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Dwight Howard invites Jayson Tatum to play in Taiwan
Jayson Tatum didn't play a single second in the Paris Olympics against Serbia, and Dwight Howard encouraged the Celtics superstar to transfer his talents to Taiwan. Credit: REUTERS/Brian Snyder - Scanpix; Instagram/taiwan_mustangs Despite being one of the leaders of NBA champions Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum did not play a single second of basketball in the first Team USA game against Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Sunday.
Dubai signs Gilas Pilipinas guard Thirdy Ravena
Thirdy Ravena left the Japanese B.League and signed a one-year deal with BC Dubai. Credit: FIBA The newly established club in Dubai, UAE, has signed another player. This time, it's from the country of The Philippines. Points made: 9,7 Accuracy: 46,8% Place in standings: 11 Record max: 13 Record min: 7 Most made 3FGs: Justin Donta Brownlee The organization officially announced that Thirdy Ravena is joining the team on a one-year contract.
Italian authorities seize €41 million in assets from Monaco owner Fedorychev
Assets worth €41 million were seized from Monaco's owner, Alexey Fedorychev, including company shares and four real estate units, including the Castle of Torre del Gallo, in relation to a money laundering and corruption case in Kyiv, Ukraine. Credit: Alfonso Cannavacciuolo/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images The financial police of Florence executed an operation during which they seized various properties of AS Monaco's owner Alexey Fedorychev in connection to a case in the Florentine court.
Thomas Heurtel criticizes French NT: 'It won't work vs. Serbia or USA'
Heurtel said France's offense was too static and predictable, and it won't work against stronger teams than Brazil. Credit: Marius Becker/dpa - Scanpix After struggling in the first half, France ultimately earned a win against Brazil in the first game of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Saturday. After the matchup, former French national team's point guard Thomas Heurtel was critical of some choices made by the squad.
Team USA admits mistake: Caitlin Clark should've been selected
Dawn Staley, a member of the Team USA selection committee, admitted that Caitlin Clark should've made the team because 'she's playing head and shoulders above a lot of people'. Credit: David Berding/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix Caitlin Clark is lighting up the WNBA with her play, earning an All-Star selection in her very first season in the league. She's a global phenomenon, attracting thousands to the arenas. However, she wasn't selected for the Team USA roster.
Kevin Durant argues with a fan over FIBA rules in the NBA
Kevin Durant was against implementing any FIBA rules in the NBA and argued with a fan on X over it. Credit: FIBA Team USA made its debut in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games by handily winning against Serbia. What caught the attention of many fans both throughout the team's exhibition games and the Olympics was the different style of play that FIBA rules dictate. Kevin Durant even got into an argument over it with a fan.
Olympic debuts of basketball legends: Stats, stories, and results
From Bill Russell to Michael Jordan, from Oscar Robertson to LeBron James, from Drazen Petrovic to Yao Ming, numerous basketball legends appeared in the Olympics when they were young phenoms. We provide an in-depth account of how each performance went down. Credit: TopFoto, Filippo Monteforte/AFP, REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson - Scanpix; Gilbert Iundt/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images, Associated Press via Newspapers.com The Olympic Games is a unique tournament where only the best of the best meet.
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