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Team USA will have a new head coach for the first time in 14 years in Gregg Popovich, the longtime face on the bench of the San Antonio Spurs. The 70-year-old will succeed Mike Krzyzewski, who won three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic level and two golds at the FIBA World Cup. Popovich has […]

The USA men’s national basketball team will be heading to China this August to compete in the FIBA World Cup. However, Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and Co. are not going to go there just to try to win the title. In an interview with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Popovich said it is important for the people […]

Fourteen NBA players have now withdrawn consideration from playing in the upcoming FIBA 2019 World Cup, a staple competition for USA Basketball and one of the most important events for Team USA. A roster list that once included 20 participants is now less than half of that, forcing managing director Jerry Colangelo to call up […]

Sacramento Kings young star De’Aaron Fox has been promoted to USA Basketball’s main roster, boasting a good chance to make the final 12-man cut, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Fox had been among the top names rumored to move up in the wake of so many dropouts from the initial 20-man list. USA […]

In the wake of the slew of commitments withdrawn from consideration, USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo is not worried about the Americans’ chances as they begin preparations for the FIBA World Cup, even with 14 players already dropping out of contention for the upcoming FIBA 2019 World Cup. “Honestly, I don’t have any angst,” […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is planning to meet his doctors during the next few days and hoping to practice with USA Basketball for Team USA’s upcoming workouts in Los Angeles next week, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Lowry has been hoping to take part in the upcoming World Cup competition, […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis is a huge fan of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s talent and for good reasons. In fact, the former is already calling for the latter’s inclusion to Team USA’s selection pool for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. When they gonna invite my man @ZachLaVine stop […]

Eyebrows raised when Landry Shamet became the latest player to decline an invitation from USA Basketball to participate in preparations for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Just what did it say about the state of the national program if a player of his limited experience and notoriety thought it better to avoid suiting up for […]

USA Basketball made a couple final tweaks to its training camp roster just 24 hours before preparations for the 2019 FIBA World Cup officially begin in Las Vegas. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, New York Knicks big man Julius Randle has withdrawn from participation due to a family issue, while Denver Nuggets wing Torrey Craig […]

L.A. Clippers shooting guard Landry Shamet has withdrawn from Team USA’s Select Team ahead of this year’s FIBA World Cup competition in China, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski. Shamet’s agent, George Langberg, sent out an official statement to ESPN on Friday morning: “(Landry) was appreciative of the opportunity and hopes to be part […]

USA Basketball has struggled to field players’ interest for the upcoming FIBA 2019 World Cup in China, as several household names have now dropped out of consideration for the team’s training camp sessions in August and the consequent exhibition games that will take place throughout the month. Team USA’s managing director Jerry Colangelo, despite the […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. projects as exactly the type of player who would thrive playing for Team USA. After a standout debut season for which he was named First Team All-Rookie, it was easy to imagine the Memphis Grizzlies big man suiting up for his country, helping the Americans to gold on the world stage. Due […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has withdrawn from USA Basketball’s upcoming training camp in Las Vegas, the organization announced on Thursday. Drummond is one of 13 players who have thus far withdrawn from the activities this summer, along with rookie Zion Williamson, who withdrew consideration from Team USA’s Select Team that is slated to scrimmage […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been added to the Team USA Select roster ahead of this year’s FIBA competition in China, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been added to USA Basketball's Select Team for FIBA World Cup training camp. — Shams […]

Team USA will look much different than the star-studded lineup USA Basketball expected to trot out ahead of this FIBA 2019 World Cup, which will take place at the end of August and into the middle of September. A total of 32 nations will take their aim at the gold this summer, but while the […]

Several NBA stars have decided to withdraw their commitment to playing for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, which will be held in China from August 31-September 15. But for Australian national basketball team member Chris Goulding, the Americans are still one of the best teams that will compete in the tournament. In […]

Despite a recent report stated that Carmelo Anthony isn’t on USA Basketball’s radar for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Kendrick Perkins believes the multiple-time NBA All-Star deserves a consideration. Since we’re on the subject, there’s report going around that there wasn’t interest in adding Melo to team USA. Not sure if it’s true but USA […]

NBA Insider Shams Charania claimed that it is unlikely that former NBA star Carmelo Anthony will be invited to the FIBA 2019 World Cup: Where does Team USA stand after several star players withdrew from World Cup? Would Carmelo Anthony receive an invite? NBA Insider @ShamsCharania with the latest. pic.twitter.com/we28ZF0N69 — Stadium (@Stadium) July 26, […]

