April 2024 Basketball Wiretap

Zaccharie Risacher Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 22, 2024 10:02 AM

Projected first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. Risacher is widely mocked as a top pick, with most having him is the most likely player to be selected first overall.

Risacher is playing for JL Bourg in France, on a loan from fellow French club ASVEL. In 53 total games, the 6-foot-8 inch forward has averaged 10.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Risacher has shot 45.7% overall, including 38.6% on 3.5 three-point attempts per game.

Risacher turned 18 in early April, which made him eligible to enter this year's draft. He was named to the French senior national team for EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers this past February. Risacher saw limited action in France's victory over Croatia and did not play in France's victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Kawhi Leonard To Receive Final Roster Spot On USA's Olympic Team

Apr 16, 2024 10:21 PM

Kawhi Leonard will receive the 12th and final roster spot on Team USA for the 2024 Olympics. 

USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill met with most of the 12 invitees on the 2024 Olympic team over the past few days. Leonard's commitment came on Tuesday.

The rest of the roster was confirmed on Monday featuring LeBron James (Lakers), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Kevin Durant (Suns), Joel Embiid (76ers), Anthony Davis (Lakers), Devin Booker (Suns), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), Jrue Holiday (Celtics), Bam Adebayo (Heat) and Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers).

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Tags: Kawhi Leonard, United States, NBA, National, National Olympics, National Teams

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Stephen Curry, LeBron James Among 11 Players On Team USA's Olympic Roster

Apr 15, 2024 9:33 PM

Team USA is finalizing its roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics with 11 players while keeping one spot open for later in the summer.

• LeBron James
• Stephen Curry
• Kevin Durant
• Joel Embiid
• Anthony Davis
• Anthony Edwards
• Jayson Tatum
• Jrue Holiday
• Tyrese Haliburton
• Bam Adebayo
• Devin Booker

James is playing in his fourth Olympics, a career that includes a bronze medal in 2004 and gold medals in 2008 and 2012.

Curry will be playing in his first Olympics.

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Tags: United States, NBA, National, National Olympics, National Teams

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Rudy Fernandez To Retire After Season

Apr 4, 2024 9:58 AM

Longtime Spanish star Rudy Fernandez announced that he'll retire following this season. Fernandez is completing his 13th season with Real Madrid. The 39-year-old guard initially joined the club for part of the 2011-12 season while the NBA was a lockout.

Fernandez played for Portland Trail Blazers from 2008 through 2011, before playing with the Denver Nuggets in 2011-12, after the lockout ended. Fernandez began his professional career with Joventut, for whom he played six seasons.

The 6-foot-6 guard was also a key part of the Spain national team. Fernandez first played for the senior team for the 2004 Olympics. He was a part of silver medal teams at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, as well a bronze medal team at the 2016 Olympics.

In addition to the Olympics success, Fernandez won four gold medals, one silver and one bronze across six Eurobasket competitions.

RealGM Staff Report

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