Team USA Articles - Page 19

Team USA may have taken home a 99-91 victory over Germany in their final showcase game before heading to Manila, Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but it wasn’t an easy win — not by any means. They fell down by as many as 16 points before mounting a strong comeback, with Minnesota Timberwolves […]

Team USA basketball just wrapped up their five-game exhibition series ahead of the FIBA World Cup with a comeback victory over Germany. Anthony Edwards shined for the United States squad with a 34-point performance, and put the stamp on it with a massive poster dunk over Daniel Theis. Edwards described the dunk on the Minnesota […]

It was only an exhibition game for Team USA, one that has no impact on their record or status for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. But what Anthony Edwards was able to accomplish on Sunday against Germany further proves that he is ready to become one of the best overall players in the NBA, as […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is not playing for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, but he once did suit up in the red, white and blue. However, Irving apparently wanted to play for Australia before Mike Krzyzewski eventually convinced him to play for Team USA, reports NBL.com’s Dan Woods. “I consider myself an […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have to be hyped about Anthony Edwards dominating for Team USA in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. Stephen A Smith is hopping aboard the hype train, claiming that Anthony Edwards is on the trajectory of becoming a face of the NBA, reports ESPN’s First Take. "If he develops a consistent jump […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is loving the product that Team USA is putting out in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. He was especially hyped by the celebration that Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton put on display after closing out Team Germany in an exhibition match, as James took to Instagram to shout […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is enjoying his time off this summer. Like many other stars, he opted not to join Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. However, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been watching the young American squad play. After Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dropped 34 points en route to a 99-91 […]

Team USA continued their impressive stretch of winning in their tune-ups for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a 99-91 victory over Germany on Sunday afternoon. The Americans went on an 18-0 run during a six-minute stretch in the fourth quarter after having trailed by as many as 16 points earlier in the second half, […]

Team USA was in trouble in their final 2023 FIBA World Cup showcase game against Germany on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, but Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards helped save the day with a monster performance, including multiple clutch baskets down the stretch. Edwards’ dominance caught the eye of LeBron James and many others on social […]

Austin Reaves enjoyed a nice little breakout season with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-23 season (13 PPG, 3.4 APG, 3 RPG, 52.9 FG%), playing a massive role in their run to the Western Conference Finals. With some bigger expectations next season, Reaves will be looking to continue to improve for Los Angeles in […]

Atlanta Hawks’ star Trae Young has indicated that wanted to play for Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup but never received an invitation to do so. Patrick Beverley is among those who believe Trae Young should be on the Team USA roster. Beverley is so high on the Hawks’ guard that he even […]

Team USA is currently preparing in Abu Dhabi for the FIBA World Cup, with upcoming exhibition matches against Greece and Germany. Anthony Edwards and Jaren Jackson Jr are two of the higher profile guys on the roster, and Edwards is making sure to hold Jackson Jr accountable as the FIBA World Cup gets closer and […]

Steve Kerr is bringing a little bit of Golden State spice to Team USA. The long-time Warriors head coach is tasked with leading Team USA to the gold medal in the FIBA World Cup. After a disappointing run in 2019, the team is looking to redeem themselves. With that in mind, Kerr is bringing some […]

The 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup will kick off on August 25th, and the odds for the tournament have been released. The United States men’s national basketball team is currently favored to win the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup, according to Fanduel. Team USA is listed at -110 to win. Team USA will be coached […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is coming off of a great first season in the league after winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. As Paolo Banchero continues to get better for Team USA in preparation for the FIBA World Cup, former NBA guard Isaiah Thomas has some high praise for the young Magic […]

Team USA basketball is currently gearing up for the FIBA World Cup with exhibition games most recently against Spain and Slovenia, and matches against Greece and Germany coming up. However, Team USA fans can really get excited for the 2024 Olympics, as Paul Pierce believes LeBron James is going to suit up for his home […]

Mikal Bridges praised USA basketball teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and insisted he should be respected for his game at this time. Via the Los Angeles Times: “This ain’t no underdog s— no more,” Bridges said. “He’s here.” Reaves, who went undrafted in 2021, has carved a big role for the Los […]

That was a bit of a brawl, wasn’t it? Going up against Spain in preparation for the FIBA World Cup, Team USA eked out a narrow 10-point win. It was closer than the final score indicated: Spain went on a spirited rally in the second half of the game to scare the home team. Thanks […]

There are only a couple of weeks before the FIBA World Cup kicks off in Manila. A lot of hype has been surrounding the very well-balanced Team USA squad. The team may not be as star-studded compared to the Olympics’ 1992 Dream Team or even the Redeem Team. But, a lot of fans have gotten […]

