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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are now a married couple.

NBA Rumors - Ray Allen is drawing interest from two other contenders out West—the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers. Earlier in the 2014 offseason, the veteran shooting guard has stated that he’s considering joining LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers and even mulling over retirement from the league.

World Cup Live Streaming - The Philippines almost shocked world with near win against Croatia in their opening game. On Sunday, they’ll face another European powerhouse in Greece in the continuing group phase action of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Sevilla, Spain.

European champions France must be really missing the services of San Antonio point guard Tony Parker as it struggled mightily in Day 1 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The French bowed to a relatively improved Brazil by two points, 65-63 in a low scoring affair that was uncharacteristically sloppy on both sides. Now, one of the favorites in Group A is scrambling to avoid a 0-2 hole as it faces Serbia in tonight's game in Palacio Municipal de Deportes de Granada.

Two unscathed teams in group B, Argentina and Croatia will tussle to go for the leadership among the pack and avoid an elimination match-up in the next round against the types of Spain and France in Day 2 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Sevilla, Spain.

Powerhouse South American teams battle on opening day of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain as Puerto Rico meets heated rivals Argentina in Group B action of the basketball world championships. Along with Croatia, which recently got their first win over the Philippines on day one; and Greece, Puerto Rico and Argentina are pegged as the teams to advance and even top the group.

Dante Exum and Australia begin their FIBA World Cup of Basketball bid against equally dangerous Slovenia in Group D first round pairings at Grand Canaria, Spain.

Even with the absence of superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Carmelo Anthony, Team USA is still handpicked by many to reach at least the finals of the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. They begin their campaign in Group C against Finland and their hordes of fans at the Bilbao Exhibition Center.

Host country Spain will begin their campaign in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup against FIBA Asia champions Iran in the final game of day 1 in Group A.

FIBA World Cup News - James Harden is one of the unquestioned leaders for his ball club in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Houston Rockets. With the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup days away, the 6-foot-5 shooting guard is expected to bring that leadership role to the United States of America basketball national team.

Coach Yoo Jae-Hak disclosed a twelve man roster for the upcoming 2014 FIBA World Championships to be held from August 30 to September 14 in Spain.

France won the 2013 EuroBasket for the first time in their country’s history and the French want to ride that golden glory with a good performance at the 2014 FIBA World Cup. However, they will have to do it without their superstar point guard Tony Parker, who begged off from the international competition due to injuries.

Dominican Republic team will head to the 2014 FIBA World Cup with a strong squad under coach Orlando Antigua.

Lithuania is one of the participating nations in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup that presents a big threat not only to the teams in its group, but also to the United States.

2014 FIBA World Cup Along with Croatia and Argentina, Greece is favoured to be the leader in Group B. The Greek landed 11th at the 2013 FIBA Europe championship in Slovenia but are ranked No. 5 in the FIBA world rankings. In that continental championship, Greece won just four games in eight matches for a mediocre 4-4 record.

The Puerto Rico basketball national team is one of the constants in most editions of the FIBA World Cup, previously known as the FIBA World Championships, appearing 17 times since 1957 and missing just two tournaments in that span. Known as “Los Doce Magnificos”-- translated to The Magnificent Twelve-- the Puerto Ricans will be bringing a veteran roster led by current and former NBA players in Jose Juan Barea, Carlos Arroyo and Renaldo Balkman.

NBA NEWS - Just like last year when they announced early that top pick Nerlens Noel will miss the duration of the entire season, the Sixers brass insinuated that they will have no problem doing it all over again for Joel Embiid, who most likely will follow Noel’s career path of missing his rookie year in the pro league because of injuries.

Kevin Love, the newly minted Cleveland Cavaliers power forward responded to critical comments made by Taylor on Tuesday that his former player would get exposed for his defensive ineptitude and might turn out to be the scapegoat if the team under performs.

NBA NEWS - Doc Rivers will extend his stay in Hollywood after signing a new five-year deal worth $50 to continue as the head coach and president of the Los Angeles Clippers.

FIBA World Cup News - Two powerhouse basketball national teams—Argentina and Greece lead Group B of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain. However, another top team Croatia and dark horse squad Puerto Rico dark horse squads like Puerto Rico and Croatia are looking to crash the party at the top and underdogs like the Philippines and Senegal aim for an upset or two in the basketball world championships held in Spain from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, 2014.

Jeremy Lin's trade to the Los Angeles Lakers might be an opportunity for him to reinvent and prove himself as a legitimate NBA player.

Chris Bosh, the master of sneaking into every frame of a snapped shot, photobombs Matthew McConaughey during the Emmys Monday.

NBA NEWS - Despite his brush with major injuries, veteran center Emeka Okafor is drawing serious interest from contenders around the NBA and two of those squads are LeBron James’ current team, Cleveland Cavaliers and former team, Miami Heat both of which are looking for an extra big man to shore up their frontline for the upcoming 2014-2015 NBA season.

Kevin Ding, Lakers writer, recounts 19 incredible stories about Kobe Bryant. Among the list, one that stands out the most is a brutal text sent by Kobe to James in 2010.

Nick Young walked his girlfriend Iggy Azalea on the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aron Baynes main option is to extend his stay with NBA champion team San Antonio Spurs but he’s not closing on doors on the possibility that the Australian will eventually sign with a European squad in the 2014 offseason.

NBA News - Kevin Love was officially traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers last Saturday. With a new team, Love, who spent his first six seasons in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves, also has to use a new jersey number switching from the No. 42 to No. 0.

How the mighty have fallen. Kobe Bryant, once considered one of the greatest players in the entire league the past decade, has “zero value” according to an unnamed NBA general manager who said that the Los Angeles Lakers star’s $48.5 million contract makes him an undesirable player in the league today.

NBA NEWS - Right after the clock turned Aug. 23, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Timberwolves put pen to paper that sent disgruntled superstar Kevin Love to join LeBron James in Ohio.