News about Nicolas Batum

The reigning NBA MVP had 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 105-104 win. Additionally, Embiid made an all-important assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play that sealed the victory. Despite Embiid's noteworthy performance, the win was nothing short of a team effort as Nicolas Batum and Buddy Hield chipped in for Philly. Batum, who was acquired in the James Harden trade, showed his heroics by quadrupling his season average (5.3) and clocking in 20 points on the evening. 'Lots of booing,' Embiid said, smiling. 'We stuck together. It just shows you that I don't play my best, I don't get to my spots the whole game until the fourth quarter, and we still find a way to win.'

According to The Athletic, Philadelphia 76ers small forward Kelly Oubre is considering returning to action next week. Since he sustained a fractured rib in a reported hit-and-run on November 11, Oubre has been out of action. Following the accident, he was admitted to a nearby hospital and released later that night. The Sixers take on the Washington Wizards next Wednesday before meeting the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

Rudy Gobert, the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and a handful of other league players, but they couldn't help France prevent an early withdrawal from the ongoing FIBA World Cup in Asia. France is a medalist in the eyes of many who watch this World Cup and the No. 10. According to FIBA, the 5-ranked team in the world will not make it to the first round of this tournament, putting it into a huge embarrass for a team that will be considered a gold-medal favorite as it hosts the Paris Olympics in 11 months. In a group-stage game in Jakarta, Indonesia, Latvia defeated France 88-86 on Sunday night, defeating France 88-86. Nicolas Batum has been a member of France's national team for over 15 years. At the Tokyo Olympics, he was part of a gold-medal game loss to the United States. At last year's EuroBasket, it was part of another gold-medal game loss. At the previous two FIBA World Cups, it was part of two consecutive defeats. They were all difficult. This was, to him, the worst ever happened. Much worse. It's different if you fail in the semis or quarterfinals.' At least you play,' Batum said.

Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' center, has never played for a national team in his career. Embiid was born in Cameroon and became an American citizen just recently after playing stateside since he was 16 years old. With the Paris Olympics coming up in two years, the host country wants to make a splash and nab as many gold medals as they can. Evan Fournier of the New York Knicks, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot of the Atlanta Hawks, Theo Maledon of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves are all among France's national team members. Frank Ntilikina and Nicolas Batum have been deployed before. Victor Wembanyama, the upcoming NBA draft pick, will likely be available by the time the games roll around.

Victor Wembanyama demonstrated his potential as the top pick of June's NBA Draft outside Las Vegas on Tuesday, showcasing his impressive array of skills as well as his 7-foot-4 frame in a highly awaited matchup with fellow prospect Scoot Henderson. The French phenomenon from the club's 92 blocked shots on the perimeter, shot rebounds, dominated screens, scored on a nifty spin move, demonstrated his ability to dribble, dove for a loose ball, and even played point guard on one possession. And this was all in the first two minutes. The 200 scouts and NBA executives who attended a game on Tuesday night didn't have to pay for their tickets, but if they did, they wouldn't have been short-changed at any cost. His last game under NBA rules, with 37 points, 11-for-20 shooting, five blocked shots, and four rebounds, he had his best numbers in his first game under NBA rules: 37 points, 11-for-20 shooting, five blocked shots, and four rebounds in his first game under NBA rules: 37 points, 11-for-20 shooting, four rebounds, four rebounds. 'He was amazing,' Metropolitans 92 coach Vincent Collet said. Jonathan Givony, an NBA Draft specialist, referred to Wembanyama as a "generational talent."