Team USA Basketball got its biggest test so far in a pre-FIBA World Cup matchup with Spain, and Team USA Basketball picked up a 98-88 win. However, fans had some jokes regarding Anthony Edwards going up against Juancho Hernangomez from Spain. Anthony Edwards played Kermit Wilts in the Adam Sandler film called “Hustle,” while Juancho […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gave a special shoutout to Jerry Colangelo during his NBA Hall of Fame induction speech for fulfilling a lifetime dream of coaching Team USA during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "Jerry Colangelo fulfilled a lifetime dream of mine by having to trust in me to coach the [USA] Olympic […]

Team USA continues to prepare for a hopeful gold medal run at the 2023 FIBA World Cup later this month. On Saturday, they faced off with Slovenia in an intriguing exhibition, although Luka Doncic isn’t playing due to a minor injury. With the Americans up 15 midway through the second quarter, New York Knicks guard […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards has been one of the standouts for Team USA as they prepare for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, garnering more praise than anyone outside of Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Austin Reaves and New York Knicks lead guard Jalen Brunson. With all that talent in one room, not to […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t hesitate to give anyone their flowers, and that includes his fellow NBA fraternity members. While there are those from present and past generations that may snipe at one another, attempting to downplay the others greatness, Uncle Drew embodies the type of respect that only helps bridge relationships between his […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic may be even more important to the Slovenian national team than his squad stateside these days, with the do-everything star needing to be at his best on a nightly basis in order to give his chance a team to win. That said, even with the former No. 3 pick […]

NBA players tend to be looked at as the superior talents in the world of basketball. Their high salaries and insane training regimen mixed with 24/7 media exposure are usually why they may be viewed as such. Although, there comes a time when they would have to represent their countries in international play and not […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has been putting in the work this offseason. That much is clear from a constant stream of workout and training videos posted by the 21-year-old this summer as he gears up for the most important season of his NBA career to this point. Preparing to enter his third season after […]

If the NBA was still handing out Comeback Player of the Year awards, Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham would presumably be the favorite candidate, after being limited to just 12 games last season due to a shin injury. Now completely healthy, Cunningham is turning heads across the country, utilizing his time with the USA […]

Team USA is continuing their preparation for the FIBA World Cup with practice in Malaga before some exhibition games against Slovenia and Spain. Josh Hart spent a portion of practice downright rattling Tyrese Haliburton, as he drilled three left-handed three-pointers in a row, via the NBA Twitter account. "Not 3 in a row, I'll walk […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Anthony Edwards has long been thought to be a potential face of the league when the new generation of NBA players establishes a firm grip on their era. Currently starting for the U.S. men’s national basketball team as they prepare for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, Edwards has seemingly gotten better […]

The Team USA roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup features a handful of All-Stars talents, as well as rising stars in the NBA. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is one of these rising stars and he is coming off of a fantastic rookie season in which he was awarded the league’s Rookie of the […]

Team USA is heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup with confidence and chemistry. After securing a win in its first game, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson got the taste of what it’ll be like to be spending time with his current jokester teammates. Brunson left his wallet behind after Team USA smacked Team […]

Golden State Warriors and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr is renowned for the relationships he’s built over all his years in the NBA, as a teammate, executive, analyst, and now as a coach. But Kerr’s reach goes beyond just the players on the court, as broadcaster Adam Amin revealed in a heartwarming story during […]

There’s no mistaking the fact that Trae Young is one of the most talented lead guards in the NBA today. Young’s craftiness with the ball in his hands as seen in his buttery floater touch and annoying penchant for drawing fouls allows him to excel, and his passing vision only serves to accentuate his lethal […]

Team USA posted a dominant 117-74 victory over Puerto Rico in their first exhibition match in preparation for the FIBA World Cup. Following the victory, Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram trolled Jalen Brunson by taking advantage of finding his lost wallet, via Legion Hoops. Tyrese Haliburton and Brandon Ingram really used Jalen Brunson’s wallet to […]

We have seen Austin Reaves take his game to the next level for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022-23 season. He became one of the most dangerous pick-and-roll orchestrators in the league, and his buttery touch from midrange as well as his craftiness when making his way to the rim allows him to manufacture […]

Los Angeles Lakers fan favorite Austin Reaves parlayed his breakout performance in 2022-23 into a Team USA selection this offseason, with the men’s national team set to compete in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup when it begins later this month. At USA Basketball Training Camp in Las Vegas, Reaves was again a standout, even […]

Manila will be the battleground as teams from all over the world fight for a FIBA World Cup gold medal. Team USA, while not having a lot of All-Stars compared to the Olympics, will be one of these teams. NBA stars like New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton, and New Orleans Pelicans’ […]

Cade Cunningham was the best player on the floor during initial scrimmages last week between Team USA and its training camp competition, a group of promising young players brought in to test the Americans’ mettle ahead of FIBA World Cup action. The Detroit Pistons guard was so impressive leading the Select Team to a pair […]