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Marc Gasol, a standout defender during his 14 NBA seasons who won the 2019 title with the Toronto Raptors, officially announced his retirement on Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
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Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker bring European flavour to Basketball Hall of Fame
The Class of 2023 brought a distinctly international flavour to the basketball hall. Dirk Nowitzki was the first European-born player to win the NBA MVP award, in 2007. Tony Parker’s NBA Finals MVP award that year in was the first for a European. In 2002, Pau Gasol was the NBA’s first international rookie of the year. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Get Buddy Hield For Kyle Kuzma, Marc Gasol & Alfonso McKinnie In Proposed Trade
In the past months, rumors have been continuously swirling around Buddy Hield and his future with the Sacramento Kings. Hield may have found his way back to Coach Luke Walton’s starting lineup in the 2020-21 NBA season but instead of improving his numbers, his statistics have shown a decline this year. In the 50 games he played, the 28-year-old shooting ...
Read More »NBA Rumors: Pau Gasol Confirms Interest In NBA Return, Wants LA Lakers Reunion
After months of rumors and speculation, former NBA big man and multi-time All-Star Pau Gasol has confirmed his interest in returning to the world’s top basketball league for the 2020-21 campaign. As relayed by ESPN‘s Zach Lowe, the 40-year-old is actively working toward a comeback in the association and also has hopes of once again competing for his native Spain ...
Read More »NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors’ Marc Gasol Could Return To Europe Next Season
Multi-time All-Star Marc Gasol — who helped the Toronto Raptors win the 2019 NBA championship after joining the club through a mid-season trade — may look to continue his career in Europe. As relayed by Eurohoops, Xavi Saiso Garcia of Radio SER Catalunya is reporting that the 35-year-old Spaniard is contemplating a move back to the region where his professional ...
Read More »Raptors ravaged by injury as Siakam, Gasol, Powell all ruled out indefinitely
The Toronto Raptors will be missing three of their key players, including scoring leader Pascal Siakam, for the foreseeable future. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Marc Gasol completes historic double, Spain wins World Cup
Spain has captured its second World Cup championship, defeating Argentina 95-75 on Sunday to give Marc Gasol a rare double-title year. CBC | Sports News
Read More »NBA says Raptors’ Gasol should have gone to foul line late in Game 5
The NBA says Toronto’s Marc Gasol should have been given two free throws with 49 seconds left of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, a game that the Raptors lost to Golden State by one point. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors’ 2nd-round fortunes lie in the large hands of Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol
After an easy Round 1 victory over the Orlando Magic, the Toronto Raptors are preparing for a much tougher challenge against the Philadelphia 76ers. Trade additions Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol should feature prominently. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors to acquire Marc Gasol, send Jonas Valanciunas to Grizzlies: report
The Toronto Raptors are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire centre Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for centre Jonas Valanciunas, forward C.J. Miles, guard Delon Wright and a second-round pick in 2024. CBC | Sports News
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