Hornets' Jeff Taylor will not be participating in any team-related activities

The Charlotte Hornets announced Friday that forward Jeff Taylor has been removed from team activities while the NBA investigates the charges that have been brought against Taylor involving a domestic violence incident at a hotel in Michigan. From the Hornets:

"We have informed Jeffery Taylor that effective immediately he will not be participating in any team-related activities while the NBA is investigating his conduct in this matter.

Taylor was arrested earlier this week and charged after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and a hotel employee, and for causing damages to property between $200 and $1000 in value, according to reports. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league would revisit its policies regarding domestic violence in light of the controversy surrounding the NFL and Ray Rice in a domestic violence situation.

 As an organization, we understand and appreciate the seriousness of this matter, and will assist the NBA and law enforcement in any way we can until this come to an acceptable resolution. We have spoken with Jeffery and his representatives and they fully understand our position."

Van gundy: Anthony should continue to play power forward

ESPN commentator Jeff van gundy said in an interview, the knicks iman - sweet alpert will have a very successful career in the NBA, and said carmelo - Anthony should continue to play power forward.

But Jeff van gundy thinks incense pearl need to change his approach: "I think he is before a on the right track, I think he played in his rookie season was great, I think it's injury affected him, and he let his role in the team's problem focus on many things he is not good at it, rather than to maximize the strengths of his."

Before a lot of people think sweet alpert can explode in last season, but he played last season's struggles.

"He will become a flank defenders, he should be able to become a player to play a ball game is a lot of energy, selflessly to pass the ball," van gundy Suggestions of improving, "if he wants to focus on his most good at doing those things, he will have a great career, but it sometimes would be bothering to young players, he should play to his advantage."

When it comes to the knicks, van gundy will think the knicks in the playoffs this season.

"First of all, I think mike woodson at last did a good job," van gundy said, "I think the knicks in the new season will be a playoff team, as to how far they can in the playoffs, it largely depends on counterpoint, obviously, some big changes have taken place in east."

Anthony again this summer signing the knicks, and van gundy think Anthony should continue to play power forward position.

"I think in today's game, he is a 4 player, and I think that with the increase of his age, he will continue to do a 4 player," van gundy said, "I think his defensive power forward effect will be better when the player, and he will have an advantage in 4, but you need to match a defensive center for him, because the knicks will need some basket protection."

And Jeff van gundy thought before the knicks should keep Patrick ewing knicks center back to the team, ewing is the hornets assistant now.

Blatter: James and I have a common goal

The cavaliers coach David blatter has accepted reporter's interview, he said he and the team during this core lebron James has the same goal.

"I think we both have the same goal, that is for the Cleveland cavaliers, do something special for Ohio," blatter said, "we stand on the same front, I'm looking forward to everything will be going very smoothly."

For James, blatter gave high evaluation.

"I think lebron is able to make himself such a good reason for this is that he has a high basketball IQ," blatter said. "he knows a lot about the game, know how to do, so, if there is anything that can make my job easier, maybe my responsibility is more important, but teach him what to do, what not to do these ways, my work become very easy."

Just yesterday, James through their sets revealed that he and Chris Paul, Tristan da cunha Thompson and others together for training.

The cavaliers believe that general manager David griffin to let players Thompson game still need some time to adapt to the new season.

"I also think it can help them to concentrate, I think it is important for a young player."Griffin said.

Ray Allen still hasn't decided whether to play in the NBA

According to Bleacher Report columnist Jared Zwerling, according to sources close to ray Allen, Allen still hasn't decided whether to continue to play in the NBA.

According to the latest news, the wizards are waiting for Allen decided to one of the team.

Last season, Allen in the hot fire playing 26.5 minutes, to contribute 9.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, 2 assists.

Taj Gibson says he's fine with coming off the bench

The Chicago Bulls big man Taj Gibson will likely have to come off the bench again with Pau Gasol in town, and a report from CSN Chicago indicated that he "isn't too thrilled" about it.CBSSports.com's Matt Moore pointed out that Gibson is committed to doing the right thing, so we won't likely hear any complaining from him. Judging by Gibson's tweet on Friday night, though, it seems he really isn't thrilled about stories concerning his satisfaction with his role on the team:

And that's Taj Gibson. While he knows he's proven himself more than capable of starting, he never wants to place himself in front of the team. Even with Gasol and Nikola Mirotic on the roster, there's a good argument for Gibson continuing to be on the floor at the end of games. As long as that's happening and the Bulls are winning, he'll be fine.

