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Official: Spoelstra officially becomes the head coach of the US men's basketball team, with his term ending in 2028

USA Basketball officially announced on Tuesday that Erik Spoelstra will replace Steve Kerr as head coach. The two sides signed a three-year contract that is valid until 2028.

2025-10-15 08:29

Basketball · NBA · USA Basketball · Spoelstra · Steve Kerr

Shams: Spoelstra is expected to replace Steve Kerr as the next head coach of the US men's basketball team

According to ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday, the US men's basketball team plans to replace Steve Kerr with Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat as head coach.

2025-10-10 02:02

FIBA · Basketball · France · Paris · Lyon

France wins the right to host the 2031 FIBA Basketball World Cup; Wenbanyama becomes one of the key players.

April 23 - FIBA officially announced that France has won the right to host the 2031 Men's Basketball World Cup.

2026-04-23 08:19

Puerto Rico · Basketball Federation · José Rafael Ortiz · NBA · Utah Jazz

Puerto Rican basketball star Ortiz has passed away at the age of 62.

The Puerto Rican Basketball Federation confirmed that José Rafael Ortiz, a center hailed as one of the country's greatest players of all time, passed away peacefully at a hospital in San Juan after battling colorectal cancer for several months. He was 62 years old.

2026-05-06 01:01

Basketball · NBA · Lakers · Luka Doncic · Mavericks

Doncic, in conjunction with Nelson, acquired Vanoli Cremona and relocated it to Rome.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic announced on Friday that he has joined forces with former Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson to invest in Italian basketball powerhouse Vanoli Cremona.

2026-05-30 07:48

National Basketball Coaches Association · Rick Adelman · David Adelman · Sacramento Kings · Houston Rockets

Legendary 1,000-win coach Rick Adelman has passed away at the age of 79.

The National Basketball Coaches Association announced on June 1 that Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Adelman had passed away at the age of 79. Adelman was the father of Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman. The specific cause of death has not yet been released.

2026-06-02 00:55

basketball · NBA · Turkish Basketball Super League · Fenerbahce · Talen Horton-Tucker

Former Lakers shooting guard Horton-Tucker officially bids farewell to the NBA and joins Fenerbahce on a two-year contract

Turkish Basketball Super League champion Fenerbahce announced on Saturday that they have officially signed former NBA shooting guard Talen Horton-Tucker. The two sides have reached a two-year contract that will be valid until 2027.

2025-09-21 02:51

Basketball · NBA · Portland Trail Blazers · Miami Heat · National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)

Miami Heat officially waived shooting guard Terry Rozier, who is under federal investigation for alleged illegal gambling..

The Miami Heat announced on their official website Saturday that they have waived shooting guard Terry Rozier, who is under federal investigation for alleged illegal gambling.

2026-04-12 03:41

Basketball · NBA · Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame · Doc Rivers · Orlando Magic

American reporter: Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is set to be inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame.

According to a confirmation from Dallas Morning News reporter Brad Townsend on Monday, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, 64, is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026.

2026-03-31 08:37

Basketball · NBA · United States Basketball League (USBL) · Memphis Grizzilies · Milwaukee Bucks

Jontay Porter, who was banned for life by the NBA for illegal betting, plans to make a professional basketball comeback..

The Athletic exclusively reported on Thursday that Jontay Porter, who was banned for life by the NBA for illegal betting, plans to make a professional basketball comeback soon by playing in the United States Basketball League (USBL).

2026-02-27 01:44

Basketball · NBA · Portland Trail Blazers · Miami Heat · National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)

NBA: Miami Heat shooting guard Terry Rozier will be placed on unpaid leave while under federal investigation for illegal sports gambling..

The Associated Press reported Thursday that Miami Heat shooting guard Terry Rozier will be placed on unpaid leave while under federal investigation for illegal sports gambling.

2025-10-31 06:53

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame · NBA · Carmelo Anthony · scoring champion · basketball

Carmelo Anthony inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame: From the shadows to the light

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome a new class of members in 2025, the most notable of which is undoubtedly former NBA scoring champion and ten-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony.

2025-09-08 00:57

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