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Anthony Edwards stars as team USA go 5-0 in FIBA World Cup prep – it’s no surprise

Anthony Edwards of the Senior Men's National Team dribbles the ball during the 2023 FIBA World Cup against the German National Team at Etihad Arena...

Minnesota Timberwolves’ All-Star guard Anthony Edwards led the charge for team USA during their final warm-up game before the FIBA World Cup, scoring 34 points as they recovered from a 16-point deficit to beat Germany – a side stacked with NBA-level talent. Steve Kerr has declared the 22-year-old ‘the guy’, and it’s no surprise off the back of a successful third season in the league. Continue reading “Anthony Edwards stars as team USA go 5-0 in FIBA World Cup prep – it’s no surprise”

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Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic deadline day trade a necessary gamble

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls attempts a shot over Nikola Vucevic and Dwayne Bacon of the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on February 6, 2021 in...

Aaron Gordon’s trade request this week incentivised an ambitious Orlando side to embrace rebuild mode with key duo Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac both sidelined with ACL tears. Chicago are 1.5 games behind the eighth seed out East and now boast having two true All-Stars for the first time since 2014-15 – when they were eliminated by LeBron James in the postseason. Continue reading “Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic deadline day trade a necessary gamble”