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This may only be the first major setback for the French national team ahead of this summer's EuroBasket (August 27–September 14 in Poland and Latvia). Already uncertain about the availability of their superstar Victor Wembanyama—whose participation is highly doubtful following a thrombosis that cut his season short in February—France will now have to do without another key interior piece: Rudy Gobert. According to our sources, the Minnesota Timberwolves center (7'1", 32 years old) has decided to withdraw from the summer tournament with the French national team. This will be only the second time Gobert—double Olympic silver medalist (2021, 2024), six-time medalist with France (112 caps)—misses a major competition, the first being EuroBasket 2017.

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Will Victor Wembanyama be at Euro 2025 (August 27–September 14 in Latvia, Cyprus, Finland, and Poland) after his NBA season was cut short due to a thrombosis in his right shoulder, diagnosed after the All-Star Game? Having since undergone surgery and been seen on the bench at several San Antonio games, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft is reportedly eager for another summer with the French national team, according to Frédéric Fauthoux. “We spoke with Victor before his surgery—he’s motivated to be part of the team. We’ll see how he progresses physically, and we’ll make the decision when the time is right. Until then, things remain uncertain. But he’s feeling good, and everything is going well with his rehab,” said the French national team coach following the group-stage draw, which placed France in the same group as Luka Doncic’s Slovenia.

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The French national team is trying to qualify for EuroBasket, which will take place next summer across four countries (August 27 to September 14 in Cyprus, Poland, Latvia, and Finland). Do you plan to participate? Are you physically capable after the Olympics and your NBA season? I don’t know the exact dates, but there’s always time for the French team. You just have to sacrifice a bit of your physical preparation for the following season. So yeah, it’s definitely my goal to join the French team every summer.

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Nick Johnson, a former Rockets player, joins Polish team Trefl Sopot for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

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Another tentacle of the settlement grants WBD live game rights outside of U.S. in markets such as the Nordics, Latin America and Poland. WBD platforms in those regions will distribute full game packages believed to consist of 100 regular season games and playoffs, sources familiar with the matter said. Indications are the deal will be formally announced on Monday, ending an acrimonious past nine months between the NBA and WBD. Turner Sports had been an NBA media partner for 40 years, but sources said the relationship between Commissioner Adam Silver and David Zaslav, the CEO of WBD, soured last year as soon as Zaslav was quoted as saying his company didn’t need the NBA.

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Ex-Nets player Isaiah Whitehead has signed with Polish team Wilki Morskie Szczecin for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

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Following his participation in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Valencia, Sochan is gearing up for the next major international challenge. Discussing his expectations for the upcoming EuroBasket, Sochan highlighted the importance of thorough preparation. "Looking to the next summer, I think we need to prepare better mentally and physically. We need to be ready," he said in a message shared by the Polish Basketball Federation. He added that the excitement of playing at home, in front of their crowd, provides an additional boost.

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After representing Poland in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Valencia, Jeremy Sochan is heading to the 2025 EuroBasket. Sochan, 21, discussed the next international challenge of his career. “Looking to the next summer, I think we need to prepare better mentally and physically. We need to be ready. We are all very excited to play at home, in front of our crowd, an additional player for us. In the Olympic Games we saw European powerhouses like Germany, Serbia and France, so we know we need to be ready to compete with the best next year,” he mentioned in a message shared by Polish Basketball Federation on Monday.

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Former Clippers player Sindarius Thornwell signed with Polish team Zastal Zielona Gora for the 2024-25 season.

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Slask Wroclaw has reached an agreement for next season with former NBA guard Isaiah Whitehead, reports Karol Wasiek. The Seton Hall product last year defended the colors of Ironi Nes Ziona, scoring 14 points with 4 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.

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Former Clippers player Jawun Evans signed with Polish team Legia Warsaw for the 2024-25 season.

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Christos Tsaltas: 'I want to be remembered as a winner." Jeremy Sochan opened up about his feeling playing for Polish national team, Victor Wembanyama's uniqueness, the privilege be coached by Gregg Popovich and much more. Exclusive on @SportalgrG. sportal.gr/basket/article… #KoszKadra #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/nSeCHtHGT4

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Greece's first friendly game against Poland but is expected to return to the court soon. Greek national team coach Vassilis Spanoulis spoke about Giannis' recovery following Greece's 78-73 victory over Poland on Friday. "In the next few days, he will start training normally," Spanoulis said regarding his team leader.

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Harris Stavrou: As expected, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jeremy Sochan are OUT tonight for the Greece - Poland prep game in Piraeus.

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