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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for Boston Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum. With a dominant victory in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks, Tatum won the first title of his career for the C’s, and he has been on a victory tour of sorts with his team […]

It’s the laugh. The laugh just never gets old. One year ago today, Kawhi Leonard became “the fun guy” and his laugh broke the internet 😄 pic.twitter.com/BkGSSroxCp — ESPN (@espn) September 24, 2019 It’s been almost six years now since Kawhi Leonard, while taking questions during his introductory press conference with the Toronto Raptors, revealed […]

As the Olympics approach later this month, there’s considerable buzz around Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball’s incoming freshman, who is part of the USA Select Team. While he won’t be competing in Paris, he recently took part in a scrimmage against Team USA facing off against NBA superstars like Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid. Cooper Flagg […]

Training camps are in full swing for Team USA as they prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. A big name to look out for is the legendary guard out of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry. While he has donned the Stars and Stripes for the FIBA World Cup, it will be his first time […]

It may not look like it but Kawhi Leonard really loves the game of basketball. From his start with the San Antonio Spurs to his championship with the Toronto Raptors and his current stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, he looks like he’s under a lot of stress. However, that does not seem to be […]

The last thing that Team USA wants before the 2024 Paris Olympics is an injury to their squad. It will be up to Steve Kerr to manage this squad’s fatigue while making them give their optimal production for the nation. However, the LeBron James and Stepehhen Curry-led squad may already see one man go down […]

Anthony Edwards, the superstar guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been making headlines with his bold statements regarding his role on Team USA. Edwards, who has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in the NBA, is currently representing the United States in international competition. Despite sharing the court with other elite talents, […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant reportedly has a minor calf strain and will be sidelined to start Team USA training camp in Las Vegas due to precaution, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Kevin Durant will be missing the first two days of training camp for Team USA, and while it is […]

Finally, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is set to represent Team USA basketball. LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise player, has been wanting to team up with Curry for the past few seasons. Now, James gets his wish as they join forces for Team USA. Players started arriving in Las Vegas on Thursday, […]

Team USA has always been regarded as a basketball super power, especially after the program was able to field NBA players. But fast-forward to today, it seems that the rest of the world is catching up once again, threatening to send us back to the dark ages from 2002-2006. In fact, Team USA has missed […]

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are just three short weeks away and basketball fans all around the world are excited to see the showcase of talent the United States Basketball team is bringing to the table. After a small hiatus where it was seemingly unpopular to participate in the Olympics or FIBA tournaments, the stars […]

Usually, the idea of LeBron James coming off the bench would only be thought of by the most irrational “LeBron haters.” However, it’s a different conversation when “The King” is playing on a squad full of superstars in the Olympics. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that he and the staff have thought about […]

Victor Wembanyama plays against the NBA’s top talent with the San Antonio Spurs and is excited to represent France at the Paris Olympics. He believes France will be ready for a potential showdown with Team USA at the Men’s 5×5. The U.S. defeated France 87-82 in the final at the Tokyo Games three years ago. […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo will be making his second appearance in the Olympics as a part of Team USA where they will battle for another gold medal in Paris this summer. Adebayo spoke to the media Thursday to talk about the upcoming national event and his expectations for it as he even said that […]