threes, 10 rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes of action. And of course, the Greek national team in front of 15.000 fans got an easy 86-70 win. Tyler Dorsey added 11 points for the hosts and Dimitris Agravanis had nine, while potential starters Kostas Sloukasand George Papagiannis missed the game. Willy Hernangomez scored 15 points for Spain, which was also missing Sergio…

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