Kristian Winfield

U.S. forward Mikal Bridges (5) gestures during the Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game between Italy and U.S. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Mikal Bridges explodes for 24 points, leads Team USA to blowout win over Italy

September 5, 2023 at 3:41 p.m.

Now that's how you make a statement. Not just Team USA, which bounced back from a disappointing FIBA World Cup loss to Lithuania to wallop Italy, 100-63, on Tuesday, but...

U.S. guard Anthony Edwards (10) questions a call during the second half of a Basketball World Cup second-round match against Lithuania in Manila, Philippines Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Lithuania exposes Team USA’s lack of size in 110-104 FIBA World Cup loss

September 3, 2023 at 7:50 p.m.

All Anthony Edwards could do was look at his bench in disbelief. With the shot clock winding down to zero in the third quarter of Team USA's matchup against Lithuania...

U.S. guard Jalen Brunson (11) is fouled by Montenegro guard Nikola Ivanovic (20) as he goes to the basket during the second half of a Basketball World Cup second round match in Manila, Philippines Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Team USA defeats physical Montenegro squad in FIBA World Cup nail-biter, 85-73

September 1, 2023 at 6:28 p.m.

That one was close. What many projected as a runaway FIBA World Cup victory early Friday morning turned into a nail-biter for an undersized Team USA squad facing a physical...

U.S. guard Tyrese Haliburton (4) celebrates a dunk against Greece during the second half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Team USA advances to 2-0 FIBA World Cup record after blowout win over Greece

August 28, 2023 at 7:48 p.m.

With depth like this, it's no wonder the scores have been so lopsided. Team USA advanced to a 2-0 FIBA World Cup record with a 109-81 shellacking of Greece on...

US' Jalen Brunson vies with Spain's Jaime Pradilla during the international friendly basketball match between Spain and US at Martin Carpena sportshall in Malaga on August 13, 2023.

Team USA dethrones top-ranked Spain with 98-88 FIBA Showcase win

August 14, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

And now all eyes are on Team Canada. Now that the Team USA men's national basketball team has easily disposed of the FIBA's No. 1 rated Spain team with a...

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates after the Celtics beat the Miami Heat 104-103 during Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Can the Celtics make history after forcing a do-or-die Game 7 against the Heat?

May 29, 2023 at 12:58 p.m.

History has already been made. The Boston Celtics just have to make it one more time. A week ago, the Miami Heat were destined for a trip to the NBA...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets look on in the final seconds of their 109-103 loss against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images).

Inside the downfall of the Nets’ Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era

February 9, 2023 at 7:15 p.m.

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving chose the Nets. Not the other way around. It's an important note to remember as we unpack the end of a not-quite era of championship...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 04: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on January 04, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Breaking: Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns for 4 first round picks, 3 players

February 9, 2023 at 1:14 p.m.

And just like that, it's over. Days after trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, the Nets have reportedly agreed to a deal that sends superstar forward Kevin Durant to...

FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has asked the Nets for a trade. He made the request after talks about a new contract did not go to his liking, a person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because talks were to remain private. It was first reported by ESPN and The Athletic. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for package headlined by Spencer Dinwiddie

February 6, 2023 at 2:40 a.m.

In the end, the Nets decided peace of mind is worth more than a championship. The Nets traded All-Star starter Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks just two days after...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 01: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets after rejecting contract extension

February 4, 2023 at 5:09 a.m.

Four years, $200 million. That's the new price of doing business in Brooklyn. Nets star Kyrie Irving requested a trade on Friday after he and the organization failed to agree...

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