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Every player has had their “welcome to the league” moment, but no European had it worse than Toni Kukoc. After getting drafted by former Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause in 1990, Kukoc faced the fury of a Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen-led Dream Team in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Kukoc recently recalled the beating […]

The 2020 Olympics had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the tentative date for the Summer Games is now in 2021. However, the latest development involving the Games may change the fate of some of the biggest stars in sports forever: the organizers of the games aren’t sure if they’ll be able […]

The NBA isn’t the only that is severely affected by the coronavirus as many of the world’s sporting leagues and events have to cancel or postpone their scheduled events in order to prevent COVID-19 from spreading and affecting the world any further. The Olympics are one of the biggest events affected by this, and it’s […]

The 2020 Summer Olympics this summer are postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to The New York Times, officials have reportedly set a target date in mind for next year’s games, via Jason Owens of MSN. “The New York Times reported on Saturday that officials are planning to start the games on […]

Like many, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s life is altered by the pandemic happening around many parts of the globe. With the Tokyo Olympics committee recently announcing their decision to postpone the international sporting spectacle due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has since been met with a mixed bag of reactions. This is […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas was infamously left off the 1992 Dream Team despite being one of the best, if not the best, point guard in the NBA. There has been plenty of speculation that Thomas was not part of the team because Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan would participate only if Thomas was not […]

Team USA released a statement on Tuesday in response to the announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games will be postponed until the summer of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The statement expressed support for the IOC’s decision. “USA Basketball is in full agreement and support of the […]

In light of ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) announced on Tuesday morning that it would be postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to a date in 2021. Despite this fact, Gregg Popovich and Jerry Colangelo are staying committed to leading Team USA. To safeguard the health of the athletes and […]

In light of ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) announced that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics would be pushed back to a date in 2021. For Team USA, there could be several repercussions from this decision. To safeguard the health of the athletes and everyone involved in the Tokyo 2020 Games. […]

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has issued a request to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) asking that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games be postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Olympic Committee has requested to the IOC that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be postponed. https://t.co/nKglxUygDH — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Editor’s note: The article has been updated to reflect the latest events. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be postponed until further notice, likely until 2021, Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound told Christine Brennan of USA TODAY Sports on Monday. On Tuesday, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked for the Olympic games to be […]

Following Canada’s recent announcement with regards to their decision not to send delegates to the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Australia is now the next nation that has opted to followed suit. This does not come as a surprise given the current coronavirus global pandemic that has become a serious health threat to every single […]

Despite the alarming threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has yet to make a decision regarding the 2020 Summer Olympics slated from July 24 to August 9, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. Regardless of the IOC’s decision whether to postpone or cancel the games altogether, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian […]

Due to the novel coronavirus, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admits that postponing the Tokyo Olympics is an option. The Tokyo Olympics is slated to run from the second to the last week of July to the second week of August. While it’s several months away from today, the novel coronavirus still hasn’t shown signs […]

The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo are being threatened by the coronavirus pandemic, and the International Olympic Committee is facing increasing pressure to make a decision as to whether they will indeed hold the Games according to plan. The IOC has officially set a four-week deadline to make a decision regarding postponement, with the added […]

Former chief marketing officer of the U.S. Olympic Committee Rick Burton doesn’t think the 2020 Olympics will take place this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. The NBA, MLB, NCAA and NHL all canceled play because of the spread of the virus. Olympics organizers have publicly insisted the games will go on as planned, but […]

The Men’s & Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament draw for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, FIBA announced on Tuesday. The draw was scheduled to take place on Friday, March 20, but it will now be in limbo until the outbreak is under control. This delay will affect not only […]

In the year 2000, the United States sent a team of unknown prospects and journeymen players to face off against the powerhouse that was Cuba in the Olympics, in a quest to try and defeat the team that had already run rampant through both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic baseball talent pool. While the player […]

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics could be in peril if the coronavirus outbreak is not under control in the next three months. Dick Pound, a former Canadian swimming champion who has been on the International Olympics Committee since 1978, said there’s a two-to-three-month period to decide if the Olympics will start at their scheduled time or […]

The 2020 Olympic Games will be held in Tokyo, where Team USA will likely be a heavy favorite to win the gold medal in Men’s Basketball. While the roster for Team USA has yet to be decided, USA Basketball has selected 44 finalists. Interestingly though, according to reports, the organization will simply choose 12 players […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James headlines the 44-man preliminary Team USA roster for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, despite being the marquee name on the list, the Lakers star has yet to make an official decision on whether he will banner the flag this summer. The King shared the factors that will go into his […]

