Minnesota’s Anthony Tolliver ran down the floor, face unadulterated joy, staring at his hands as if in disbelief. Just seconds earlier Tolliver dropped a nail in the coffin corner three-pointer over the outstretched arms of Dirk Nowitzki. But the 98-82 fourth quarter lead over the defending champion Dallas Mavericks was not the source of celebration. [...]

Ricky Rubio finally played his first NBA pre-season game and wowed the Minnesota crowd with his deft passing. Rubio showed off his court vision on no less than three eye-opening assists. Watch the video: In the end, Rubio contributed 6 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in a 24 minute debut win against [...]

Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio on confirmed that he is leaving his club in Barcelona to start his NBA journey with the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. Discuss Ricky Rubio and his move to the NBA Rubio was selected by Minnesota with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft but delayed his NBA debut [...]

There could be non-stop cannon blasts across Istanbul on Saturday night and it wouldn’t be as explosive as the basketball that’s going to be on show at the Sinan Erdem Dome. Croatia vs. Serbia (where to watch) Spain vs. Greece (where to watch) First up will be a game between two intense rivals, Croatia and [...]

Madrid, Spain – It was supposed to be an exhibition game to prep both teams for the coming World Basketball Championships, but as expected, the intensity and overall play was anything but for the rematch between Spain and the USA. (Follow the World Championships in our World Championships of Basketball Forum) With the United States up [...]

Los Angeles Laker’s all-star forward Pau Gasol recently revealed whether he would participate in next year’s World Championships of Basketball. The 7-0 Spaniard called his chances “remote” in a short interview with Eurosport, a popular sports magazine in Europe. (Talk Spanish Basketball in our forum) “The possibility that I will play is remote.” Gasol told [...]

Check out Ricky Rubio‘s awesome no-look, drop pass assist (and Barcelona’s hot pink jerseys) during F.C. Barcelona’s 84-65 win over Montepaschi Siena. The 19-year old kid may not have the NBA athleticism or beautiful jumpshot, but no one can deny Rubio’s court vision and floor IQ is rare. Off the pick and roll with center [...]