Brazil will field an experimental side against Norway in their first game since their World Cup disappointment as new coach Dunga builds for the future.
The Sacramento Kings signed center Loren Woods on Tuesday.
Boris Diaw of the Phoenix Suns scored 15 points to help power France to a 86-74 victory over Brazil in a world championships warm-up on Tuesday.
Jake Voskuhl was signed to a new contract with the Charlotte Bobcats, the National Basketball Association club electing to keep him as a backup big man.
Chris Wilcox took advantage of his chance to start on a regular basis in Seattle, and the SuperSonics rewarded him for his strong play.
European champions Greece laid down a marker for the World Basketball Championships by winning the warm-up Stankovic Cup tournament, while China finally showed form in a consolation victory.
Spain guard Juan Navarro admits winning the FIBA World Championship would give him "the ultimate satisfaction".
Serbia & Montenegro coach Dragan Sakota insists it is impossible to build a successful team in a few months as he continues to play down his side's hopes of completing a hat-trick of FIBA World Championship wins.
Puerto Rico coach Julio Toro has finally confirmed his 12-man squad for the FIBA World Championship.
LeBron James is on a mission to put USA Basketball back on top of the world.
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