Kobe Bryant trainer: he don't let yourself be the next to McGrady

Bleacher Report reported that the lakers star kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady has always been a good friend, two people also training together this summer.But Bryant's personal trainer, Bryant has been trying not to let yourself be the next to McGrady.

Tracy McGrady is in 1997 to join the alliance, a year later than Bryant.But in the struggle in the NBA, Bryant still tmac was injured early out of the alliance.Bryant personal trainer, said he had been warned not to become the next t-mac, any one don't like him.Tracy McGrady at the age of 34 body before and after degradation is badly, but kobe Bryant didn't want the same thing happen to him.

Because of injury last season, Bryant has played just six games, so this offseason he spent more time for training, and called Jeremy, young players in his camp.

Personal trainer plug said Bryant: "kobe there are no secrets. He just continued to training. He has a religious devotion to his work."

"Some people work hard but someone in urging them, kobe Bryant doesn't need any external power. This is his inner desire."

"He smarter now, know what you're good at, and how to use their own ability to accomplish what you want. He knows he has played for a long time, he and 10 years ago, he is no longer the same person. But that doesn't mean he can't do something. He is much more 10 years of experience in basketball, basketball IQ is more outstanding, he never said, 'oh my god, I can only do these, I near the end my career, what should I do?" these words."

The Miami HEAT announced

The team announced Wednesday they've hired former Sacramento Kings coach Keith Smart as an assistant and former Heat player Chris Quinn to fill Howard's slot as a player development coach. They've also hired Brandon Gilliam as an assistant trainer/director of rehabilitation, Wes Brown as another assistant trainer, and Eric Foran as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. From the Heat:

The Miami HEAT announced today several front office hirings, including Keith Smart as Assistant Coach, Chris Quinn as Assistant Coach/Player Development, Brandon Gilliam as Assistant Trainer/Director of Rehabilitation, Wes Brown as Assistant Trainer and Eric Foran as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.

The Miami Heat have been reshuffling the coaching staff as they move into their next era of basketball. After reassigning assistants Ron Rothstein and Bob McAdoo away from the bench, the Heat have hired new coaches to fill in open spots. The reshuffling put assistant David Fizdale firmly in the top assistant slot, while moving Juwan Howard from a player development role to an assistant coach role.

Quinn played for the Heat from 2006 to 2009 before spending time with the New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Cleveland Cavaliers in each of the following seasons. He's also played in both Russia, Spain, and the D-League. He played in 241 career games in the NBA, averaging 4.5 points and 1.9 assists in 13.7 minutes.

Smart has been a coach in the NBA since 2000 when he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers' coaching staff, following a playing career that primarily existed overseas and in the Continental Basketball Association. Smart was with the Cavs until 2003 and even took over mid-season after they fired John Lucas following an 8-34 start. From 2003 to 2010, he was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors and took the head coaching job for the 2010-11 season. He coached the Warriors to a 36-46 record that season. From 2011-13, Smart was the coach for the Sacramento Kings, finishing with a record of 48-93 after replacing Paul Westphal seven games into the 2011-12 season.

LeBron James believes him (Kyrie Irving)

James wants to play with the best. His coming home was about redemption, but he's not done competing. Whether the other two (Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love) can live up to that kind of standard will determine if Cleveland can finally win a championship.

At the release of his new Nike shoes Tuesday night, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (OK, less weird to type that than it was in July, but still weird) said that he believes Kyrie Irving can be the best point guard in the league, and that he wants to help Kevin Love become the best power forward in the league.

"I believe Kyrie can be the best point guard in the league very soon, and Kevin Love is already in the discussion as far as being the best power forward in the league," James said. "We have so many great [power forwards]: Tim Duncan, if he's playing center or power forward, Dirk Nowitzki, LaMarcus Aldridge, Chris Bosh, Pau Gasol is still very good. But that's my vision, to maximize [Love's] potential, and his potential to be the best at his position."

