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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canada guard Jamal Murray (4) looks on in the second quarter against USA in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Canadian Guard Inks Max Contract Extension With Nuggets

Canadian point guard Jamal Murray has inked a four-year contract extension to stay with the Denver Nuggets

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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canada guard Jamal Murray (4) looks on in the second quarter against USA in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Canadian Guard Inks Max Contract Extension With Nuggets

Canadian point guard Jamal Murray has inked a four-year contract extension to stay with the Denver Nuggets

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Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canada guard Jamal Murray (4) looks on in the second quarter against USA in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Canada's Olympic Hopes Dashed in Devastating Loss to France

A disastrous first half for Canada proved too much to overcome as the senior men's team bowed out of the Olympics with a first-round loss to France

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Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Germany point guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrates after scoring as France centre Mathias Lessort (26) looks on in the second half in a men’s group B basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Early Results Give Canada a Clear Path to Olympic Podium in Men's Basketball

Canada will look to knock off France on Tuesday afternoon with a date now set against Germany in the semifinal later this week

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Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball in the second half against Spain in a men’s group A basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Canada Looks for Redemption in Quarterfinal vs France: What to Know & Why it Matters

Canada will look to clinch a spot in the Olympic semifinal with a victory over France on Tuesday: Where to Watch & What to Know

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Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward RJ Barrett (9) and point guard Andrew Nembhard (19) celebrate after defeating Spain in a men’s group A basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Canada Gets Fortunate With Playoff Draw in Men's Basketball

The Canadian senior men's basketball team will be able to avoid the United States until the final thanks to a fortunate playoff draft on Saturday

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Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward RJ Barrett (9) celebrates after defeating Spain in a men’s group A basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Canada's Quarterfinal Matchup Set for Olympic Men's Basketball

Canada is expected to take on France in the quarterfinal of men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada point guard Andrew Nembhard (19) shoots against Spain in the first half in a men’s group A basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

France's Loss to Germany Complicates Canada's Podium Hopes

The Canadian basketball team will have a tricky road to the podium following a blowout victory by Germany against France on Friday afternoon

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Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada players celebrate after defeating Australia in a men's group stage basketball match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Canada Takes on Spain With Seeding Up for Grabs: Where to Watch & Why it Matters

The Canadian senior men's basketball team will take on Spain in its final group stage game Friday morning: Where to watch & why it matters

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Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward Dillon Brooks (24) posts up against Australia guard Patty Mills (5) in a men's group stage basketball match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Canada's Results vs Spain Will be Crucial For Playoff Seeding & Medal Hopes

If Canada can beat Spain on Friday morning, the senior men's basketball team should be able to avoid the United States in the playoff moving forward

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Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Dwyane Wade rubs the shoulders of Canada small forward RJ Barrett (9) against Australia in a men's group stage basketball match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Praises Raptors Forward at Olympics

Dwyane Wade has been impressed with how Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett has played through two games at the Paris Olympics

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Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward Rj Barrett (9) shoots against Greece in the second half during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Canada Survives Battle vs Boomers With Playoff Berth on the Horizon

The Canadian senior men's basketball team rode another impressive effort from RJ Barrett to top the Australians with a playoff berth virtually guaranteed

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Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Greece in the first quarter during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Canada to Play Crucial Game vs Australia: Where to Watch & What it Means

The Canadian senior men's basketball team will play a crucial game against Australia early Tuesday morning: Where to watch & what it means in group play

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Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward RJ Barrett (9) shoots against Greece in the second half during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

9 Current & Former Raptors Had Mixed Results in Initial Olympic Appearances

RJ Barrett and Dennis Schröder led the way for Canada and Germany as nine current and former Toronto Raptors players appear at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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Oct 10, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives into the paint against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Canada Opens Men's Basketball vs. Greece: Where to Watch & What to Know

The Canadian senior men's basketball team will open the Paris 2024 Olympics against Greece on Saturday: Where to watch & what to know

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Dec 2, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Canada Focused on Improving Defensively As Olympics Near

The senior Canadian men's national team is focused on improving defensively after defensive letups proved costly at the World Cup

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Nov 3, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Denver won 122-110. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Canada Basketball Has Arrived With A Star-Studded Roster Ahead of the Olympics

The Canadian senior men's national team has revealed its 20-man training camp roster ahead of the Paris Olympics this summer

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May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) dribbles the ball while Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman (26) blocks during the second quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Pacers Share Update on Olympic Availability For Young Canadian Guards

The Indiana Pacers say Andrew Nembhard should be ready to go for Team Canada at the Olympics this summer but Bennedict Mathurin likely won't be cleared to play in Paris

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Jan 22, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives

Jamal Murray Plans to Join Canada at Olympics

Jamal Murray says he plans to represent the Canadian senior men's national team at the Paris Olympics this summer

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Kelly Olynyk reacts to joining Toronto Raptors, a move he didn't see coming
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Kelly Olynyk reacts to joining Toronto Raptors, a move he didn't see coming

Kelly Olynyk discusses his feelings after being traded to the Toronto Raptors in a whirlwind trade deadline for the Canadian center

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Toronto Raptors cashing in with Canadians ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
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Toronto Raptors cashing in with Canadians ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics

Having Kelly Olynyk and RJ Barrett on the Toronto Raptors ahead of Paris 2024 could help Canada's Olympic medal efforts

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Canada Climbs 9 Spots to No. 6 in FIBA World Ranking
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Canada Climbs 9 Spots to No. 6 in FIBA World Ranking

The Canadian senior men's national basketball program jumped nine spots in the FIBA ranking to No. 6

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Canada Clinches 1st World Cup Medal With Thrilling Victory Over Americans
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Canada Clinches 1st World Cup Medal With Thrilling Victory Over Americans

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks led the way as Canada clinched its first FIBA World Cup medal with a victory over the United States

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Canada Looks to Clinch World Cup Bronze Against Anthony Edwards & The Americans
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Canada Looks to Clinch World Cup Bronze Against Anthony Edwards & The Americans

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Canadians will look to return home with a medal if they can pull off the upset of Anthony Edwards and the United States

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Gold Medal Dreams Fade as Canada Falls to Serbia in Semifinals of World Cup
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Gold Medal Dreams Fade as Canada Falls to Serbia in Semifinals of World Cup

Canada's history-making FIBA World Cup came up short Friday with a semifinal loss to Bogdan Bogdanovic and Serbia

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Canada Looks to Knock Off Serbia with World Cup Final Berth on the Line
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Canada Looks to Knock Off Serbia with World Cup Final Berth on the Line

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Team Canada will look to beat Bogdan Bogdanović and the Serbians to clinch a berth in the FIBA World Cup Final

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