Serenaded jubilantly by their countrymen after a 80-75 gold medal victory over Brazil, Argentina’s national basketball team added another chapter in a story I haven’t the skill or depth of words to write. But Argentina’s fascinating rise to basketball prominence is a story that should be told. One that would be best narrated in their [...]

Argentina international Fabricio Oberto has decided to retire because of the arrhythmia that he has experienced since 2008. (Discuss Fabricio Oberto in our forum) The 35-year-old only recently signed a contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite receiving treatment for his condition, he felt lightheadedness and dizziness during the first half of Portland’s game at [...]

Looking to watch Argentina vs. Brazil in the World Basketball Championships? Click here. Brazil’s moment of truth has arrived. Do they have what it takes to beat an opponent when the stakes are high? (Discuss Argentina vs. Brazil in our Basketball forum) Brazil are playing beautiful and smart basketball under their coach Ruben Magnano, the Argentinian [...]

In a move that was reported three weeks ago, when Fabricio Oberto verbally agreed to join the Washington Wizards for the coming season, Oberto finally arrived in Washington and signed a one-year deal worth about $2 million. “Fabricio is a proven winner with extensive playoff experience,” said Ernie Grunfeld, the Wizards president of basketball operations. “He is [...]

A rumor flying around has that the Milwukee Bucks have traded NBA All-Star Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Argentine center Fabricio Oberto, the defensive-minded Bruce Bowen, and backup center Kurt Thomas. The move could add much needed firepower to couple with the constantly-blossoming Tony Parker. “He’s a great wing,” Parker said. “It’s [...]

The Toronto Raptors are out to a 2-0 start with Jose Calderon as the starting point guard.  After the Raptors traded away TJ Ford this past summer, they all but handed the starting role to Calderon, and so far results are good.  Yeah, it’s two games into the season, but I like building it up, [...]

With less than a week left before Olympic basketball begins, Interbasket is previewing the twelve national teams participating in the tournament.  We will review the six teams in Group A today and Group B later on this week (Click here for Olympic Basketball Group B Preview). Group A is filled with teams that are more [...]