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Jake Fischer: Being told Ryan Richman, the former Wizards assistant, has signed a deal to become the new head coach of Alvark Tokyo in the Japanese B.League Premier. After leaving Washington to lead SeaHorses Mikawa to three-straight playoff appearances, Richman was sought after by half a dozen teams and a few NBA assistant opportunities before agreeing with Alvark, widely regarded as Asia’s most coveted head coaching position.
8-year NBA veteran center Frank Kaminsky is nearing a move to Japan, sources tell BasketNews. The 32-year-old, 2.15-meter-tall big man is in advanced talks with Alvark Tokyo, per sources.
ClutchPoints: Rui Hachimura training alongside sumo wrestlers in Japan this offseason 😤 (via rui_8mura/IG)
Rui Hachimura training alongside sumo wrestlers in Japan this offseason 😤
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 11, 2025
(via rui_8mura/IG)pic.twitter.com/BclL9NdjT5
Nagasaki Velca is pleased to announce that it has agreed to a new contract with Stanley Johnson for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season. Johnson's comment: "I am truly honored to be a part of the incredible Nagasaki Velca team. I am thrilled for this unique opportunity and look forward to embracing Japanese culture, contributing to the team's success, and connecting with our passionate fans. "
Donatas Urbonas: Nassir Little — the No. 25 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft — has signed with the Chiba Jets of Japan’s B.League for the 2025-26 season, per sources. Little played five NBA seasons with the Trail Blazers and Suns. More 👇 basketnews.com/news-227943-na…
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Rumors have been swirling about Rui Hachimura's time with Japan's national team during the Olympics in Lille, sources tell BasketNews, hinting at some turbulence within the camp. There were whispers that Hachimura might have unexpectedly left a practice session, which could have contributed to his surprising exit from the team.
Surviving the Japanese comeback in the second half, Brazil got the job done to keep hoping about making it to the next phase at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. Brazil is currently -7 in points differential after getting today’s 102-84 win and will wait for the rest of the games in Gameday 3 to find out more about the future. France and Germany already qualified for the next round, but the South Americans can hope to be two of the best third-classified teams. Already dominating at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Bruno Caboclo was crucial for his team’s win, as the Brazilian center finished the game with a double-double of 33 points plus 17 rebounds. “When I am not in foul trouble, I know I can play like that and at least be a true factor on the defensive end”, said Caboclo after the game.
Victor Wembanyama, with 18 points and 11 rebounds, led France to a 94-90 overtime victory over Japan despite Rui Hachimura's 24-point performance and subsequent ejection.
The 2023 FIBA World Cup winners handled business efficiently, defeating Japan 97-77 in their first game in Lille. Franz Wagner led the way with 22 points and six rebounds, achieving a PIR of 21. While he stood out in scoring, it was Daniel Theis who took MVP honors with a perfect shooting performance, going 7/7 from the field for 18 points and grabbing seven rebounds, resulting in a team-high PIR of 25. Dennis Schroder also made his mark, recording a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Moritz Wagner added 15 points and Isaac Bonga chipped in with 11 points.
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Leading from start to finish, the Boomers went up by a margin of 27 points before settling for the 109-89 victory over Japan in Okinawa Arena Tuesday. Coming off the bench in style, Xavier Cooks posted a 24-point, 16-rebound double-double in Gameday 3 of Group E. Oklahoma City Thunder’s Josh Giddey also recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 assists to go with five rebounds.
Yoko Miyaji: Rui Hachimura decided not to play for Japan National Team this summer at FIBA World Cup, JBA has just announced. In a press release, Hachimura says it was a tough decision, but he wants to focus on preparation for the upcoming season and NBA career.
