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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 […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — As the USA Men’s National Basketball Team prepares for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, there have been continued questions surrounding the injury status of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. Leonard was unable to play for the Clippers in the end of their 2024 NBA playoff run due to right knee […]

The contender for best signature basketball sneaker is back again and while Anthony Edwards won’t be suiting-up for the Minnesota Timberwolves until next season, fans around the world will have a chance to witness his talent at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. On-par with his latest accomplishment, Adidas will come out with a three-pack […]

There are plenty of conversations about Caitlin Clark at present, and one of them is centered around her Team USA snub. The Indiana Fever rookie wasn’t included in the country’s lineup for the upcoming Paris Olympics, and it’s drawn plenty of reactions from fans and sports personalities alike. Recently, NBA star Kevin Durant also gave […]

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]

Not long after the NBA Finals include (probably on Friday), several NBA stars will start preparing to join Team USA in preparation for the upcoming 2024 Olympics, which are slated to take place later this summer in Paris, France. Among the notable athletes participating for Team USA are LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and […]

Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from Team USA’s roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics has been one of the biggest stories of the last week. Clark’s undeniable stardom has led some to believe she was left off of the roster due to ‘jealousy’ among other players. But Bill Simmons has an intriguing theory that relates to Tim […]

Brittney Griner will soon play for a third Olympic gold medal with Team USA. As the 2024 Games approach later this summer, the Phoenix Mercury star is clearly more invested in continuing the global supremacy of American women’s basketball than litigating Caitlin Clark’s omission from the roster for Paris. Asked about the Indiana Fever rookie’s […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has revolutionized women’s basketball, drawing more eyes to the sport than it has ever had before. That’s why her exclusion from the Team USA roster in the 2024 Paris Olympics has caused an uproar in the hoops world, with many people having differing opinions. Retired NBA star Gilbert Arenas thinks […]

USA Basketball’s recent announcement of the roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics has stirred widespread discussion in the sports community due to the exclusion of Caitlin Clark, the standout WNBA rookie and former women’s college basketball star. Addressing the decision, USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley emphasized the importance of experience and team composition as pivotal […]

Many basketball fans were shocked to see Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark get snubbed from Team USA’s Olympic roster this year. After all, she broke the NCAA scoring record and has already been a box-office attraction for Indiana. One of those fans is Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, who voiced his opinion via The Herd […]

Caitlin Clark is the talk of the town in the WNBA; everything she does, says, or is merely involved in sets the entire sports world ablaze. Thus, when reports came out that Clark won’t be making the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics, many came out in defense of the Indiana Fever guard, […]

When the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics was announced Saturday, many were surprised to find Caitlin Clark’s name absent from the roster. As a rookie sensation who has captured the hearts of millions and significantly boosted viewership for women’s basketball, her exclusion has sparked considerable debate about her omission. However, […]

In just over a month, Team USA basketball will reconvene to start preparing for the upcoming 2024 Olympics, which will take place from Paris, France. Team USA didn’t perform so well in last summer’s FIBA World Cup from the Phillipines, but the squad that will take part in the Olympics will look a whole lot […]

In just 51 days, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad — better known as the 2024 Summer Olympics — will begin with opening ceremony at the Jardins du Trocadéro in Paris, France. Just two days later, the USA Basketball team will be playing their first game of the tournament as they aim to win their […]

The Indiana Fever’s No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Caitlin Clark, has set her sights on a coveted spot in Team USA for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Despite missing a U.S. training camp due to her NCAA commitments, Clark’s inaugural season in the WNBA will be her proving ground to secure her place […]

Team USA men’s basketball squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics is loaded with so much talent. It will feature generation-defining athletes as well as the new generation of stars in the NBA. However, this abundance of greatness is not safe from any controversy. Notably, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers chose to represent the stars […]

To say that the Team USA squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics squad is loaded might be an understatement. There might not be a greater collection of talent seen to represent the country since the Redeem Team or Dream Team. With LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry leading the way, other stars are likely […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are focused on their upcoming NBA Playoffs rematch with the Denver Nuggets. Still, LeBron James took a moment at practice Wednesday to express his excitement over chasing gold with Team USA alongside his “buddy”, Anthony Davis at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The men’s basketball roster for Paris (and Lille) was finalized earlier […]