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Although basketball fans will be looking forward to the FIBA World Cup this summer, taking place in Spain, sports fans have already witnessed one major World Cup this summer. The FIFA World Cup has already been held and Germany shocked many people by triumphing in the tournament, absolutely destroying host nation and sportsbook favourites Brazil... Continue Reading »

There has been no shortage of injuries putting top players out of the FIBA World Cup in Spain this summer, but not all of them have been completely convincing for the fans. There is a growing feeling that some NBA stars have decided to put their domestic club career ahead of their international plans, and... Continue Reading »

As the host nation, and the second ranked team at the tournament, it seems as though the only chance that Team USA will not triumph at the 2014 FIBA World Cup will be down to Spain. Even with this in mind, all of our recommended basketball betting sites are still placing Team USA as clear favourites for... Continue Reading »

While there will be NBA fans eagerly counting down the weeks and days until the start of the new NBA campaign, there is no need to wait that long to see some of the finest NBA players in action. This summer in Spain there will be a chance to see some of the finest players... Continue Reading »

It is not just Team USA that are finding NBA players are dropping out in the build up to the FIBA World Cup, due to be held in Spain in August and September. Argentina is going to have to play without the talent of Manu Ginobili, although this is all down to the player’s club,... Continue Reading »

With a few players pulling out of the training camp for Team USA before the FIBA World Cup, there was always a chance a player or two would be added to the initial squad. Given that there is going to be a cut this weekend of the squad, it is a tall order for a... Continue Reading »

There is further proof that the top stars of the NBA are not treating the FIBA Basketball World Cup, being held in Spain in August and September, with the level of respect that the World Cup organisers would want. It is easy to see why basketball players from around the world are looking forward to... Continue Reading »

There has already been a lot of talk about Dante Exum in recent weeks but you, and the player, should be prepared for a lot more talk and discussion about him in the weeks, months and hopefully even years to come. The 19 year old was the 5th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, being... Continue Reading »

Manu Ginobili is still a doubt for the FIBA Basketball World Cup but the San Antonio Spurs star is still hopeful of being declared fit to represent Argentina this summer. This isn’t the case for every Spurs player, we already know that Kawhi Leonard has pulled out, citing the need to rest this season. The... Continue Reading »

While most of the initial focus and attention has fallen on Derrick Rose and his attempt to prove his fitness for the FIBA World Cup in Spain starting in August, there was plenty of top quality basketball stars on show this week. This is down to the fact that 19 players were selected in the... Continue Reading »