Pretty standard "support your teammates" stuff from LeBron James. In reality, there was a reasonable belief two years ago that Irving could be the best point guard in the league in the next five years. But those expections have been tempered by questions about Irving's durability, his leadership, and his lowered production during Cleveland's struggles.

But Irving's handle is elite, he's a tremendous shooter, and has huge upside as a playmaker.

Love's a bit easier. You can make a pretty easy argument that he was the best power forward in the league last season. LaMarcus Aldridge is a great answer. Tim Duncan has the legend behind him. Dirk Nowitzki is still incredible. But no one was better offensively overall than Love. If his defense next to the Cavs defenders can reach even "acceptable" levels, he could cement that position easily.

Joe Ingles will be in the NBA this coming season to join the Los Angeles Clippers

In the World Cup, Joe Ingles helped get Australia to the Round of 16 where they lost to Turkey. The Australians were involved in bit of controversy for allegedly throwing a game in group play to help avoid Team USA for as long as possible. In the FIBA tournament, Joe Ingles averaged 11.4 points, 3.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 31.0 minutes. He also made 69.7 percent of his shots over five games.

During the group play round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, Joe Ingles was leading Australia in a way that had people talking about him finally becoming an NBA player. There were reports that he was a lock to make it to the NBA this season on a guaranteed contract, five years after not being selected in the 2009 draft. The Australian forward had showed enough consistency and skill in international play to firmly get on the NBA radar.

It looks like those reports are coming to fruition. Marc Stein of ESPN.com is reporting that Ingles and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a one-year deal to bring him over to the NBA. There isn't any word on whether it is a fully guaranteed deal for Ingles, but it does bring the Clippers' roster to 15 players at the moment, so they had the room to add him.

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony clearly won't be demanding a trade to the Hawks

Atlanta Hawks are trying to move forward with their organization after taking a couple of major steps in the opposite direction the past week. An investigation into the inner workings of the organization revealed an offensive email from co-owner Bruce Levenson and a recording of an offensive comment about Luol Deng from general manager Danny Ferry. Now Hawks CEO Steve Koonin has issued a letter of apology to the fans, team, and city while Ferry has taken a leave of absence.

The next two offseasons for the Atlanta Hawks will be huge for the shaping of their roster. They're trying to move from being a playoff team to being a title contender, and they're in the position to make major moves. Paul Millsap will be a free agent in 2015 and Al Horford becomes a free agent in the summer of 2016. Keeping those two players will be huge for anchoring their roster, but they could also have the cap room to add a major free agent in either of those summers if they decide to go a different way.

It's hard to imagine how that happens with Ferry still around, considering his reputation is pretty much rock bottom. If he's replaced and the new owner has started a new culture with the help of Steve Koonin, the flexible roster situation Ferry created could be maximized. But the organization has to prove to players it makes sense to sign there and it's a front office that can be trusted.

We may not know the gravity of these two incidents until this team starts trying to sign free agents or re-sign their own players next summer. The roster is basically set at this point and the offseason following the 2014-15 season will be telling for how much work they still have to do to repair their image. New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony says they have a long way to go and "ain't nobody would want to go there." From ESPN New York:

New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony believes future NBA free agents will be hesitant to sign with the Atlanta Hawks in light of statements made by general manager Danny Ferry.

"[There] ain't nobody [who] would want to go there," Anthony said Saturday at the Citi Carmelo Anthony Basketball camp in Manhattan. "At the end of the day, Atlanta, I think it puts Atlanta back even further now, from that standpoint.

"Atlanta is a great city, a great market, great people, great atmosphere. But as far as the comments [that] were made, I think it was uncalled for. From an owner, from a GM, those are not things you play with."

Rose: I don't score also can control the game Still need to continue to find the rhythm

In has ended in Spain men's basketball team in World Cup finals, the United States to a 129-92 victory over Serbia, triumphant success.37 points in the victory, as the team is the only one in the regular season MVP Derek Rose, but it is the same.

"I didn't score but won a gold medal," said here, Rose, oneself also can't help laughing out.

The match, rose in 16 minutes, he 0 for 4, and 6 assists.Review the Spanish journey, Rose is averaging only 4.8 points and 3.1 assists.

"I don't have to score can control the game," Rose said, "I think I did well. I have some mistakes, but that's because I want to get the ball to teammates."

Rose had said, want to be able to borrow the World Cup back.Although Rose's data is not satisfactory, but both he and assistant Tom thibodeau of Rose current body condition."His physical condition is very good," thibodeau said. "the mental state is very good also. We have five games in six days, he insisted on down."

For Rose, what let he gained some World Cup?

Rose said, "the World Cup to let my body gradually accustomed to this kind of rhythm, but I still need to continue to improve ourselves. But in my opinion, I think my performance was very good."

"For me, to be able to enter the national team and has been very satisfied, finally won the championship is a good and good things."Rose said.

Team USA regret not dozen Spain final

End of the basketball World Cup semi-final, Serbia over France, and the United States stationed in the final.The result is hard to avoid some frustrated team USA players.According to ESPN's mark - stern, Kenneth Ed said in the law, against Spain to the United States team.

When the team USA final, only to find when the opponent is not Spain, part of the players to avoid heart has unwilling, but only in the method of Ed is dare to openly express this player.

On Thursday night, local time, to the only 96-68 in the United States to Lithuania, farina Ed admits that he failed to Spain and stationed in final some "disappointed", because he "wants to beat them in their country."

In order to avoid to cause unnecessary disputes, many method in Ed's national team teammates, refused to open similar comments.But there is no doubt that for the recurring "many big-name didn't come to the United States, are in danger of in Spain was defeated by the host" this, team USA players have been very tired, even bother to respond.

Results this topic soon no one filed, a quarter-final on Wednesday night with the host in the lack of the Tony parker  and joakim Noah France at the foot.

"Obviously everyone wants to see us and Spain against, but the result is not the case," the battle and Lithuania scored a team-high 18 points of Carey - Owen said, "as a result, those questions we will loss to Spain, you can stop here."

Nearly two Olympic Games men's basketball finals, star-studded team USA victories over Spain.When asked who wish in Madrid and host training, Owen said with a smile: "don't really want."

Another reporter in the interview when Derek Ross, think that the United States in the final to avoid Spain was very lucky, Rose dismissed: "lucky? That's not funny, but it doesn't matter... I think that what this and luck and host missed, one is here we go. Unfortunately, we now can't meet with them. Hope our next game to play well, thus demonstrating we get here is always a reason for that."

Compared with teammates implicative, Ed method on it freely express his real feeling for the host."I have been trying to control his mouth," he said, "I feel like, we do our own work, but everyone assiduously in said, 'oh, you beat Spain.' can't win. Even Spain France wait for Spain and we met in the finals, come talk to me again."

Hosts out of international basketball experts hope that the United States more final against France, instead of Serbia (actually just the opposite), but for the first eight games are margin of 32.5 points for the United States, final opponent who is not important.A reporter think Spain out, make the World Cup "lost its color," the old coach K, said: "in the international competition there is any thing I won't be surprised. If even we all thought they were going to lose, we would understand other any team would lose."

A summer off 2014 into Spain soccer and basketball fans scars

Men's basketball team in 2014 World Cup following a great surprise, the hosts Spain to 52-65 defeat to France, stop.After the Spanish football, men's basketball team has failed to achieve the gold dream, which is more likely to be Spain's golden generation of curtain call.

1/8 final home-country crowd, hosts the fans happy, sits to qualify all of the four come from group A.Review group, Spain in is known as the "group of death" way in group A, continuous will pick rise of Brazil, Serbia and France.This time again and the three teams missed, Spain then walks into the finals?

But the fact is so cruel, put an end to the matador at the time of France.Rate of euro 2013, it was Tony parker Gaul rooster, stop the footsteps of the matador in the semi-finals, and won the European champions.This session of the group, the matador at the time was in a 88-64 with missing parker the flag of France.Did not want to, in the knockout, no parker can also will host unseat France.

