Pelicans Invite Corey Webster to Training Camp

Kiwi hooper Corey Webster’s dream of playing in the NBA took a significant step forward today when he was invited to attend training camp for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Breaker and New Zealand representative has clearly made an impression on the Pelicans coaching staff in his three days training with the side, the inclusion […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Luis Scola Named FIBA Americas Championship MVP

Luis Scola (Argentina), who led the tournament averaging 21.1 points, along with 10.1 rebounds per game (2nd best in the tournament), was named Most Valuable Player of the Championship Source: Americas2015.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Arn Tellem: I’m Coming to Pistons to Make a Difference

“I’m coming here to make a difference,” (Arn) Tellem said of his move from Los Angeles, where he was a star with Wasserman Media Group, a sporting and entertainment marketing outfit. “If it was just limited to basketball, it would not be enough of a motivation to come and do it, but to have an […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards’ Jared Dudley Projects Return in Late November

u back in December? ( def! Latest end of November ) Source: Jared Dudley on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Venezuela Upsets Argentina to Win FIBA Americas

Heissler Guillent scored 15 points and Venezuela pulled off another upset, beating Argentina 71-67 on Saturday night to win the FIBA Americas championship for the first time. Guillent scored 19 points in the semifinals against heavy favorite Canada on Friday night to give the Venezuelans their first Olympic berth since Barcelona in 1992. Venezuela won […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thompson Won’t Participate in LeBron’s Pre-Training Camp?

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ pre-training camp organized by LeBron James in Miami will be absent of a core piece. Restricted free agent Tristan Thompson will not attend the assembly, Northeast Ohio Media Group was informed. With the 24-year-old in the midst of a lengthy contract stalemate with the club, he has elected not to appear. Source: […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rivers: Clippers ‘Absolutely’ Plan on Crawford Staying

It was logical to think president and general manager Doc Rivers would try to move (Jamal) Crawford, but training camp is approaching and he’s still on the roster. Rivers addressed the matter in an interview with Fred Roggin on The Beast 980 on Friday. “I’ve heard all the rumors about Jamal going other places,” Rivers […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers’ GM Mum on Signing Metta World Peace

“I love the guy (Metta World Peace),” (Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch) Kupchak said. “I really do. Last year, he was in Europe, he was in China. (Then) he coached his daughter’s middle school or high school team to a championship. He was here to work out when he got back from Europe playing, and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rockets’ Motiejunas Uncertain He’ll Be Ready For Camp

(Houston Rockets Donatas) Motiejunas was non-committal about being cleared for camp as he returns from back surgery. Had no specific timetable. Said “week-to-week.” Source: Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021