Basketball

Canada knocks off France; Basketball World Cup attendance record set on Day 1

Canada has never medaled at the Basketball World Cup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander evidently has his sights on changing that, and his team sent a serious message on the opening night of the tournament.

Aug 25, 2023 10:19 AM Read more >

Basketball World Cup sets attendance record with 38,115 showing up for game in Manila

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — On Day 1 of the Basketball World Cup, the Philippines made history.

Aug 25, 2023 8:26 AM Read more >

Erik Spoelstra believes coaching in Philippines at World Cup is a perfect homecoming

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Erik Spoelstra had a plan. He was going to finish college and head to the Philippines to play professional basketball in his mother’s homeland.

Aug 25, 2023 1:01 AM Read more >

Antetokounmpo wants to see how committed Bucks are to winning a title before deciding on extension

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he wants to see how committed the Milwaukee Bucks are to competing for another championship before deciding whether to sign a contract extension.

Aug 24, 2023 8:54 PM Read more >

Los Angeles Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue outside their arena on Feb. 8

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant outside their downtown arena on Feb. 8.

Aug 24, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

'Confident' Canadian men look to face challenges, expectations at FIBA World Cup

Head coach Jordi Fernandez is welcoming the high expectations facing Canada's men's basketball team. The 15th-ranked Canadian men's senior team is getting set to open the FIBA World Cup on Friday with a game against France in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Aug 24, 2023 10:41 AM Read more >

Basketball's World Cup is set to begin, and the U.S. isn't worrying about pressure

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Naismith Trophy is part of the prize package for winners of the Basketball World Cup. It made a whirlwind tour over the last few weeks, including a stop in Las Vegas where U.S.

Aug 24, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

World Cup plans in Okinawa unaffected by North Korean spy satellite launch attempt

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Plans for the start of the Basketball World Cup in Okinawa, Japan, were unaffected Thursday after a North Korean rocket launch prompted an alert ordering some residents to evacuate.

Aug 23, 2023 10:34 PM Read more >

USA Basketball team gets its first look at World Cup venue

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Anthony Edwards took a shot from half-court, watched it swish and then turned around and started yelling in celebration. It seemed like the USA Basketball World Cup team rather enjoyed its first trip to Mall of Asia Arena.

Aug 23, 2023 11:26 AM Read more >

Preview capsules on the 32 teams that'll compete in the Basketball World Cup

Capsules on each of the 32 nations in the Basketball World Cup, listed by their group and in order of world rankings: ___ GROUP A — MANILA ITALY World ranking: 10 World Cup appearances: 10 Best World Cup finish: 4th (1970, 1978) Coach: Gianmarco Pozz

Aug 23, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >