Rumors

Former Timberwolves player Shabazz Muhammad signed with Indonesian team Hangtuah Jakarta for the remainder of the 2025 season.

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Former Jazz player Jeff Withey joined Indonesian team Pelita Jaya BC for the remainder of the 2025 season.

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Isaiah Briscoe, a former Magic player, joined Indonesian team Borneo Hornbills for the remainder of the 2025 season.

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Rakeem Christmas, a former Pacers player, joins Indonesian team Hangtuah Jakarta for the 2025 season.

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Brisbane star Josh Bannan has confirmed he will declare for the NBA Draft, following an exceptional debut season in the NBL. Bannan worked out with the Indiana Pacers prior to his rookie campaign with the Brisbane Bullets, and was one of the Boomers’ top performers in their recent FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and South Korea. “My name will be going into the draft this year,” Bannan told News Corp. “I had that workout (with the Pacers) and I felt like I did a great job, and I feel confident I could stick it at that level.”

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Former Grizzlies player Myke Henry signed with Indonesian team Satria Muda Pertamina for the 2024 season.

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Former Grizzlies player Jordan Adams signed with Indonesian team Dewa United for the 2024 season.

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Former Nets player Jerome Jordan signed with Indonesian team Rans Simba for the 2024 season.

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Former Celtics player Jabari Bird signed with Indonesian team Rajawali Medan for the 2024 season.

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Former NBA players KJ McDaniels, Malachi Richardson and Thomas Robinson signed with Indonesian team Pelita Jaya BC for the 2024 season.

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The FIBA Central Board has announced the continuation of the mandate of Kirilenko as well as fellow co-opted members Richard Carrión of Puerto Rico and Erick Thohir of Indonesia, both members of the International Olympic Committee. But the International Federation revealed that the decision on Kirilenko would "take effect subject to the decisions of the International Olympic Committee and FIBA in relation to the war in Ukraine".

insidethegames.biz

The French national team has already endured the shock of premature elimination from the second phase of the FIBA World Cup and almost got beaten by Lebanon. In the end, France survived and got the 85-79 win. They still have to play two more classification games in Jakarta, Indonesia, before heading back home.

EuroHoops.net

The Timberwolves have six players competing in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia and also have one more playing in Olympic qualifying action in Europe, putting some of their best and most important pieces in a highly competitive environment a month before they report to Minnesota for training camp. “It’s dope because we’re going to be ready to go for the (NBA) season,” Anthony Edwards said. “That’s lovely.”

The Athletic

Twelve individuals who have significantly impacted international basketball have been formally welcomed into the FIBA Hall of Fame as part of the 2023 Class. The induction event occurred at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila, Philippines. This year’s group includes legendary players Yao Ming (China), Penny Taylor (Australia), Yuko Oga (Japan), Katrina McClain (USA), Amaya Valdemoro (Spain), Wlamir Marques (Brazil), Angelo Monteiro dos Santos Victoriano (Angola), Sony Hendrawan (Indonesia); with both Carlos Loyzaga (Philippines) and Zurab Sakandelidze (Georgia) being inducted posthumously. The Class also includes deserved recognition for coaching duo Valerie Garnier (France) and Alessandro Gamba (Italy).

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