Veteran Pacers swingman Buddy Hield submitted a team-most 17 points, while Suns guard Eric Gordon and center Deandre Ayton both made meaningful contributions during Bahamas’ 78-62 blowout win over Uruguay during the 2024 Olympics pre-qualifiers Saturday, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
Bahamas will now square off against home team Argentina in the final of this year’s Olympic pre-qualifying tournament Sunday night, with the winner earning a spot in next summer’s Olympic qualifying tournament. This is an entirely separate event from the FIBA World Cup, which tips off next week.
Here are more international hoops notes:
- In winning one of this month’s Olympic pre-qualifying tournaments, Poland has now clinched a spot in the 2024 Olympic qualifying tournament, according to Eurohoops. Poland vanquished Bosnia and Herzegovina, 76-72, in the final. Napoli Basket small forward Michal Sokolowski paced Poland with 16 points and seven boards.
- While playing their fourth FIBA World Cup exhibition game in Tokyo, Team Australia beat Team France 78-74. Boomers (and Mavericks) wing Josh Green departed the warm-up bout with a mild ankle injury, but the ailment appears fairly minor, per Olgun Uluc of ESPN (Twitter link).
- After sitting out most of France’s training camp with an ankle issue, national team center Mathias Lessort has been given the green light to suit up for next week’s World Cup, reports Eurohoops. The Knicks own Lessort’s draft rights, though it remains unclear whether he will ever come stateside.
Think you may have the wrong Gordon.
USA vs Germany was a good game. The world has definitely caught up. Germany never backed down till end. Good to see man. USA has depth, should always have depth. USA is all youngsters. First time playing international. Should be fun. Good to see basketball back.
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Eric Gordon. AG is in Serbia watching horse racing.
Still think if the suns really want to win they must move off Ayton. These international games can help boost his value but you need to move him.
Ayton for Gafford, Wright and Gallo??
Ayton for Valucanes, Nance and Kira Lewis??
Ayton for Mitch Robinson and Fouriner??
(Could even try flip Fouriner to the spurs and get back like a Devonte Graham)
Personally I like the Washington deal.
Think it makes sense for both sides.
Washington has gone young and adding someone like Ayton at a low price could be great for them. Meanwhile for Pheonix, Gafford can fill in at centre just collecting boards and being active on defence. Gallo gives them a solid 4 if fit, and Wright gives them an experienced back up point guard. Suns will need depth for a deep playoff run.
Even though nobody responds to my comments positively or any feedback but I like the Suns and Pelicans trade suggestion
I don’t like the Washington idea but the other two are good
How about Atlanta Capela and Bogdon or Mills with a pick for Ayton. Hornets trade M Williams and Hayward or Rozier. Indiana Myles Turner and McConnell or Heild. Memphis Adams and kennard. Any?
Eric Gordon