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ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins was on the show “First Take” where the topic was on Team USA and their upcoming gold medal game against France at the Paris Olympics Saturday. Perkins gave his stance on the contest and how he is not “worried about it one bit” after USA scraped by to beat Serbia […]

If there is one thing we can count on in the gold medal match between Team USA and France, it is for Joel Embiid to get into it with the home faithful. Embiid turned his back on France in favor of playing for USA Basketball at the Olympics this year, which is something his other […]

The Team USA men’s basketball team pulled off a nail-biter in the semifinals against Serbia, but they did it with Jayson Tatum not playing. The Boston Celtics’ star once again was a DNP in the Olympics, and some think that this may affect his future with the team in 2028, most notably Bill Simmons. The […]

One of the major narratives surrounding basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been Joel Embiid’s decision to represent Team USA instead of pushing through with his commitment for the French national basketball team. What better way for this story to meet its ending than a clash between USA Basketball and France in the gold […]

After a thrilling come-from-behind 95-91 victory for Team USA against Serbia, things are still chippy off the court with the focus on one player in particular. Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic helped lead Serbia in the loss to Team USA in the Men’s Basketball semifinals of the Paris Olympics. In 31 minutes of action, Bogdanovic […]

Kevin Durant is on another posting spree, folks! This time, it comes after Team USA squeaked out a win against Serbia in the semifinal round of the knockout stages of the 2024 Olympics. Nikola Jokic earned himself a ton of praise for leading a great effort from the Serbians, who led by as many as […]

The enthralling clash between Team USA and Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics brought to the forefront some allegiance issues among fans. With Nikola Jokic playing a starring role for Serbia (and his biggest rival, Joel Embiid, playing for Team USA), fans of the Denver Nuggets were actively rooting for Serbia on […]

LeBron James might be getting up there in age, but he sure isn’t making it obvious by how well he continues to perform on the hardwood. James, in a spirited 95-91 comeback win over Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympics, dropped 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists — embracing his role as the maestro […]

Team USA was pushed to the brink by Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. They needed to mount a comeback from a deficit that grew as large as 17 points, and pulled it off, taking a 95-91 win that guarantees them the silver medal. But Team USA may not have been in […]

Steph Curry forced open the floodgates when Team USA needed him most, erupting for 36 points and a record nine three-pointers while leading the Americans to an instant-classic 95-91 win over Serbia in the Olympic semifinal. The four-time NBA champion came out scorching hot on Thursday, scoring 14 of the United States’ first 15 points […]

Team USA is advancing to the finals after beating Serbia. Stephen Curry, being aware of what’s at stake, agreed with what LeBron James had to say on social media. James uploaded a photo of him alongside Curry and Kevin Durant with the caption “😤😤😤 1 more!!”. Curry then did something similar and uploaded an Instagram […]

The semifinal games in the 2024 Paris Olympics for men’s basketball were epic, so expectations are sky-high for the gold medal game. France won a thriller over Germany before the United States completed an epic comeback that saw them narrowly edge out Serbia. Now, the two teams will play each other and try to write […]

Serbia gave Team USA everything they got, leading by 17 points in the first half and holding a 13-point advantage before the fourth quarter. But LeBron James and Steph Curry stood on their way, mounting a comeback for the history books. Although Svetislav Pesic had defeated the US in the 2002 FIBA World Cup, he […]

Rudy Tomjanovich once said, “Don’t ever underestimate the heart of a champion.” With four NBA titles under his belt, Stephen Curry proved Rudy T right as he turned in a historic scoring performance to lead Team USA’s comeback victory over Serbia, 95-91, keeping Team USA’s gold medal hopes alive. Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia had […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic helped lead Serbia to a down-t0-the-wire 91-95 loss against the gold medal-favorites United States in the Men’s Basketball semifinals of the Paris Olympics. If a few calls had gone differently, could the Serbians have upset Team USA? After the game, Bogdanovic had some strong words about the officiating, via Aris […]

After LeBron James delivered a legendary performance against Serbia on Thursday, he immediately responded to his best friend Carmelo Anthony. It seems that Anthony told James to get the win in the semifinals prior to the beginning of the match. While Team USA nearly lost after a poor three-quarter performance, LeBron managed to help the […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Serbia fell just short of upsetting the gold medal-favorites United States during the Men’s Basketball Semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, losing 91-95. However, Jokic was still able to make some history during the heartbreaking defeat. Jokic ended Thursday’s semifinal loss with 17 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, […]

What’s a better way to build team chemistry than by taking a photo together? The Team USA women’s basketball team took advantage of a recent break from the Olympic Games to recreate the iconic photo taken by the men’s team, led by LeBron James. Both teams remain on the hunt for a gold medal at […]

Team USA escaped Serbia to reach the Olympics gold medal match by a hair. There were obviously a lot of questionable calls that Steve Kerr made during the whole matchup. However, one stood out the most and it was Jayson Tatum sitting on the bench. The Boston Celtics star did not get a lick of […]

