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Canada's head coach Jordi Fernandez gestures during a firendly basketball match between Germany and Canada in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 9 2023. (Soeren Stache/dpa via AP)

Several coaches leading teams at the World Cup have NBA or North American ties

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

United States head coach Steve Kerr, fourth from left, speaks with assistant coach Erik Spoelstra, third from left, during the first half of an exhibition basketball game against Puerto Rico, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA Basketball’s coaching staff for this year’s World Cup is a star-studded mix

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. Murray announced Wednesday, Aug. 16, that he will not play for Canada in the World Cup. Murray said he needs more time to rehab to get ready for the regular season. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Jamal Murray of NBA champion Nuggets says he won’t be able to play for Canada at World Cup

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Jonathan Isaac, NBA star playing for Orlando Magic, is again taking a stand for his values, beliefs and community by launching an athletic apparel company. The new line, UNITUS, is Mr. Isaac's way of filling a hole in the marketplace and providing clothing that represents Godly principles and Constitutional values. Watch the exclusive interview from The Washington Times Higher Ground.

NBA player who refused to kneel and stood for Christ against BLM, launches sports fashion line

Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors motions as he speaks with his players at a practice during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Getting used to some rule differences is part of the World Cup learning process for USA Basketball

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA ESPN announcer Doris Burke looks on before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, March 4, 2020. ESPN let NBA analyst Mark Jackson go Monday, July 31, 2023, with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them with Burke and Doc Rivers, people close to the move told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File) **FILE**

Doris Burke, Doc Rivers named to ESPN and ABC’s top NBA crew

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee Dwyane Wade speaks at an NBA news conference at Mohegan Sun, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Reluctant, but resolute Popovich leads international-rich 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team new head coach Adrian Griffin speaks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Milwaukee. The National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in the past year, helping it earn high grades in an annual diversity report. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives up the court during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Edwards fined $50,000 by the NBA for his chair chuck after the Timberwolves’ ouster in Denver

Associated Press

United States' Mikal Bridges (5) dunks over Puerto Rico's Tremont Waters (51) during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA Basketball’s World Cup quest off to a fast start, with bonds being forged

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Kansas head coach Bill Self yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) **FILE**

Kansas men’s hoops loses first exhibition game since 2012 to Bahamian national team

Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan speaks to the media about hosting the NBA All-Star basketball game during a news conference, Feb. 12, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The NBA Board of Governors has voted to approve Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets to an ownership group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday, July 23, 2023, on condition of anonymity because the sale won’t become official for at least another week. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Michael Jordan’s sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalized

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams, left, drives past Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2010. A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he “frittered away” substantial earnings from his professional career. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Former first-round NBA draft pick is sentenced to 10 years in prison in $4 million health care fraud

By Larry Neumeister - Associated Press

Kevin Durant of the NBA's Phoenix Suns (left) embraces Frances Tiafoe after Tiafoe's first-round win at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. on Tues., Aug 1, 2023. (Joe Glorioso/All-Pro Reels)

Durant, Harris on hand to see Tiafoe dispatch Karatsev at Mubadala Citi DC Open

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Damian Lillard asked his team for a trade Saturday, July 1, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)

NBA tells teams Lillard would honor contract in any trade, warns of discipline for saying otherwise

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns NBA basketball player Kevin Durant, right, watches a Washington Commanders NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Friday, July 28, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Kevin Durant attends Washington Commanders camp as a fan

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from left, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James stand during a ceremony honoring LeBron James as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, before the Lakers' basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

No new details on Bronny James 2 days after cardiac arrest during USC basketball practice

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' players and coaches pose with young athletes following an NBA Cares basketball clinic, a day before their regular-season NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs in Mexico City, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. The NBA has announced the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic will play a regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 9. It will be the 32nd NBA game in Mexico since 1992. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Mexico City will host the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic for an NBA regular-season game in November

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, accepts the award for best record-breaking performance from his sons, Bronny James, center, and Bryce James, at the ESPY awards July 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bronny James was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Who is Bronny James? LeBron’s oldest son has carved his own basketball path

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

LeBron James, left, poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon beat Akron St. Vincent - St. Mary in a high school basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Can Bronny James return to the court? It depends, but others have come back from cardiac arrest

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times