There are many reasons for Spain.And Senegal 1/8 finals once revealed two major problems: rebounds lost and perimeter, today be amplified.The ratio of the whole offensive rebounds, Spain to 9-16, total rebounds in 29-49 more backward.But the team 2 more 22 three-point shots.Details after moment, Spain more 6 three-point shots, single section 9 points, only the fight.

Final 1 minutes 5 seconds before the gap widened to eight points and basic loss of suspense.Ecstasy of France made a merry on the sidelines, general and lens swept the matador bianconeri bench, everybody face filled with consternation and unwilling.The final whistle, as Spain fans suddenly tears poured down his face.They know, missed the chance, Spain may be hard to came from scratch.

In the array, pau gasol, Juan carlos navarro and jose calderon had 30, pau gasol, in particular, this event shows that even if he has 34 years old, but still is Spain's leaders and backbone, but if no accident, he is sure to play in the World Cup finals in the next five years, 2 years after the Olympic Games can also is a mystery.

But two years later, such as Rudy fernandez, mark - gasol and sergio rodriguez, etc., will also be in 30.International staff is bound to make more young Ricky rubio, serginho, barca and sergio yoel hands, but they can hold up one day, long, at present is still unknown.

Brazil, which is in the summer of 2014, the defending champion Spain stop at the group stage, at that time already had argument that a belong to the age of football on the rest.Spanish fans did not expect as a result, it wasn't long before another wave hit, an era of belonging to the Spanish basketball, may also will close the door.

From the 2006 world championship title, the Spanish golden generation write too much glory: euro 4 consecutive terms to finish in the top 3, 2 times;2 times the Olympic men's basketball final.At the same time, another piece of the game, to win in world football for Barcelona won six crown logo, Spanish football is also a brilliant: writing not only won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, more to achieve the European championship title.

But what is called "the blossom and deterioration, the wu and suddenly".2014 is destined to become a Spanish fans lingering pain.In Brazil, history recorded the xavi, andres iniesta and iker casillas lonely figure;Back home, people will be seeing off another wave of hero.

Bye, gasol!Goodbye, the matador at the time!

The big cold!Spain's elimination dior 15 points, the French head into the semi-finals

France reported less popular, with a 65-52 beat Spain, kill into the semi-finals.
Spain is thought to be the favourites to win the game, the media predict they will meet with team USA in the final, unexpectedly stumbled in the last eight of the competition.

Boris diaw 3, 7 three-point shots for France scored 15 points, five rebounds and three assists, Thomas e thayer is also credited with, scored 13 points, 4 assists, nicolas batum 9 points, vinny grabbed 10 rebounds.

Spain game shooting only 32.3%, and only 2 of 22 three-point shots.Pau gasol scored 17 points and eight rebounds, Juan navarro scored 10 points.On the rebound, Spain to 29-49 at a disadvantage.

Since the start of Spain, after the first time was in trouble.Game played three minutes later, was scoreless in Spain, and France, both inside and outside, dior and vinny 3-pointer, with a wave of 8-0 start.Until the first quarter, 6 minutes and 52 seconds just by fernandez layup scored 2 points in Spain, but dior immediately another three points, the French take precedence.It's a pity that in the final 6 minutes 28 seconds in this section, the French only hit two shots, Spain end this section with a wave of 13-4, will get into 15-15.

Spain fails to reverse the situation, bad outside shot to make them very passive.After the two teams within 21-21, Gerald bell for France on two consecutive hits, after they scored 7 points, again lead.There are 2 minutes and 10 seconds in the second quarter, calderon has 3-pointer, this is the only a fallaway jumper to Spain in the first half.In this section, the Spanish had 13 points, the first half, 28-35 behind.

Spain is only 1 of 11 three-point shots in the first half, and a total of only 28 points, also they are the lowest score.

Spain's counterattack.Pau gasol in the third quarter rebound shot successful from the start, he once again the basket score, begins with a 6-0 in this section, Spain will get into 34-35.French scoreless in nearly three minutes, very not easy by eritrea, and dior each hit a ball, but the next 6 minutes and failed to shooting.This section just hit two goals in total of France, and single section 7 points.Even so, they are only 42-43 1 points behind.

