NBA signs new four-year deal with Japan's TBS

Worldwide TV Coverage of the 1999 NBA Finals

Mehr als 2500 Spieler bei der T-D1 NBA Basketball Challenge

Nowitzki to be spokesperson for T-D1 NBA Basketball Challenge

Young players shine at EuroBasket Tournament

Basketball Hall of Fame announces international nominees

All-time international players in the Finals

International players in the NBA: statistical directory

NBA games played around the world: A history

NBA Store in N.Y.: Reaching out to international fans

NBA City unveiled in Orlando

Argentina: Atenas de Cordoba wins league championship

About the Northern European Basketball League

Listen to Antawn, P.J. Talk About NBA Mexico '99
Golden State's P.J. Carlesimo and Antawn Jamison talked to the Mexican media Tuesday about the upcoming Nets-Warriors preseason game in Mexico City on Oct 24.
NBA Mexico '99 tickets on sale

The Pride of Lebanon
Basketball is a way of life for C.S. Sagesse's Elie Mchantaf, the best professional player in Lebanon.
C.S. Sagesse player spotlights

The Road to Sydney 2000
New Zealand won the Oceania Zone tournament to become the 12th and final country to qualify for the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Angola qualifies with win in African championships
Young players shine at EuroBasket Tournament

KG in Japan
Minnesota's Kevin Garnett took a whirlwind tour of Japan as a preview to the 1999 NBA Japan Games, when the T'wolves take on the Sacramento Kings in Tokyo.
KG in Japan photo gallery
Garnett in Japan: Press conference transcript
Kings to meet T'wolves in Japan
Kings' Adelman, Webber meet the press

NBA City is Here!
The doors are open at the first-ever NBA restaurant, NBA City, in Orlando, which offers a uniquely entertaining basketball dining experience.

All six teams competing in this year's McDonald's Championship have been determined. The tournament tips off in October.

When Sacramento and Minnesota meet in Tokyo in November, it will mark the fifth time the NBA has played regular-season games in Japan.

Gary Payton was one of nine NBA stars to lead the 1999 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team to a gold medal at the Pre-Olympic Tournament of the Americas in Puerto Rico.

Toni's Mailbox - Chicago's Toni Kukoc answered your questions about his new role as team leader and the differences between NBA and European basketball.
Toronto's Sean Marks answered your e-mails
Teleconference with Indiana's Rik Smits

The NBA's International Flavor - A contingent of international players are an integral part of the NBA.
The sun never sets on the NBA

The Adventures of Margo - As the tallest woman in the WNBA, Polish-born Margo Dydek is surprisingly down to earth.

On the Air Around the World - Take a look at some of the NBA's hottest international players in action.
Game calls and NBA TV shows from around the world

Stern Ambitions - As the commissioner of the Northern European Basketball League, former NBA standout Sarunas Marciulionis wants to be the next David Stern.
Check out the April issue of Hoop magazine

Canadian Style Hoops - Nestlé Ice Cream NBA Hoop-It-Up tournament tips off in Canada.
Canada's national men's team: Playing with heart
Canada's national women's team: Unlimited possibilities

The World Loves Hoops - The United States is no longer the only country that loves this game.

P L A Y E R   &   C O A C H   F E A T U R E S
A Taste of Serbia - On Sept. 28, the long journey to the NBA ended for Alek Radojevic as he signed his first professional contract in front of family and members of the Serbian community.

Tariq Meets the Press - Read a transcript from an August 5 press conference with Tariq Abdul-Wahad, a French native and a new member of the Orlando Magic.

Gaze Chats Prior to Spurs Winning Title - Australian legend Andrew Gaze talked with NBA.com just before the Spurs won Game 5 of the Finals to clinch their first championshp.
Gaze also answered fan e-mail during the playoff run

Bright Future for "Peja" - Sacramento Kings rookie Predrag Stojakovic, a native of Yugoslavia, is adjusting to life in the NBA.
Coming to America

World Bids Farewell to Mike - Media around the world paid tribute following the retirement of Michael Jordan.
MJ retrospective section

Global Appeal Still Growing - NBA teams selected nine internationally-born stars in the 1998 draft. Meet the class of '98.
Global Greats

All-Time Global Dream Team - Fans picked Toni Kukoc and the late Drazen Petrovic as the top two players for the All-Time Global Dream Team.
International players in the NBA
All-time roster of international players

I N T E R N A T I O N A L   T O U R N A M E N T S  &  E V E N T S
Jammin' in Taipei - Check out Shareef Abdur-Rahim, left, Paul Pierce, and more in our scrapbook of photos from NBA Jam Session's visit to Taiwan!

U.S., Canada Qualify for 2000 - The United States and Canada qualified for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney by reaching the finals of the Pre-Olympic Tournament of the Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
U.S. National Team index
Dream Team to play in Japan tournament

Indy to Host 2002 World Championship - Indianapolis will be the first American city to host the FIBA Men's World Championship of Basketball.
About major international basketball tournaments

G L O B A L   R E F E R E N C E   G U I D E
The Rules - Compare the rules for the NBA, FIBA & the McDonald's Championship.

Metric Conversion Tables - Easy-to-use reference charts for heights and weights.

Multi-Language Basketball Glossary - Basic hoop terms in five different languages.