Could the Team USA roster win an NBA championship? - ESPN
The Team USA roster that began the 2023 FIBA World Cup by blowing out New Zealand, 99-72, on Saturday is heavy on promising young talent but light on established stars.
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Steve Kerr likes stability of Team USA's lineup after 4-0 start - ESPN
ABU DHABI — There was plenty to evaluate as Team USA moved to 4-0 on their pre-FIBA World Cup tour Friday night, beating old rival Greece 108-86 in its first-ever game in the U.A.E. But perhaps the most relevant item came before the game.
Jaren Jackson Jr. says Grizzlies need to 'navigate' being without Ja Morant - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. said he and his teammates have little choice but to deal with the absence of Ja Morant across the first 25 games of the upcoming season, but Jackson said Morant will still find ways to impact the team during his suspension.
Top stars missing from Team USA Fiba World Cup bid
MIAMI: The US will compete at the Basketball World Cup in August with a team coached by Steve Kerr but without any of the NBA’s top stars.
Raptors forward Anunoby named to NBA all-defensive second team
Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby has been named to the NBA all-defensive second team.
Jaren Jackson Jr., Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez lead All-Defensive team - ESPN
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who was named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year last month, headlined the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, which the league unveiled Tuesday afternoon.
How NBA stars such as Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks take player-referee relationships to new levels - ESPN
DILLON BROOKS STEPPED onto the Crypto.com Arena court Saturday evening before any of the other Memphis Grizzlies starters for Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooks walked across the floor, straight down the half-court line and directly toward referee crew chief Marc Davis.
Magic's Paolo Banchero wins NBA Rookie of the Year award
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was named the overwhelming winner of the NBA's Rookie of the Year award on Tuesday.