Spain have failed to find the feeling on the outside, and the French a 3-pointer by dior again, they lead to 51-45.Spain was into disrepute, pau gasol had to strong play, cast with penalty scored 3 points, with 2 minutes and 8 seconds, he shot from close range, Spain will get into 52-55.

France also with color, eritrea, cut to the basket, easy and toss, then he made a 3-pointer, after the one scored 7 points, France when with 46 seconds with a 62-52 the lead 10 points.

Spain into despair, had to throw three points from the perimeter, but they can't get the whole night, last time also failed to appear miracle, continuous shooting after miss France will lead up to 12 points.Pau gasol may make out at the last moment, Spain completely hopeless, accept the fate of the lost.


The French created the miracle, they are almost against the world, will be the biggest hit down to Spain.

Kyrie Irving says OK

Kyrie Irving's fall is sure to revisit the questions about stars playing in the tournament after Paul George's leg injury in exhibition play. Irving scored eleven points and added six assists to help Team USA pull away from a Ukrainian team that actually lead by as many as seven in the first quarter before Team USA righted the ship.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving took a nasty fall in Team USA's 95-71 win over Ukraine in FIBA World Cup group play Thursday and had to be helped back to the locker room.

Irving took quite a while to get up and was eventually helped back to the locker room.

USA games victory but lost the most sharp knife

At the end of today's C group of a group, the United States to a 98-71 victory over New Zealand.Time played poorly war Derek Rose, this is still not good., he made only six 1, 1 of 2 free throws, only 3 points, 2 assists.

Opening crazy tu after Finland, war against Turkey, the United States performance according to the media, like "ice bucket of cold water a".Although the U.S. still win by 21 points and the points of difference, but three quarters has been targeted to decorate caught red-handed. Rose squad, no hit four shots, only 2 points, both from the free throw line.

Long-term injury, healing at the beginning of the Rose for the World Cup as a fitness, and platform for next season to make up lost ground.But restricted by international rules of the game, but the way of Rose found into the basket with thorns, outside also can not to return to find his shooting touch.As is known to all, rose only breaks through the odds, can play the biggest power.

If Turkey inside bigger enough, the face height of mini team New Zealand, this is the opportunity to regain the Rose for opportunity.A style similar to the United States, New Zealand and in order to make up for a lack of height, team New Zealand players is coming from the opening leg down, seize the clearance of each attack and defense conversion, and the United States open play.First quarter as a result, it is two teams can form the stalemate, began to New Zealand was error from the second quarter increased, the rhythm gradually into the United States control.

Height is limited, the scene to play open again, Rose this feeling to find long-lost breakthrough, but the actual effect is still poor. Rose is still trapped in a sudden not, not in the circle, often breakthrough to half, it was stuck by the opponent.Time to Turkey, the United States late in the third quarter, sounded the horn of counter-offensive, during this period, Rose was old coach K cling to press on the bench.Until details the gap when opened, Rose and led life.

Rose again, playing more and more urgent, in details to be impatient, after an effort was sentenced to foul, he frowned again.The U.S. harvest an easy victory, rose, my heart is still one thousand catties.

Before start the World Cup, the media had to weave a beautiful mirage, Rose is looking forward to his "group looking for state, the knockout punches".Now this home-country crowd, there are only 2 group, Rose and how much time is self-evident.If he is unable to blend in, not only the United States to face the host will lose a sharp knife, sitting on the sidelines of assistant coach Tom thibodeau, also doing the planning for the new season of bulls early.

Rajon Rondo, the agent deny asked Boston Celtics to trade him

Through a spokesperson, Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo and his agent, Bill Duffy, denied that he asked the team to trade him, via Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald. A since-removed video of ESPN's Jackie MacMullan talking about Rondo off-air on "Around The Horn" had been posted to YouTube, and maybe it shouldn't have been.

Regardless of what Rondo has or hasn't expressed to Celtics management, trade rumors are bound to persist throughout this coming season if he's not moved beforehand. The 28-year-old will be a free agent next summer, and Boston hasn't surrounded him with a supporting cast good enough to win big.

