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USA Basketball today announced the 12-man roster and coaching staff for the August 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Window 4 Team, which will play at Chile and host Colombia on Aug. 27 and Aug. 31, respectively. The 12 athletes have professional experience in the NBA, NBA G League and internationally with eight players having prior USA Basketball experience. The August 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team includes Jaron Blossomgame, Pedro Bradshaw, Garrison Brooks, Darius Brown, Kevon Harris, Mike James, DeJon Jarreau, Dillon Jones, James Nunnally, Orlando Robinson, Tyler Smith and Cole Swider.
Cole Swider erupted for 20 points in just 15 minutes, Isaia Cordinier sealed the victory with clutch baskets in the final moments, and Kai Jones — the first Bahamian ever to play in the EuroLeague — left his fingerprints all over the game. His line was modest by NBA standards: 7 rebounds, a block, a pair of electrifying dunks, and a PIR of 13. But for Jones, this night in Piraeus meant far more than numbers. Speaking to BasketNews after the win, Jones' tone was calm and measured — a far cry from the whirlwind reputation that followed him during his NBA years. "It's going well," he said. "I'm glad that I chose to come here, and the team's doing really well. It's a really good team. Yeah, I'm loving it so far."
Marc Stein: Jordan Loyd is nearing an agreement to join Turkish power @AnadoluEfesSK after his breakout @EuroBasket , @TheSteinLine has learned. Real Madrid faced too many hurdles to sign Loyd away from AS Monaco. Efes now close to adding Loyd to recent signees Cole Swider and Kai Jones.
Cole Swider: Blessed and thankful!! Let’s have a great year @AnadoluEfesSK 💙🤍
Anadolu Efes has officially signed American forward Cole Swider for the 2025-26 season. The 26-year-old brings NBA and G League experience to the Turkish club. Swider spent parts of three seasons in the NBA, playing for teams including the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, and Toronto Raptors. Last season with the Raptors, he averaged 7.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in eight games.
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Marc Stein: Sharpshooter Cole Swider is nearing a deal with Anadolu Efes in Türkiye, sources tell @TheSteinLine . After stints with the Lakers, Heat, Pistons and Raptors, Swider is poised to join the growing number of NBAers moving to the EuroLeague and play for ex-Suns coach Igor Kokoškov.
Blake Murphy: RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley will rest Friday. Poeltl, Walter, Ingram, Dick, Chomche remain out Jared Rhoden is questionable with a right shoulder sprain. Raptors also down two roster spots with Swider and Robinson cut.
Ira Winderman: While other teams are cleaning their books today (including Toronto waiving former Heat players Cole Swider and Orlando Robinson), no moves today by Heat at deadline to waive players on expiring deals.
The Toronto Raptors signed forward Cole Swider to a rest-of-season contract over the weekend. Swider had completed a 10 Day deal with the Raptors.
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Anthony Chiang: Pistons injury report for tonight's game vs. Heat: OUT: Tobias Harris, Daniss Jenkins, Bobi Klintman, Cole Swider and Alondes Williams.
Scott Agness: Johnny Furphy is off the Pacers’ injury report for Friday. Usuals are still on there. Pistons: Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, and former Pacer Cole Swider are all questionable. (They’ve lost four of five)
Shams Charania: Free agent F Cole Swider plans to sign a two-way NBA contract with the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN. The former Lakers and Heat shooter averaged nearly eight points for the Pacers in preseason.
