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Re-signing Lauri Markkanen was a sound decision for the Utah Jazz, despite the uncertainties surrounding the team’s future strategy. Markkanen’s new five-year, $238 million contract is likely to provide good value relative to his production. The Jazz are using about $24.1 million in cap space to increase Markkanen’s 2024-25 salary to its maximum of approximately…

During the women’s basketball quarterfinal between France and Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a fan interrupted the game with just 6.9 seconds left on the clock. The fan ran onto the court and began gesturing wildly before being escorted off by security. The incident occurred as France was securing their 84-71 victory over Germany…

Dirk Nowitzki recently shared his thoughts on the true World Champions and his ideal 3×3 basketball team during an interview with Donatas Urbonas on Basketnews Talks. Nowitzki expressed his belief that the 2023 Germany national team deserves the title of World Champions, despite acknowledging the strong arguments for the NBA champion’s claim to global supremacy….

Following the Australian Boomers’ quarterfinal loss to Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, head coach Brian Goorjian is expected to step down from his position. According to ESPN Australia’s Olgun Uluc, this loss marks the end of Goorjian’s second term as head coach. Goorjian, 71, returned to lead the Boomers in 2020. During his second…

As the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament approaches, here’s a comprehensive guide to Serbia’s national team, featuring stars like Nikola Jokic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vasilije Micic, and Nikola Jovic. This article covers Serbia’s roster, schedule, exhibition game results, and where to watch their games in the US. Serbia’s Roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics Serbia has…

Serbia secured a dramatic overtime win against Australia, showcasing their mental toughness and team cohesion. Vasilije Micic reflected on the game’s intensity and the importance of maintaining composure under pressure. The match started with high energy, and Serbia struggled to contain Patty Mills’ impressive performance. Micic admitted, “We weren’t prepared, especially for Mills. He really…

The recent attention to 3×3 basketball in the United States stems largely from the country’s poor performance in the sport. This heightened interest comes as a result of Team USA’s struggle to compete effectively in 3×3 basketball, contrasting sharply with their dominance in traditional 5×5 basketball. The U.S. men’s 3×3 team, having recently suffered a…

The 3×3 basketball tournaments at the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded on Monday with two close gold medal matches. Germany narrowly defeated Spain by a single point to claim gold in the women’s competition, while the Netherlands edged out France by the same margin to win gold in the men’s tournament. In response to these results,…

So far, the United States men’s basketball team has performed impressively in its first three games of the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, Stephen Curry has faced notable challenges. In the final two exhibition games and the group stage, Curry has struggled, shooting just 16 of 48 over his last five games and missing 26 of…