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Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich wasn’t in the mood for fake news and slander after his team dropped another tough loss against Team Australia on Monday. The San Antonio Spurs head coach chimed in after what a reporter seemed to have suggested multiple times that the national team should be blowing out teams like […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant wasn’t able to watch the second pre-Olympic exhibition of Team USA, which is why he was just as shocked as everyone else to the nation’s loss to Australia. Morant quickly took to Twitter to ask his followers what happened to Team USA and how did they lose to Australia, 91-83, […]

Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and the rest of Team USA dropped their second straight defeat, this time at the hands of Team Australia. After a surprising defeat against Nigeria on Saturday, the might national team couldn’t bounce back and fell flat against Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and the rest of the team from down under […]

Kevin Durant just can’t catch a break with Team USA in their pre-Olympics preparation. Whether it’s due to some rustiness or just the elevated play of their opponents, the Brooklyn Nets star keeps getting embarrassed. For the second straight game, Durant was blocked big time in an exhibition showdown. This time it came from Philadelphia  […]

While the rest of the world is disappointed and mocking Team USA for their loss to Nigeria in a pre-Olympic exhibition game, head coach Gregg  Popovich is actually “glad” it happened. According to Coach Pop, they can only learn from the upset as they try to develop chemistry and address the issues that were evident […]

Team USA’s bid for the gold medal in the upcoming Olympic Games just hit a setback thanks to a shocking loss to Nigeria on Saturday night. It was nothing more than an exhibition match, but this did little to deter the critics from lambasting the national squad’s effort on the mean streets of Twitter. Unfortunately […]

Team USA kicked off its final preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games with an exhibition match with Nigeria on Saturday night. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had bad intentions on an audacious dunk attempt but unfortunately for him, it resulted in an epic block from Miami Heat rookie Precious Achiuwa. Here’s a look at KD […]

Team USA is currently busy preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, which begin in just a couple of weeks. Kevin Durant headlines the absolutely stacked US roster and funny enough, he will come up against his Brooklyn Nets teammate Timothy Luwawu-Cabarrot in the opening game in Tokyo as Team USA plays France. When asked about what […]

Gregg Popovich and Team USA are currently preparing for the Tokyo Olympics in Las Vegas. During a recent practice, it was the 72-year-old Popovich and the coaches who were putting in the work and not the players for a little bit. Kevin Love got video of Pop and his staff running suicides. It’s truly a […]

UPDATE: We’ve updated our article after an error was made in which we said PJ Washington and Miles Bridges tested positive for COVID-19. It was believed that they did, but it was confirmed that they did not. Team USA training camp hasn’t exactly panned out as planned thus far. After it was confirmed on Wednesday […]

Luka Doncic and Slovenia qualified for the Olympics for the first time ever last week and Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich knows just how special Luka’s squad can be with the Mavs star at the forefront. Pop recently spoke on the matter when asked about Slovenia and Doncic, via NBA.com’s Michael Wright: Gregg Popovich […]

USA track star Sha’Carri Richardson was set to compete in likely more than just one event at the Tokyo Olympics. After a positive test for marijuana, she was suspended from the games. Multiple athletes, including Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes have come to the defense of Richardson. Mahomes initially commented on the ordeal via […]

LeBron James won’t be suiting up for Team USA when they defend their crown at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. But even without the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, the team looks quite formidable when you look through the roster. Apparently, LeBron thinks that way as well. King James gave his seal of approval on the […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo gave up an extended offseason rest to join Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics. Since the Heat’s exhausting NBA Finals run last season, Adebayo has hardly had time to rest. But playing for the flag for the first time was too big of an opportunity to pass up. He’s also […]

Washington Wizards superstar has gained a new fan in his Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich. The San Antonio Spurs iconic mentor was visibly surprised about the physique of Beal as the 2020 Olympic Basketball squad started their training camp in Las Vegas earlier this week. Contrary to his prior notion of the Wizards star, […]

Multiple outlets have already confirmed that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has suffered an ankle sprain during Team USA practice. The 19-year-old has been ruled out for the remainder of training camp which means that he won’t be taking part in any of the practice stints against the 12-man contingent being sent by the United […]

The sports world went mad last week when American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was disqualified from making Team USA for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after smoking marijuana. Many athletes, from Patrick Mahomes to Damian Lillard, reacted in anger about the verdict. While it’s certainly disappointing that she isn’t able to participate considering Sha’Carri Richardson is the […]

Things are looking grim in Japan ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. the Japanese government has recently declared a state of emergency in Tokyo as COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an all-time high. BREAKING: Japanese government declares state of emergency in Tokyo due to coronavirus, just 2 weeks before the Olympics — BNO News (@BNOFeed) […]

