April 2016 Basketball Wiretap

Marc Gasol Won't Play For Spain In Olympics

Jul 19, 2016 11:20 PM

Marc Gasol will be unable to play in the 2016 Olympics for Spain.

Gasol has yet to fully heal from the broken foot that limited him to 52 games last season. Spain has won the Silver in each of the past two Olympics.

Gasol signed a five-year, $110 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2015 offseason. 

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France Beats Canada 83-74 To Secure Final Spot In Olympics

Jul 10, 2016 12:01 PM

France defeated Canada 83-74 to secure the final spot in the 2016 Olympics.

Nando De Colo led France with 22 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Tony Parker had 26 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Cory Joseph had 20 points, six assists and four rebounds in a losing effort for Canada.

Serbia and Croatia also secured spots in the Olympics in the final qualification tournaments.

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Serbia, Croatia Secure Olympics Spots

Jul 9, 2016 9:26 PM

Serbia and Croatia have qualified for the 2016 Olympics.

The final spot will come down to France or Canada.

Bogdan Bogdanovic had 26 points and eight assists, while tournament MVP Nikola Jokic had 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Croatia defeated Italy 84-78 in overtime with Dario Saric scoring 18 points to go with 13 rebounds.

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