Evan Fournier is ready to get started with Olympiacos after spending 12 years in the NBA, per a Eurohoops story. The 32-year-old guard made the decision to play in Europe after helping France win a silver medal at the Olympics. During a press conference this week, Fournier confirmed that he received an offer from Washington, but he didn’t want to settle for being a mentor and a … [Read more...] about International Notes: Fournier, Gafford, Smailagic, Karaman
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Community Shootaround: Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
The play-in tournament ensures that at least 10 teams in each conference will get a taste of the postseason. Unless something unforseen happens, eight teams in the Eastern Conference can already plan on playing beyond their regular season finales. It’s safe to assume the Celtics, Bucks, Sixers, Magic, Knicks, Cavaliers, Pacers and Heat will occupy eight of the postseason slots. … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament
Recap: Mystics lose to Lynx, 78-71
Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images Napheesa Collier was too much for the Mystics in this one. The Washington Mystics lost to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday afternoon, 78-71 at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Congress Heights. Washington came into this game on a two-game win streak and as one of the hotter teams in the WNBA. It just so happened that they … [Read more...] about Recap: Mystics lose to Lynx, 78-71
Proposed resolution asks UN to plan for UN peacekeepers to replace Kenya-led police mission in Haiti
The United States and Ecuador circulated a draft resolution on Friday asking the United Nations to begin planning for a U.N. peacekeeping operation to replace the Kenya-led mission now in the Caribbean nation helping police to quell gang violence. … [Read more...] about Proposed resolution asks UN to plan for UN peacekeepers to replace Kenya-led police mission in Haiti
Evan Fournier turned down two-year contract from Wizards; not interested in mentoring role with “losing team”
Maxime Aubin: Evan Fournier said he was offered a 2 years contract with the Wizards in NBA, but he wasn’t interested in a “mentoring role” with the youngsters, “in a losing team”. Added he wants to “compete” in Europe and “enjoy playing basketball again”. Reported by @lequipe & @FirstTeam101. … [Read more...] about Evan Fournier turned down two-year contract from Wizards; not interested in mentoring role with “losing team”