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Kevin Durant and Team USA are in Abu Dhabi to take on Australia this coming Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET. Coach Steve Kerr’s team has made headlines in recent days after its solid performance in an exhibition win over Team Canada in preparation for the Summer Olympics later this month. On Saturday, Durant spoke about […]

Bringing on a first-time head coach comes with its share of growing pains, especially when dealing with seasoned stars like Anthony Davis and LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick indicates they anticipate strong collaboration between the coach and their veteran players. Given the strong pressure to win from fans and […]

The Summer Games in Paris is just around the corner. This should allow NBA fans to see some of their favorite players represent their respective nations. Let’s take a look at every NBA fun fact related to the Olympics and Team USA. Australia 🥉 HISTORY MADE 🥉 The Boomers have done it- Australia have secured […]

As the NBA 2K25 release approaches, fans are eager to see how the game’s developers will rate the Los Angeles Lakers’ newly drafted rookie, Bronny James. While James’ real-life minutes may be limited this season, his virtual presence in NBA 2K25 will allow fans to explore his potential on the digital court. The inclusion of […]

The Golden State Warriors are entering a transitionary period during the 2024 offseason. The Warriors lost the services of legendary shooting guard Klay Thompson after he departed for the Dallas Mavericks. Nevertheless, Golden State retains stout leadership with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Green is known to admire his longtime rival and friend LeBron James. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had an incredible professional run. James owns too many accolades to name and is adding another one to his list by playing in his third Olympics with the 2024 Team USA basketball squad. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce made a bold claim on James’ career success amid the […]

While he is obviously motivated to share the court and the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room with his son, LeBron James is in the twilight of his NBA career. Though, given his unprecedented level of durability and supreme conditioning, maybe the 39-year-old could actually still compete in some capacity several years from now. Like, say […]

Although Serena Williams is not a comedian or entertainer, her turn as ESPYS host was highly anticipated by plenty of people. Those who worshipped the tennis icon throughout her 17-year career have been waiting to see the 23-time major champion back in the spotlight. Still, no one knew quite what to expect. There is an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have had a very quiet offseason, as they have mostly stood pat with the same roster that only got them as far as the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Nonetheless, the Lakers can still be proud that they came away as one of the winners of the 2024 […]

LeBron James has a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. He’ll be suiting up for Team USA once again, meaning that a door just opened up for a plausible third Olympic Gold Medal. And while doing that, he’ll finally get the chance to team up with longtime rival, Stephen Curry. In fact, […]

The Team USA basketball squad is continuing its preparation for the 2024 Olympics. Veterans LeBron James and Stephen Curry look to help lead the team to another medal.  The former NBA Finals rivals earned high praise from NBA legend Grant Hill amid their respectable professional runs. “I’d say [LeBron James and Stephen Curry] are the […]

The last time LeBron James suited up for Team USA was back in 2012 when they won the Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball. Fast-forward to today, Team USA finds itself losing its foothold against the rest of the world. After missing out on the podium in the last two FIBA World Championships, Team USA […]

Austin Reaves has a golf-themed YouTube channel and sneaker named for his lifelong fandom of Kobe Bryant. Since joining the Los Angeles Lakers, he’s developed a close connection to LeBron James. So, one might be surprised to learn who earns the title of Reaves’ personal sports GOAT … unless you understand his golf obsession. At […]

The Team USA basketball squad is preparing for what should be a strong showing at the 2024 Olympics. The roster features various stars, including Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards. Edwards is making his Olympic debut and admitted nervousness to James amid the team’s preparation. “I was nervous for […]

Although it wasn’t the prettiest win, Team USA started out its slate of Olympic exhibition matches with a win over its neighbors to the north. The Americans beat Team Canada 86-72, taking command of the game in the second half. As they continue with their slate of exhibition games before group play begins later this […]

Lakers’ rookie Bronny James recently lit up social media and news outlets after getting drafted 55th overall. Many attribute his chance to play in the league to his father being LeBron James—the ultimate nepo baby. Well, Bronny isn’t the only person to deal with this issue, as nepotism is throughout Hollywood. The debate around nepotism in […]

In a highly anticipated exhibition match ahead of the Paris Olympics, Team USA defeated Team Canada 86-72. Seeing superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid team up made for a momentous beginning, even if it came off the heels of Kevin Durant sitting out and Kawhi Leonard being replaced with Derrick White. The […]

There is plenty of excitement surrounding Team USA and its bid to reclaim international basketball superiority by winning the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After all, future Hall of Famers Stephen Curry and LeBron James, who have had plenty of battles in the NBA Finals in the past, are teaming up in a […]

LeBron James has been the NBA’s face for two decades, while Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have stood out as true superstars in the league for over a decade. In a conversation with Jake Paul and “IShowSpeed,” the Phoenix Suns star shared his perspective on the NBA’s big three. Initially naming himself, James, and Curry […]