Stephen Curry revealed what he thinks was the key to their success against Serbia on Thursday. Curry was arguably the hero of Team USA after barely escaping defeat at the hands of Serbia. Throughout the matchup, the Americans struggled to gain a lead over the Serbians. From the first to the third quarter, Serbia had […]

Fans waited a long time to witness the first Olympics experience of future Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry. And it was well worth it. He shined in the City of Light and helped Team USA avoid its most shocking elimination in 20 years, as the Americans roared back to defeat […]

A lot of people had to point fingers after Team USA just narrowly escaped Serbia in the Olympics semifinals. This also meant that a majority of them were blaming Steve Kerr for only winning with a 95-91 scoreline. While the head honcho for the Stars and Stripes was under much scrutiny and vitriol, he did […]

LeBron James and Team USA faced Nikola Jokic and Serbia for the third time in a month, this time with a gold medal berth on the line. Despite having defeated Serbia twice in the past three weeks—once in a friendly and once in group play – Team USA required a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to secure […]

Heading into the Paris Olympics, there was so much at stake for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star had three countries of choice to represent in international tournaments: Team USA, Cameroon, and France. He would end up choosing to team up with Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant to represent the Stars and Stripes. […]

Winning an NBA championship is arguably the most difficult feat to achieve in professional basketball. On the other hand, being an Olympic gold medalist in men’s basketball is a different monster altogether, especially when the rest of the world is closing the gap. Although a lot of basketball fans will agree that winning an NBA […]

The Olympics semifinal battle between Serbia and Team USA was a nail-biter. Steve Kerr’s Stars and Stripes looked done for after a horrendous first half but a three-headed monster started to awaken for them. LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid all blazed up for the squad. Eventually, it got them the win over the […]

Team USA basketball had a scare in the Olympic semifinals against Team Serbia on Thursday. The Americans were down by 12 at halftime and as many as 17 before screaming back to a 95-91 win. Los Angeles Lakers and Olympics legend Magic Johnson reacted to the impressive victory on social media. “Team USA lives on […]

The quest for a fifth-straight gold medal for Team USA was put on life alert Thursday evening. USA Basketball, led by LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, found themselves in an all-out brawl for a spot in the gold-medal match against Serbia at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Nikola Jokic put Serbia in a […]

Team USA won in dramatic fashion during the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, and LeBron James and Stephen Curry were the two players who stepped up big when the game mattered. Both players shared their excitement with each other at the end of the day, as they were head-to-head screaming at each other. LeBron James […]

The Team USA men’s basketball squad pulled off a thrilling 95-91 victory over Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Thursday. The USA received a much-needed scoring display from Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. However, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was just as vital down the stretch for the team. Thus, Embiid’s triumphant effort is going […]

It was a stressful outing for Team USA as they beat Serbia led by Nikola Jokic and others, but it was far from an easy game as they were once down 17 points, but it was a valiant effort led by Stephen Curry that put the game on ice for them to come back. STEPHEN. […]

While it’s usually good between teammates in the NBA, the dynamic changes when NBA players represent their respective countries. With the NBA going more and more global, it isn’t surprising to see NBA teammates clash against one another at the world stage. Let’s take a look at 10 best NBA teammate clashes in Olympic history. […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the story of Joel Embiid has captivated audiences, emerging as a significant subplot in the narrative of international basketball. This intrigue is fueled by his pivotal decision to represent the United States instead of France, despite his dual citizenship. Born in Cameroon and having relocated to the U.S. during […]

NBA players are expected to thrive in FIBA competitions. They are arguably the best basketball players in the world. However, that isn’t always the case. Let’s take a look at Jamal Murray and the nine most surprising NBA players to struggle in the Olympics. Check out the gallery below. Jamal Murray (Canada) With Jamal Murray’s […]

As the 2024 Paris Olympics unfold, the basketball tournament has showcased nothing short of exceptional talent and thrilling competition. Leading the charge are LeBron James of Team USA and Nikola Jokic of Serbia, who have positioned themselves at the top of the final FIBA MVP ladder. Their upcoming clash in the semi-finals is not just […]

The All-Stars on Team USA seem to be living it up at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. After routing Brazil 122-87 in the quarterfinal, the team will take on Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia in the semifinal on their quest for a fifth straight Olympic gold medal. Still, the players deserve a little break between […]

Coming off yet another disappointing showing in the FIBA World Cup, Team USA looked to come back with a vengeance in the 2024 Paris Olympics. With that goal in mind, they sought the services of some of the nation’s best players, including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, and so far, Team USA has […]

Gilbert Arenas recently expressed his frustrations on why Team USA didn’t invite Jaylen Brown to play in the 2024 Olympics. Brown, alongside Boston Celtics teammates and Olympians Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White, won the 2024 NBA championship while bagging the Finals MVP award. Given his accolades, the star forward seems to be the […]

Team USA is set to face Serbia in the semifinal on Thursday night, and Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has not meshed well with the team’s leading scorers. Tatum was a key player on the 2020 roster that secured a gold medal in Tokyo, where he was one of the top scorers at just 22 […]