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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 […]

With Kawhi Leonard withdrawing from participating with Team USA in the Olympics, conversations sparked as to who should fill the final roster spot. Various members of the USA Basketball Select Team, including Cooper Flagg, were viewed as potential candidates to replace Leonard. But it was Boston Celtics guard Derrick White who got the nod over […]

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 […]

Stephen Curry is popularly regarded as the best shooter in the world. Curry has shot his way to four NBA championships, a Finals MVP, and two NBA MVPs. Internationally, Curry has also proven himself by winning two-straight gold medals at the FIBA World Cup. However, this was before winning championships with the Golden State Warriors. […]

Team USA is currently in the process of ramping up for the upcoming 2024 Olympics from Paris, which began with a win in an exhibition game vs Team Canada on Wednesday evening in Las Vegas. Team USA features several notable players, including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James, who is making his first Olympics […]

The NBA 2K community is buzzing with anticipation and nostalgia following the latest teaser for NBA 2K25, released today. The teaser, titled “What If?”, features cover athletes Jayson Tatum, A’ja Wilson, and Vince Carter, sparking discussions and hopes for new and returning features in the game. This teaser has set the stage for heightened expectations, […]

Team USA had their first game together Wednesday night as it was an exhibition game against Team Canada where they won, 86-72. It was far from a perfect performance, but with the immense group of talent assembled for the Paris Olympics, star Anthony Davis has a bold claim about who can truly beat their team. […]

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 […]

Team USA cruised to an 86-72 victory over Canada in their exhibition contest on Wednesday night, but they did so without Kevin Durant, who is currently dealing with a minor calf injury. Despite the fact that he wasn’t on the court, Durant still managed to make some shockwaves recently thanks to a picture of him […]

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 […]

The 2024 Team USA squad played their first contest together on Wednesday night when they took on Canada in an exhibition match, and they ended up coming out on top with an 86-72 victory. While there are tons of superstars on this team, everyone wanted to see how Stephen Curry would fare in this game, […]

Former President Barack Obama met with members of the Team USA men’s basketball team on Wednesday as they readied themselves for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The encounter was cordial and relaxed, though Obama’s handshake with the U.S. Olympic team drew comparisons to a humorous sketch from the show Key & Peele. Key and Peele […]

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 […]

With the Team USA men’s basketball team kicking off their bid for the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a slew of exhibition games, starting with one against Team Canada on Wednesday night, they had to move quickly in the aftermath of Kawhi Leonard’s withdrawal from the team. The committee quickly decided on […]

The 12-man roster Team USA will be deploying for the 2024 Paris Olympics appeared to be set. However, on Wednesday morning, it was announced that Kawhi Leonard won’t be able to suit up for the national team amid ongoing concerns regarding the knee issues that have plagued him over the past four years. It’s not […]

As Team USA ramps up their activity ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, a couple of members of the team were asked who the best shooter on the team is. Is it any surprise that they named Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry? Anthony Edwards and Anthony Davis both named Curry in response to the […]

With the Paris Olympics exhibition games starting Wednesday night, Team USA is a much different team than what it was during the FIBA World Cup back in 2023. So much so that there was an apparent “bully” problem against Team USA, especially when it came to players down in the paint and the front court, […]

Team USA was dealt some tough news on Wednesday morning when it was announced that Kawhi Leonard would be withdrawing from the team, forcing a replacement to come in and fill his shoes. While Derrick White ended up being the guy selected, many fans quickly pined for Duke basketball phenom Cooper Flagg to be Leonard’s […]

When Team USA announced Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard withdrew from the Olympic squad on Wednesday morning, NBA fans began to wonder who would replace Leonard on the gold-medal favorites. While NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown seemed to be a logical wing replacement for Leonard, the Americans are choosing Brown’s Boston Celtics teammate Derrick […]

Team USA is Paris-bound. The United States are one of 12 countries who will be competing in men’s basketball in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and per usual, they have a stacked roster. The best American talent is teaming up again in a trend that has occurred in every summer Olympics since the Dream Team took […]

Team USA is gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and with their star-studded squad, it’s clear that they are going to be the frontrunner to come away with the gold medal for their country. That isn’t necessarily a given, though, as fans saw Team USA struggle and ultimately fail to earn a medal last […]

With the Paris Olympics right around the corner and Team USA in Las Vegas for training camp, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has decided to back out of participating in this summer’s events. Leonard has been dealing with knee and leg injuries over the last year, and USA Basketball released an official statement on […]

Steve Kerr’s first year as the head coach of Team USA did not go according to plan. They finished in fourth during their 2023 FIBA World Cup run in Manila, which, suffice to say, is a huge disappointment, as it’s always gold medal or bust for the most stacked basketball nation in the world. With […]

In the latest episode of The Lowe Post, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst provided insights into Team USA’s lineup for the upcoming Olympics. According to Windhorst, while most of the roster is expected to see playing time, one notable exception stands out: Tyrese Haliburton. This revelation comes as a surprise to many, considering Haliburton’s impressive performance in […]

The United States is slated to face their neighbors in the north in the Olympics on Wednesday, but they’ll be shorthanded. While the majority of Team USA’s roster will play in the exhibition match, head coach Steve Kerr is holding out one key chess piece. Star forward Kevin Durant will be out with a calf […]

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 […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics is just around the corner, as Team USA gets ready to defend their gold-medal streak. While Team USA will be parading a stacked roster led by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, they will still face some fierce competition in Paris. For this piece, let’s rank the 10 biggest threats […]

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 […]

Anthony Edwards is never one to lack confidence. With every action and word of his, he oozes swagger as he remains unabashedly himself even as he has ascended towards a status of legitimate superstardom — much to the delight of the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, playing for Team USA, especially in their stacked roster for the […]

With the dust settling on free agency, with the biggest names already latching on with their teams for the 2024-25 season, the focus of many is shifting towards Team USA’s goal of redemption after failing to finish with a medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, marking the second straight time in the competition that […]

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 […]

Incoming Duke basketball freshman Cooper Flagg got the opportunity to play for the 2024 Team USA select squad, which practices against the United States Olympic team. Flagg has gone up against elite-level talent, including players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Flagg reflected on his experience and gave an eye-opening take on the dominance of […]

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 […]

Everybody who watches the NBA knows how much Jayson Tatum adores Kobe Bryant. He texted the Black Mamba before a postseason game. The superstar even wore a Purple and Gold arm band once despite playing for the Boston Celtics. It is not only in the league where the NBA Champion hopes to represent his idol. […]

The field is officially set in men’s basketball for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. On July 7, the final four teams outlasted the competition and won their respective qualifying tournament to seal their spots in the Olympics. Now, the 12-man field is set and the Olympic groups are finalized. Check out the gallery, and we […]

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 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers got some positive news regarding the health status of Kawhi Leonard ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Head coach of USA Basketball Steve Kerr spoke with members of the media in during the start of camp, confirming that Leonard is healthy and participating in early July’s training camp, according to multiple […]