Shved to play for Barkley in Risings Stars Challenge

Russian basketball player, Aleksey Shved, will be on Charles Barkley’s team in the Risings Stars Challenge as part of the 2013 NBA’s All-Star Weekend.

February 08, 2013 10:29

Prokhorov sacks Nets coach

The Brooklyn Nets are in search of a new coach after the NBA side’s Russian owner Mikhail Prokhorov decided to cut loose trainer, Avery Johnson.

December 28, 2012 09:03

Shved’s personal best not enough for Minnesota win

Russian basketballer Aleksey Shved has scored an NBA career high of 22 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves away loss to Golden State Warriors.

November 17, 2012 08:15

‘Kirilenko will help me to adapt in Minnesota’ – Aleksey Shved

The next few months may be the most exciting and challenging time of basketballer Aleksey Shved's life. The 23-year-old joined the Minnesota Timberwolves after leaving CSKA Moscow over the summer – before he left, he spoke with RT on the move.

September 30, 2012 13:07

Nets cast for Russian players – Prokhorov

Russian basketballers will soon be defending the colors of the Brooklyn Nets, owner Mikhail Prokhorov said after the opening ceremony of his team’s new arena – the Barclays Center.

September 22, 2012 08:21

Kirilenko to help Love rule Minnesota

Russia’s top basketball player, Andrey Kirilenko, sees supporting Kevin Love and inspiring younger players as his main tasks at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

September 12, 2012 12:51