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FIBA World Rankings: Biggest Gainers

Here are the teams that have taken giant leaps in the latest FIBA world rankings. All of them performed well in the 2013 continental championship cycle, and by the time FIBA World Cup 2014 comes around, some of them will improve their rankings even further.

Jordan Says Kobe Can Beat Him but Not LeBron

In an extensive four minutes plus interview to promote a basketball video game-- NBA 2K14 -- Michael Jordan Uncensored— NBA legend Michael Jordan stated that the only player that can beat him one-on-on when he was in his prime is Kobe Bryant.

FIBA World Rankings: Biggest Losers

FIBA world rankings are computed according to an eight-year cycle, taking into account the following tournaments:- Continental championships (FIBA Asia, FIBA Africa, FIBA Americas, Eurobasket, FIBA Oceania) - FIBA World Cup (FIBA World Championship until 2010) - Olympic basketball tournamentWhenever a new tournament is played, the one that took place eight years before is dropped from the computation. Teams' placings in the tournaments determine the points they have gained or lost, ...
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NBA News: Amare Stoudemire Underwent Secret Operation

Looks like Amare Stoudemire went under the knife again. The difference this time is that it is not officially reported by the New York Knicks front office leading to wild speculations that the hush-hush procedure is meant to hide the actual status of the 30-year-old power forward’s ailing knees.

NBA Legend Faces A Paternity Lawsuit

Laquetta Theus has claimed that the father of her 2-year-old daughter is no other than Michael Jordan, a retired NBA professional basketball player and Chicago Bulls' frontman.

Taurasi Kisses Augustus, Ref Says Foul! [VIDEO]

At this point, the Lynx had a big 26-point lead and Taurasi was getting visibly frustrated. More bumping and grinding from both and suddemly Taurasi suddenly kissed Augustus, probably out of sheer frustration.

NBA Rumours: Chris Andersen Gets 'Catfished'

Another high-profile athlete has fallen victim to a person working under false identities.A late-night operation conducted by the Colorado police in 2012 on the residence of Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen was able to seize property from the NBA player, leading to speculation about his involvement in child pornography.

NBA News: Spurs Going Young

With an aging core that includes veterans Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, the San Antonio Spurs decided that it is time to go young. That is, signing free agent small forward Sam Young, who is expected to add depth to their already deep wing rotation in San Antonio.

Top NBA Prospects at Eurobasket 2013

The 2013 edition of FIBA Eurobasket generated a lot of buzz, not the least of which was France winning the gold for the first time. However, scouts flocked to Slovenia to check out those who could make an impact in the NBA in the near and not-so-near future. Here are the top NBA prospects that were spotted in Eurobasket 2013.

2014 FIBA World Cup Wild Cards: Who's In, Who's Out

With the FIBA continental championships over and done with, all of the zone and automatic qualifiers are accounted for. However, with only 20 slots in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain being given away as prizes for the teams that top their zonal qualifiers, there are four more set aside for the so-called "wild card" entries.

NBA Numbers Crunch: Who’s the Real Go-to-Guy for the Brooklyn Nets?

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd declares that Joe Johnson will be his go-to-guy come crunchtime. A rather puzzling statement, considering the fact that he has a lot of other options after acquiring a bunch of veterans, including Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, both of whom are also known for their clutch prowess.

NBA to Approve Nicknames on Jerseys?

There is talk going around the NBA that the league is planning to let the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets wear "nickname jerseys" in their head-to-head matchups in the 2013-14 season. While the league has not yet made an official announcement about the rule change, but it seems that teams are already aware of the possibility.

NBA Debate: Does DMC Deserve a King-Sized Raise in Sacramento?

DeMarcus Cousins will have a chance to prove himself with the Sacramento Kings. The franchise is set to extend his deal—reportedly around the maximum-- before the October 31 deadline of contract extensions for 2010 first-round picks. As with the history of the volatile but talented 23-year-old, the possible signing will come with a caveat and heaps of questions.

NBA News: Paul George to Sign $90M Extension With Pacers

Looks like the Indiana Pacers will end their offseason with a bang. After a slew of good-to-great moves during the summer, the franchise is poised to offer forward Paul George a new five-year deal worth around $90 million.

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