LOS ANGELES – Well before the Los Angeles Lakers crushed the division rival Phoenix Suns on Monday night in a 25-point rout, 44 finalists for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team were announced for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Five of these 44 players are Lakers, including forward Kyle Kuzma. Although Kuzma is solely focused on […]

USA Basketball has announced a preliminary 44-man list of NBA players to be featured for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. USA Basketball didn’t have the best luck when it came to getting NBA players to commit to the recent 2019 FIBA World Cup, with many stating reasons of meshing with their new teammates or relocating […]

After punching a ticket to the Olympics’ men’s basketball competition in Tokyo, Japan set in July, the Nigerian national team is tapping the services of Golden State Warriors associate head coach Mike Brown to lead the charge. Per an ESPN report by Marc J. Spears, the 49-year-old bench boss has been chosen to assume the […]

Sixers head coach Brett Brown will likely be coming back as the Australian National Team coach in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brown coached the Boomers in the 2012 London Olympic games. His roster was talented, but he was without the services of star center Andrew Bogut, who […]

Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and DeAndre Jordan all came together this past summer and joined the Brooklyn Nets. The Kyrie-KD-DJ team-up idea apparently first was broached when Irving suggested they do so during the 2016 Olympics. ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan detailed how Irving planted the seeds over three years ago in Rio de Janeiro: One of […]

Several prominent NBA players have already stated that they intend to participate in the 2020 Olympic Games, including All-Stars Steph Curry and Damian Lillard Now, however, Houston Rockets All-Stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden are throwing their names in the proverbial hat. Westbrook, who joined the Rockets this summer, says he “would love to” participate […]

Team USA had a lot of trouble getting NBA stars to play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. All of a sudden, nearly everyone wants to join next year’s “Redeem Team” in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The latest to do so is Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, who said that he “would love” to play for […]

Khris Middleton was one of the players tapped by Team USA to play in the FIBA World Cup when almost every NBA superstar said no to the team. Unfortunately, the squad didn’t perform up to expected standards, finishing in seventh place. Now that almost the entire NBA wants to be on Team USA for the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wants make it to Team USA for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, but he has a bit of a problem: his wedding. Draymond Green said he's planning his wedding around the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, "so hopefully I make the team." — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) September 30, 2019 Green […]

USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo showed a distinct disappointment after witnessing the wave of withdrawals from consideration for the recent FIBA 2019 World Cup and a subsequent enthusiastic desire from players to be considered for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It didn’t take long for NBA stars to quickly throw their name into the […]

Team USA placed a lowly seventh in this year’s FIBA World Cup after numerous stars backed out of participation. Team USA was still the favorite entering the tournament, but most believe the poor showing was because of the weakened roster. However, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James doesn’t buy that narrative. The three-time NBA champ […]

With Team USA’s flameout in the FIBA World Cup this summer, many are wondering just which NBA players will head to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics, as most of the big names decided not to play this year. Naturally, LeBron James is one of the first names to come to mind, but given that he […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden spoke with members of the media on Friday morning as part of media day. During his appearance, the former No. 3 overall pick noted that he would like to play in Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics: Harden said playing on the Olympic team is "one of my goals." — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) […]

New Miami Heat addition Jimmy Butler claims he will “most definitely” consider playing for Team USA for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Other stars like Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Donovan Mitchell are among the group already saying they want in on the upcoming opportunity. Butler […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is hoping to play alongside his teammate, Stephen Curry, at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Curry has already made it clear that he plans to participate in the 2020 Olympic Games. Assuming he stays healthy, Thompson has the same goal: Via Marcus Thompson of The Athletic: “That […]

Team USA has managed to keep its longtime spot as the best team in the world in the updated FIBA rankings despite a disappointing seventh-place finish in the recent 2019 World Cup, according to The Associated Press. The Americans lost to France in the quarterfinals and then Serbia in the consolation bracket, only salvaging a […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has already made his intentions to play for Team USA abundantly clear, but despite a seventh-place finish at the FIBA World Cup a few weeks ago, he’s still unequivocally confident the Americans are still the hunted rather than the hunters: “We’re still the best,” Curry told ESPN’s Nick […]

Team USA’s seventh-place finish in the 2019 FIBA World Cup is bound to be a thorn in the side of USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo, who noted this underwhelming performance in competition will bother him until next year’s Olympics: “There has not been any disappointment around USA Basketball in a while,” Colangelo told Chris […]