April 2022 Basketball Wiretap

Willy Hernangomez Named EuroBasket MVP

Sep 19, 2022 1:00 AM

Willy Hernangomez was named EuroBasket MVP following Spain's 88-76 victory over France to win the gold medal.

Hernangomez, who finished with 14 points and 8 rebounds in the final, averaged 17.2 points and 6.9 rebounds throughout the tournament.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lorenzo Brown, Rudy Gobert, and Dennis Schroder rounded out the EuroBasket All-Tournament Team.

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Tags: Willy Hernangomez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lorenzo Brown, Rudy Gobert, Dennis Schroder, International, International Award

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Spain Defeats France In EuroBasket Final

Sep 18, 2022 4:27 PM

Spain defeated France by a score of 88-76 in the EuroBasket Final. This was Spain's fourth gold medal win in EuroBasket.

Juancho Hernangomez led Spain with 27 points. He shot 9-of-11 from the field, including 7-of-9 on three-pointers in the victory. Lorenzo Brown finished with 14 points and 11 assists for Spain, while Willy Hernangomez added 14 points and eight rebounds.

Evan Fournier led France with 23 points. Thomas Heurtel had 16 points and seven assists in the losing effort for France.

In the Bronze Medal Game, Germany defeated Poland. Dennis Schroder led the Germans with 26 points and six assists.

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Tags: Juancho Hernangomez, Evan Fournier, Lorenzo Brown, Willy Hernangomez, Thomas Heurtel, Spain, France, International, National, National Euro Championship, National Misc Rumor, International Misc Rumor, National Teams

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Shane Larkin Out For Remainder Of EuroBasket Due To Hand Injury

Sep 9, 2022 9:56 AM

Former NBA and European star Shane Larkin will miss the rest of EuroBasket after suffering an injury to fingers on his shooting hand. Turkish National Team head coach Ergin Ataman confirmed that Larkin would need surgery after being injured in a game against Montenegro.

In addition to missing the rest of EuroBasket, Larkin is expected to miss the opener of the EuroLeague season for Anadolu Efes. The veteran point guard struggled during EuroBasket play shooting only 33% while dealing with the injury.

This past offseason Larkin signed a two-year deal with Anadolu Efes that is reportedly worth over $7 million. The deal has an option for the second season and does include an NBA out if Larkin wanted to return stateside.

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Tags: Shane Larkin, Anadolu Efes, Turkey, International, National, National Misc Rumor, International Teams, International Injury, National Teams

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Ankle 'All Good' After Leaving Game In Third Quarter

Sep 8, 2022 10:36 PM

Greece coach Dimitrios Itoudis said that Giannis Antetokounmpo's ankle was "all good" following their 90-69 win over Estonia in EuroBasket.

Antetokounmpo, who finished with 25 points in 19 minutes, left the game in the third quarter due to an ankle issue.

Greece play the Czech Republic in the round of 16 on Sunday.

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Tags: Giannis Antetokounmpo, International, International Injury

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Jeremy Lin To Play For Guangzhou Loong Lions Next Season

Sep 8, 2022 1:09 AM

Jeremy Lin signed a deal with the Guangzhou Loong Lions, he announced on Instagram. 

Lin, who last played in the NBA for the Raptors in 2019, was on the Beijing Ducks last season.

The team also recently signed Jordan Bell

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Tags: Jeremy Lin, Chinese CBA, International, International League

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Jordan Bell Signs With Guangzhou Loong Lions

Sep 7, 2022 3:31 PM

Jordan Bell has signed with the Guangzhou Loong Lions. 

Bell appeared in one game last season with the Chicago Bulls while on a 10-day contract.

In 22 G League games, Bell averaged 13.4 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists. 

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Tags: Jordan Bell, Guangzhou Loong Lions, NBA, International, International Teams

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Jared Harper Agrees To Sign With Valencia Basket

Sep 6, 2022 2:47 PM

Jared Harper has agreed to sign with Valencia Basket in Spain.

Harper was on a Two-Way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans last season.

Harper was an All-NBA G League First Team selection in 2021 and a Third Team selection in 2022.

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Tags: Jared Harper, Valencia Basket, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, International, International Teams

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