Archive - 2011 - Article

Mario HezonjaBy Giovanni Conte

Steven Adams has become the story of the adidas Nations camp.

USA Midwest [3-0, 1st Place]

Jabari Parker

Day 2 Thoughts:

By Davide Bortoluzzi

Coming off the success of the U20 national team, Spain prevailed in the European U18 championships as well. This U18 European Championship event lacked quality big men, now apparently an endangered species, but revealed a class of very talented point guards.

Here there’s a look to the top performers:

U-18 SpainAlejandro Abrines (198 cm/ 6’6”, SF, Spain, 1993) 13.1 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.3 apg

Day 1 Thoughts:

Shabazz Muhammad / Photo: adidasThis year's adidas Nations is set to begin on Friday August 5th, and run through Monday August 8th. The Championship games will take place at California State University – Dominguez Hills Torodome on Monday, August 8 at 4 p.m. PST and broadcast live on CBS Sports Network.

2011/12 Payroll: $46.9 million
2011/12 (Projected) NBA Salary Cap: $54 million
Roughly: $7.1 million under cap

DeMar DeRozanHighlights: Since there’s not a lot to be positive about, it’s best to focus on some old news that occurred since last year’s State of the Cap…

By Ian Powers

2011/12 Payroll: $61.6 million
2011/12 (Projected) NBA Salary Cap: $54 million
Roughly: $7.6 million over cap