Jackie MacMullan did not report the trade demand; she informally discussed it with other reporters. Given that the behind-the-scenes clip has been taken down now, you have to wonder whether or not she had given permission for it to be shared in the first place. In any case, she said, "He's told them he wants out. And no one believes me, but that's the truth."

The reversal wins and Turkey

The U.S. men's basketball team completely lost in the rhythm of Turkey, in the first half, the Turkish 7 minutes in the first quarter had 6 rebounds, pelican his teammates heavy eyebrows Davis is underperforming half only 1 point 1 backboard 1 block, Turkey also with 40-35 lead into halftime.But in the second half, suddenly sped up the rhythm, the United States team hit rush to dunk.In the end, the United States to a 98-77 reverse success.

The match, zakaria 11 bomb under 22 points and eight rebounds in 14 shots 3 steals, harden 14 points 7 assists, heavy eyebrows outbreak scored 19 points and 6 rebounds in the second half.O the Turkish accounted for 6 points and eight rebounds.

Rose: knee problem will be asked for a whole year

The U.S. men's basketball team international ended after today's training, Derek Rose said in an interview that they would have been asked how was your knee problems.

According to a report by the ESPN reporter Marc Stein, Rose said: "I know these problems (knee) will be asked, and I this year will be asked, then I shouldn't feel tired."

After the us men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski said, he won't continue to ask Ross felt about the knee.

August 31 in the morning, the United States will usher in a men's basketball team World Cup's first opponents Finland.In the game, Derek Rose will substitute at home.
Rose said: "I feel very good right now."In addition, he also compared 6 days 5 game schedule according to the schedule of the association of American universities.

Damian - Lillard lost the list of 12 people in the U.S. men's basketball

The U.S. men's basketball team last week announced a list of 12 people to participate in men's basketball team this year's World Cup, the Portland trail blazers guard Damian - Lillard eventually lost the list.

But CSNNW journalist Chris Haynes, a league source says, Mr Rudd has notified before losing, if a player can't make it, or take the initiative to quit the national team in the United States, so he may be levied.CSNNW get source said: "he is a man for the job."

Sources say, Lillard express to USA basketball chairman jerry colangelo has expressed his desire for the battle in the World Cup, said that if the team needs him, then he will rejoin the team.Colangelo in a phone call and CSNNW confirmed: "we did and Damian talked about this matter. We will look at the situation."

World Cup opening match will begin on August 30, 2014, local time, all teams must be submitted in 24 hours before the start of the final list. Colangelo all 12 players in the hope that the team listed in the final, but he is also in the case of look carefully all the players.

The Clippers, Doc Rivers agree to a contract extension

The Clippers announced on Wednesday that Rivers will be that leader for even longer than originally expected. Rivers and Ballmer agreed to a contract extension that will keep him around through at least the 2018-19 season. Ballmer called it one of his "top priorities" to make sure Rivers was in place as the long-term leader of the Clippers.

The clippers boss Steve ballmer said: "this is a big day. I am very happy and doug long-term cooperation, establish a champion of the court and off the court can bring effect culture. Doug is not only the alliance one of the best coaches and executive, he kept a symbol of the core, the clippers shows inputs and elastic characteristics and culture to win the game. Make sure that he led the team for a long time is one of my first goal."

Doc rivers said: "Steve showed a clear and resolute desire, is to the clippers become the best professional sports, one of the top and champions. We know that efforts to achieve this goal, but became my challenge, I appreciate the opportunity to work with Steve, we will continue to win the NBA championship goal."

Doc rivers in June last year to become the clippers coach, led the team won the history of the regular season last season's best record (57-25), and obtain the team the Pacific division champions for the second year in a row.June 16, rivers become the clippers vice President of basketball operations.

The Clippers traded their 2015 first round pick to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Rivers to become part of the Clippers' organization last summer. Rivers took over as the coach and team president, helping the Clippers win 57 games and get to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the Thunder. It was the most wins in Clippers' franchise history, which isn't exactly the richest history on the court. Rivers kept the team together during the Sterling scandal and helped them persevere through the first round before losing in the next.

It was the seventh straight winning season Rivers has coached. The previous six came with the Celtics, including a championship in 2007-08. He has a career record of 644-498 in the regular season and 70-64 in the postseason.