After the end of the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers dynasty, defensive ace Michael Cooper found himself playing professional ball in Italy. It was a brand-new experience for Cooper, which he embraced ...

Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post-NBA ...

On August 18, 2025, Italian basketball icon Marco Belinelli announced his retirement from the sport at age 39, drawing the curtain on a career filled with unforgettable moments and landmark ...

MIES, Switzerland (AP) — An Italian basketball team was left with just one player on court during a European game on Tuesday, leading to an automatic loss and elimination from the competition. Trapani ...

Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was granted Italian citizenship on a sporting basis earlier this month to participate with Italy’s national team in international events. However, he announced ...

Donte DiVincenzo won’t play in EuroBasket, after all. The Timberwolves wing was set to play for Italy after the nation fast-tracked citizenship paperwork this year, but announced via a video message ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. MIES, Switzerland (AP) — An Italian basketball team was left with just one player on court during ...