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To prepare for World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practices

As part of their preparations for big tournaments in recent years such as this summer's World Cup, USA Basketball has been taking a few extra players to help in practices and workouts.

USA Basketball clinches berth in World Cup, tops Uruguay

USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup.

No shocker: US tops Uruguay in World Cup qualifier, 105-71

Things could not have gone better for USA Basketball on Thursday night.

Capela, Hawks pull away late to take 135-103 win over Suns

Clint Capela scored 18 points to lead seven scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to overcome Devin Booker’s 30 points and beat the Phoenix Suns 135-103.

Booker, Bridges lead new-look Suns past Mavericks 106-102

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Phoenix. At least for the first game, the Suns' revamped backcourt performed almost exactly as hoped. Booker scored 22 points, Mikal Bridges added 18 and Phoenix edged the Dallas Mavericks 106-102 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. “I like guys who are willing to take the shots,” Suns coach Monty Williams said. Luka Doncic cut the Suns' lead to three with a dunk but after a Booker miss, Bridges grabbed the offensive rebound and Phoenix closed out the victory.