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Chris Tulp

Chris Tulp is a sportswriter who started his writing career covering the NBA. He then wrote for FIBA, covering numerous international events and leagues and even attended the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. He brings niche knowledge of global players, both playing domestically and overseas. His favorite NBA team is the Wizards, and he hopes they can become a contender in his lifetime.

Meet 'Slim Jesus,' Finland's next top NBA prospect

Lauri Markkanen has been the driving force behind Finland's historic first trip to the semifinals at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, but he has a running mate in the frontcourt who is making a name for himself.

Five players who stood out in final EuroBasket Round of 16 games

Here are five players who had standout performances in these important must-win games.

Five standout players from first EuroBasket knockout games

The first four games of the Round of 16 knockout phase at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 are in the books, and there were several standout performances.

'Baby Jokic' makes a statement against the real Jokic

One of the best matchups in recent EuroBasket history took place on Wednesday, as Alperen Sengun and Türkiye got the best of Nikola Jokic and Serbia.

Bulls star proving he has plenty left in the tank

The Chicago Bulls star center may be turning 35 soon, but he's still playing at a high level and impacting the game in multiple ways.

Heat sharpshooter makes history at EuroBasket

Newly acquired Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio recorded the most points ever in a game for Italy at a FIBA EuroBasket with the 39 points he scored against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Key Pelicans player suffers scary injury during FIBA AmeriCup

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado had to be stretchered off the court while playing for Puerto Rico at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025.

USA Basketball upset by Uruguay at FIBA AmeriCup

The result is significant because after two games in Group A, Uruguay and USA sit in second and third place, respectively, at 1-1.

USA Basketball's roster for AmeriCup features plenty of NBA experience

USA Basketball revealed on Friday who will be suiting up for them for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup in Managua, Nicaragua.

Summer League standout rewarded with two-way deal with Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard David Jones-Garcia to a two-way contract after his recent impressive performance at the NBA Summer League, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Wizards' Summer League roster should be among most talented

The Washington Wizards announced their roster for the upcoming Summer League, a roster that's filled with recent high draft picks. The roster features seven first-round picks from the last two NBA Drafts, including the following players: 2024: Alex Sarr (No.

U.S. suffers upset loss at FIBA Women's 3x3 World Cup

The USA women's basketball team suffered a shocking upset in the Quarterfinals at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup.

Spurs showing interest in free agent with ties to Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs have shown interest in one of Victor Wembanyama's countrymen.

Celtics trade key player to Trail Blazers

He is the first player of the team's championship core to be traded, and he may not be the last one.

Is Pacers' Pascal Siakam one of the NBA's best complementary stars?

Pascal Siakam has been a main contributor and one of the driving forces for the Indiana Pacers during their NBA Finals run. 

Duke adds top international prospect to stacked recruiting class

Top international prospect Dame Sarr has committed to Duke, where he will join an already loaded recruiting class.

Grizzlies reportedly interested in player with ties to new head coach

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have strong interest in a European-based guard who has history with new head coach Tuomas Iisalo.

Norman Powell setting the stage to help put Jamaica on the map on the international level

Jamaica is currently ranked 107th in the FIBA World Rankings and has never qualified for the Olympics or the FIBA World Cup.