Category: Sports

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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EuroBasket News: Spain cuts EuroBasket roster down to 18

Brandon King

The Spanish Basketball Federation announced initial round of cuts from their preliminary roster. Miguel Salvo, Jonathan Barreiro, Alberto Diaz and Hector Alderte will not be moving forward as the team trimmed its roster down to 18 in front of the opening of home-and-home friendly matchups that began Tuesday , with trip to Athens, Greece. Spain’s remaining EuroBasket selections: Alberto Abalde (Real Madrid)Dario Brizuela (Unicaja)Lorenzo Brown (Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv)Quino Colom (Girona)Jaime Fernandez (Lenovo Tenerife)Rudy Fernandez (Real Madrid)Usman Garuba (Houston Rockets)Fran Guerra (Lenovo Tenerife)Juan Hernangomez (Toronto Raptors)Willy Hernangomez (New Orleans Pelicans)Sergio Llull…

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Grambling announces Paige Phillips as new volleyball coach

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From Grambling State Athletic Communications: Grambling State University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Trayvean Scott, announced the hiring of new Lady Tigers head volleyball coach Paige Phillips on Tuesday.   “We are very excited to welcome Paige Phillips to Grambling State University and to be our next head volleyball coach,” Scott said. “She brings a level of excitement and a wealth of knowledge to our program. She played at an HBCU and coached under one of the best volleyball coaches in Jody Brown at North Carolina Central. I am thrilled to be able to…

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KD reiterates trade request, gives Nets ultimatum

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When Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 offseason, it was shocking, as it seemed to come out of nowhere. Six years later Durant once again made waves during an NBA offseason when he shocked the basketball world , and most specifically the Brooklyn Nets , by his trade request. As it has been several weeks and the Nets were unable to find a deal both suitable to them and KD there was thought that perhaps what ever issues had pushed Durant to the point of…

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Greek national team cuts five players

Brandon King

Ahead of their friendly matchup against Spain on Tuesday, the Hellenic Basketball Federation announced the opening round of cuts from their training camp. Coach Dmitirs Itoudis let go Lefteris Mantzoukas, Omiros Netzipoglou, Girogos Tanoulis, Giogos Tsalmpouris. The Brothers Antetokounmpo was broken up as Alex Antetokounmpo was also one the initial cuts. The roster is now down to 19 players and here is the list of who reamins: Dimitris AgravanisGiannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)Kostas Antetokounmpo (LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne)Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)Lefteris Bochoridis (Panathinaikos OPAP)Nick Calathes (FC Barcelona)Nikos Chougkaz (Panathinaikos OPAP)Tyler Dorsey (Dallas Mavericks)Kostis GontikasPanagiotis…

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