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Cavs forward Tristan Thompson, Team Canada denied Olympic berth Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
LAS VEGAS – The Cavs’ Tristan Thompson and the Canadian National Team will not be making an appearance in Rio for the Olympics this summer.
In the Philippines, the Canadian team lost to France, 83-74, on Sunday in the finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament and was denied an Olympic berth.
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker led France with 24 points as his team heads for Brazil.
Thompson produced eight points and seven rebounds in 27 minutes of play in the loss. Canada hasn’t had a team in the Olympics since 2000 in Sydney.
Canada comes up short in Olympic qualifying tournament Author: Justin Rowan Publication: Fear the Sword
After playing every game during the NBA season as well as the entire championship run for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tristan Thompson decided to suit up for his national team in a summer where a lot of Canadian NBA players decided to stay home.
Thompson, along with Cory Joseph, Joel Anthony, Brady Heslip and Anthony Bennett, was among the NBA/borderline NBA level players to play for Canada in the qualifying tournament, although their dreams of having a spot in this summer’s Rio Olympics came to an end with Sunday’s 83-74 loss to France.
This tournament offered a chance at redemption, following last summer’s disappointing loss to Venezuela for a more loaded Canada team featuring the likes of Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Olynyk, Dwight Powell, Andrew Nicholson, Robert Sacre, Bennett and Joseph. But they were without Thompson due to his contract negotiation with the Cavaliers and fell to a Venezuela team without a single NBA player. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Thompson, Canadians fall in qualifier finals Author: Sam Amico Publication: Amico Hoops
Tristan Thompson’s attempt at being an Olympian has reached an end — at least for now.
That’s because Thompson and Team Canada fell to France, 83-74, in the championship game of Olympic qualifier Sunday in Manila, Philippines.
Thompson just won a title as the starting center for the Cavaliers, who overcame a 3-1 deficit against the favored Warriors. Team Canada couldn’t match such magic Sunday, succumbing to Spurs star Tony Parker and the favored French. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
NBA free agency: Who are the 10 best players left? Author: Jeremy Woo Publication: SI.com
In a little more than a week, many teams have emptied their coffers and the free-agent market has begun to dry up. And while the pickings are a bit slim, there are a handful of big names on the market. Most of the remaining talent comes with some baggage, to be fair. But there are still roster holes that need to be filled around the league, and so here we are for a quick mini-analysis of who’s left.
Yes, LeBron James is technically a free agent. No, we aren’t listing him here. Read between the lines.
Here are 10 of the best players available, in subjective order of relevance. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Bulpett: Tyronn Lue draws on time as Celtics assistant Author: Steve Bulpett Publication: Boston Herald
LAS VEGAS — Four years ago, Tyronn Lue was a Celtics assistant coach. But here at the Las Vegas Summer League, he was the head coach, running the show for the group of young C’s and Shamrock wannabes and being Tyronn Lue.
At one point, he disagreed with a call and was given an explanation by referee Sir Allen Conner. Perhaps given the fact that Conner’s biceps are roughly the size of Lue’s thighs, the latter backed off.
“I respect that,” Lue said. “I respect that … ‘Cause you in shape.” – CLICK HERE to read full story.
