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  1. May 2017
    1. the NBA does not intend to release its players -- of any nationality -- for the in-season World Cup qualifying windows that begin later this year.

      If you do'nt intend to release no players how will there be space for the other players around the world

    2. "With USA Basketball entering the new FIBA qualification system for the men's 2019 World Cup and 2020 Olympic competitions, we're excited to work with the NBA Development League to field competitive teams for the 2017-19 USA's World Cup qualifying games," USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said in a statement. FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerEmailcommentSponsored Headlines

      The NBA and basketball in general is taking a big step forward and i think many more opportunities will come

    3. NBA team to handle the 12 qualifying games before Popovich is scheduled to debut as Team USA head coach at the 2019 World Cup, replacing the highly successful Mike Krzyzewski.

      what made coach K not be the coach?

    4. After winning gold medals in each of its past five major competitions with an array of NBA stars, USA Basketball will attempt to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup using a rotating squad made up primarily of NBA Development League players.

      I think that this will be a good opportunity for D-League players to get a chance to play in the nba