June 2024 Basketball Wiretap

Pascal Siakam Included On Preliminary Cameroon Olympic Qualifier Roster

Jun 3, 2024 9:27 AM

Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam was included on Cameroon's preliminary roster for this summer's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Cameroon will play against Brazil and Montenegro in Group B of the Latvia Olympic Qualifying Tournament from July 2 through July 7.

Siakam is set to be an unrestricted free agent just ahead of the tournament starting. Reports are that the Pacers will offer Siakam a maximum contract ahead of his becoming a free agent. Under the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement, teams can negotiate with their own free agents between the end of the NBA Finals and the start of free agency on June 30.

Cameroon has also added likely 2024 NBA draftees Yves Missi of Baylor and Ulrich Chomche of the NBA Academy Africa to the preliminary roster. Missi and Chomche could both be first-round picks at the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Andrew Wiggins Would Be 'Honored' To Play For Canada In Paris Olympics

Jun 3, 2024 12:01 AM

Andrew Wiggins said that he would be honored to represent Canada in the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer.

“I’d be honored to play for our country but we’ll see what happens,” said Wiggins.

Wiggins did not agree to a three-year commitment to the team in 2021 and was not on the team that qualified for the Olympics. As such, Wiggins is not guaranteed a roster spot.

Wiggins will receive a camp invite for an opportunity to fill one of three open roster spots. 

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Giannis Antetokounmpo To Play For Greece In Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Jun 2, 2024 1:20 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo will join Greece for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, according to head coach Vassilis Spanoulis.

Greece will play the Dominican Republic and Egypt in Group B in early July.

The first- and second-place teams will advance to a single elimination semifinal round against either Croatia, Slovenia, or New Zealand.

Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury on April 9 and did not return for the playoffs. 

 

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