U.S. team favored to win FIBA World Cup behind strength of Paolo Banchero, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Austin Reaves. Olympic spots are at stake.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
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Celtics trading Marcus Smart to Grizzlies, receiving Kristaps Porzingis in 3-team deal, per report
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With another chance, Ja Morant is lucky NBA suspension wasn’t longer
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Michael Jordan to sell majority share of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin, Rick Schnall-led group
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Nuggets finally reach NBA championship summit. Jokic, Murray, team built to win more
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray formed the engine that powered Denver, and a roster built through the draft, free agency and trades provided title fuel.