Growing up, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had one favorite player above all, Kobe Bryant. Tatum would mimic Bryant’s moves while working on his own craft. Now, with the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, Tatum is set to wear the No. 10 jersey for Team USA. It’s the same number Bryant wore when he played […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has joined Team USA in their bid to win gold in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Had he said no, however, Gregg Popovich would still not let him go easily. According to the San Antonio Spurs tactician and current Team USA head coach, he would have “begged” and “cried” just to […]

Dennis Schroder may attempt to play for Germany in the Tokyo Olympics weeks ahead of his highly-anticipated foray into unrestricted free agency. Last month, Schroder indicated that his hopes of landing a $100-$120 million deal would prevent him from playing in the Olympics due to insurance policy issues. However, he told Zeit Online that he […]

While the Canada men’s basketball team failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics this summer, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is still proud of what the team has accomplished. Canada lost to the Czech Republic in the semifinal of their qualifying tournament, effectively knocking them out of the competition. Wiggins was terrific in the […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic made history on Sunday afternoon by leading Slovenia to the Tokyo Olympics after a terrific performance. Doncic posted a triple-double en route to the victory, and Slovenia is heading to the Olympics in a few weeks to compete with the best of the best. Luka Doncic and Slovenia are […]

The internet has buzzed with reactions and frustration after Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson was suspended for a month after a positive marijuana test. She won’t be able to participate in her event but might be able to participate in the relay. While many stars reacted to the suspension, the best one might be from Charlotte Hornets […]

Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has been suspended for a month after a positive marijuana test. In turn, reactions from across the globe poured in and many are upset with the penalty handed to Richardson, who won’t be able to compete in her event with the month-long suspension. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was the […]

U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson had as good as chance as any to win the 100 in the Tokyo Olympics after posting a time of 10.86 in the final trials. Her season best time of 10.72 is the second fastest in the world this year. Now, that’s all been wiped away. Sha’Carri Richardson tested positive for […]

As Team USA makes its final preparations for the upcoming summer Olympics, one of the most glaring absences from the squad is none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Then again, no one really expected the four-time NBA champ to join the national squad, and at this point, it looks like this is […]

It’s clear that Kevin Durant will be the leader of Team USA in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. With two gold medals already tucked under his belt, Durant will play the big brother role to a squad teeming with young guns. Many were surprised that KD chose to commit to Team USA despite coming off an […]

It had been previously reported that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons wouldn’t be suiting up for Australia at the Tokyo Olympics, and that was made official on Monday. The Sixers youngster told Boomers head coach Brian Goorjian that he would be skipping the Olympics in order to work on “individual skill development,” according to Basketball […]

Superstar American gymnast Simone Biles might not have been at the top of her game during qualifying, but she is grateful to be headed to the Tokyo Olympics. Biles tweeted out her gratitude for all the support on Monday, one day after qualifying for Team USA’s women’s gymnastics quad: “I just want to say thank […]

Gwen Berry sparked controversy by turning away from the flag on the podium during the playing of the national anthem at the United States Olympic track and field trials on Saturday. Berry is claiming she was “set up.” Via CNN: “I feel like it was set up. I feel like they did that on purpose, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy offseason in front of them after an early playoff exit. One player at the forefront of their decisions is point guard Dennis Schroder, who is expected to hit the open market and should have plenty of suitors. With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, it seems Schroder has made his […]

While most NBA players would choose to recuperate after an injury-riddled campaign, Kevin Durant and James Harden did the exact opposite. Just days after a painful exit in the NBA Playoffs, the two Brooklyn Nets stars committed to playing for Team USA in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Obviously, this would mean they’ll have a shorter […]

Team USA’s men’s basketball roster for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics is one step closer to being finalized. On Wednesday, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden pulled out of the competition, while Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine and Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant were added to fill out the 12-man squad. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported the […]

Any time NBA news breaks, it is always a race between Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania. To that point, the Team USA men’s basketball squad is taking shape by the hour as the Tokyo Olympics draw near. Reports have surfaced of players committing left and right, from Shams to Woj over and over again. Early […]

The announcements for Team USA keep coming as the deadline approaches. On Tuesday, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, and Khris Middleton all announced their decision to join Team USA and play in the Tokyo Olympics. The list of players who had previously committed is lengthy and is full of an abundance of talent. Team USA Men's […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr opens up about Stephen Curry’s latest decision of opting out of the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. On Monday, the three-time NBA champion coach said that he’s actually happy that the two-time MVP decided not to participate and join Team USA this summer. “I think it makes perfect […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry has been contemplating the decision to join Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics since the Dubs lost in the play-in tournament. Now, the All-Star and MVP finalist has decided to opt out of the Olympic games this summer, according to Shams Charania of  The Athletic.  Warriors star […]

After playing through a Grade 2 hamstring strain in the conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has committed to play for Team USA in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: Nets star James Harden has committed to play for Team USA in the Tokyo […]