Veteran Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is gearing up to play with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. At 39 years old, 2024 could be James’ last professional Summer Games before he retires. However, he is not soaking in the glory by himself. James gave star gymnast Simone Biles high praise amid her […]

Team USA has been practicing with incoming college freshmen and other young players in recent days. Normally that would seem like a cakewalk, but to Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Coach Steve Kerr and the rest of Team USA, it’s been seen as an opportunity to keep a watchful eye on Cooper Flagg, the mercurial Duke […]

In a stunning turn of events (and contrary to Anthony Edwards’ egotistical claims) at the Team USA Olympic training camp, LeBron James, the venerable NBA icon, was voted the best player by his peers. Despite nearing his 40th birthday and preparing for his 22nd NBA season, James demonstrated that his legendary status on the court […]

To start off exhibition play for the Paris Olympics in basketball, it will be an anticipated matchup against the formidable Team USA taking on Team Canada in a battle of the two huge North American countries. One person on Canada that is more excited and motivated than anybody is arguably Dillon Brooks who plays also […]

LeBron James has been a part of two gold-medal Olympic teams, as well as one of the most disappointing Team USA squads in modern history. So when the NBA legend speaks about “sacrifices” ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it’s fair to say he knows what he’s talking about. At 39 years old and […]

Anyone can become a star in athletics, but good genetics and the proper resources and training certainly help young athletes reach the pinnacle of their respective sports. As major professional sports get older, we are starting to see more and more sports families. Two generations, and sometimes even three generations of one family competing at […]

It has been a long time coming but it finally happened. LeBron James and Stephen Curry are going to be teammates for Team USA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is going to represent the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Olympics. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is a veteran when it […]

Rob Pelinka and the JJ Redick-led Los Angeles Lakers needed more firepower heading into the 2024-25 season. There was no better way to get that type of talent than to acquire it in NBA Free Agency. DeMar DeRozan was a top pick that was rumored to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The […]

The Team USA training camp is underway, with the USA Basketball Men’s Olympic Team engaging in rigorous scrimmages against the USA Select Team and exhibition games against international opponents. Among the 2024 Select Team members is Cooper Flagg, committed to Duke and projected as the potential top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg made […]

The Team USA squad for the 2024 Olympics will be loaded. The team features several superstars including LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. Of course, with multiple stars comes debate. Bill Simmons took to his podcast to discuss whether James or Tatum should start for the summer team. Simmons began by making […]

Team USA has ruled the basketball world internationally for quite some time. Rich in history, the program has also featured some of the best basketball players in the world. Let’s rank the 10 greatest players in Team USA history. 10. Vince Carter “Half-man, half-amazing” that’s what they called Vince Carter in the NBA. However, he […]

With JJ Redick taking over as the newest coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, that means it’s time for him to put his podcast gig aside. Redick delivered his final send-off as host of the “Old Man and the Three” and “Mind the Games” podcasts on Monday. “Everything we have done has been based upon […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching and Team USA Basketball has assembled the best roster of talent we’ve seen since the 2008 and 2012 games. With a star-studded cast highlighted by Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards and more, the only thing on their mind is bringing a gold medal back to the United […]

14 years ago today, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James sat across from Jim Gray and announced that the following season, he’d be taking his talents to South Beach to play for the Miami Heat. It was a decision — The Decision — that ushered in the NBA’s player empowerment era, the Miami Heat mini-dynasty, LeBron James’ villain […]

With limited cap room, it was always going to be difficult for the Los Angeles Lakers to add another star player this offseason. They managed to put themselves out there just the same, however, testing the free agency and trade market waters for a big fish. The team even made a strong push for Klay […]

After a ton of battles on the hardwood and a few missed opportunities to team up on an NBA court, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are poised to be teammates for the first time in their Hall of Fame careers as they look to lead Team USA back to golden glory in the 2024 Paris […]

NBA free agency is still underway during the 2024 offseason, but most of the big moves have already been made. As has been the theme in recent offseasons, the free agent period was busy with megastars receiving huge deals, some of which landed them on new teams in new cities. The likes of LeBron James, […]

Bronny James could have taken a path completely different from what his father — and now Los Angeles Lakers teammate — LeBron James. But basketball seems to be the true calling of the younger James, who was selected by Los Angeles in the second round (55th overall) in the 2024 NBA Draft. For LeBron, Bronny’s […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the NBA Draft, he was subjected to scrutiny that very few will ever experience. His father, LeBron James, described Bronny’s mindset when it comes to criticism that is completely different from his. “I don’t know if people really understand Bronny,” James […]

Rob Pelinka’s Los Angeles Lakers need all the help that they can such that they can go back to title contention. Anthony Davis has not shown signs of slowing down nor has LeBron James. So, both of these individuals could still help the JJ Redick-led squad for years to come. However, financial flexibility is not […]