New Orleans Pelicans sharpshooter JJ Redick has turned down an invitation to participate in Team USA’s upcoming training camp in Las Vegas, one that would render him eligible to make the final 12-man roster that will take on the FIBA 2019 World Cup in China, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Redick said he […]

USA Basketball is struggling to find the talent to take part in August’s upcoming training camp and the consequent FIBA 2019 World Cup. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker once prospected as an invite, but he was quick to tell Team USA director Jerry Colangelo not to count on him for this year’s ensemble. According to […]

USA Basketball has had a torrid time fielding talent available to take part in August’s training camp sessions in Las Vegas and consequently form the 12-man squad that Team USA will bring into the FIBA 2019 World Cup. Stars like James Harden, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, and Bradley Beal have declined their invitations to the […]

Another NBA star has withdrawn from Team USA’s training camp ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup, with Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap pulling his name from contention. With more and more players dropping out as the days go by, Team USA has added a few new players to the team, including Millsap’s Nuggets teammate, […]

Team USA announced the addition of L.A. Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell to their training camp roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China on Thursday afternoon. However, Harrell is unlikely to accept the invite, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: Clippers center/forward Montrezl Harrell is appreciative of invitation […]

New Orleans Pelicans sharpshooter JJ Redick is thrilled about receiving an invitation to play for Team USA in the upcoming training camp in Las Vegas next month, along with the prospect to take part in the final 12-man roster that will play in the FIBA World Cup, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: “I’m thrilled beyond […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to be recovered enough from thumb surgery to participate in the upcoming USA Basketball training camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup: Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love is expected to withdraw from Team USA's training camp for World Cup. Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry remains committed […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Josh Richardson might be added to the USA Basketball pool for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Josh Richardson is being considered as a replacement for Team USA per @TheAthleticNBA — Greg Sylvander (@GregSylvander) July 22, 2019 Richardson is coming off a strong 2018-19 season, during which he averaged career-highs 16.6 points, 3.6 […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard became the latest member of USA Basketball’s initial roster to bow out of consideration for the FIBA World Cup. As a result of so many players reneging on their prior commitments, the national team has begun adding additional players to the group who will compete for a roster spot […]

USA Basketball’s list of 20 players invited to take part in training camp has now been reduced to 13 after seven players plus one potential addition have since decommitted to taking part in August’s upcoming training camp along with the FIBA World Cup challenge that awaits shortly after as part of a six-week run with […]

Several players have decided to decline their invites to join Team USA at this year’s summer camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup, but Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is honoring his commitment to participate: Utah Jazz emerging star Donovan Mitchell is keeping his commitment to USA Basketball this summer, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, who was added onto the original USA Basketball roster for FIBA World Cup competition one month ago, has since withdrawn from Team USA play this summer to focus on upcoming NBA season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. DeRozan will join a series of players to focus on […]

Team USA will soon face a crisis at the world stage, one that they haven’t seen since the early 2000s. After USA Basketball named a prospective 20-player list of stars to attend training camp in August, six of them have since decommitted, including three potential starters in James Harden, Anthony Davis, and most-recently Bradley Beal. […]

Team USA was never bringing its best possible roster to the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Superstars like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard all opted against playing for the national program this summer. Still, their collective absence hardly meant the Americans’ pool of available talent, with players the caliber of James Harden […]

Sixers small forward Tobias Harris will not participate in USA Basketball this summer, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harris is the latest star to withdraw from Team USA activities this summer ahead of the FIBA World Cup. The talented swingman signed the richest deal in Sixers franchise history, so he wants to […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has decided to withdraw from the USA Basketball Select Team for this summer’s FIBA World Cup training, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania also notes that the Pelicans are focused on fully integrating the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft into the […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has withdrawn from USA Basketball training camp and the consequent FIBA World Cup due to the expected birth of his child in late August/early September, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Beal is now one of several stars who have pulled out of participating in this quickly approaching World […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has opted not to play for USA Basketball this summer as he prepares for major changes with the Rockets: James Harden said he will not be with the USA Basketball team this summer to prepare for changes with Rockets. Said already spoke with Gregg Popovich. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) July […]

Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry underwent left thumb surgery to repair a tendon injury, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lowry played through the injury throughout much of the playoffs, including the NBA Finals. Lowry is hoping to be ready for USA Basketball training camp in August, with the FIBA World Cup coming right after […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson is one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA, and the 21-year-old has reportedly been invited to take part in an upcoming Team USA training camp: Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been invited to join the Select Team at USA Basketball training camp, league sources tell ESPN. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has recently opened up about a potential stint with Team USA in the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics. According to the former back-to-back MVP winner, he has heard several stories pertaining to the unforgettable experience of being able to take part of the Olympics. “I know the energy here is […]