Team USA Articles - Page 18

Many budding NBA stars have used stints with Team USA as a springboard to reaching new heights the following season. Could reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero be next to follow in those well-trod footsteps first laid by Kevin Durant more than a decade ago? If the Orlando Magic take a page from Banchero’s […]

The start of Team USA’s 99-72 win over New Zealand in Saturday’s 2023 FIBA World Cup opener didn’t go as the Americans planned. Team USA was trailing until the final minute of the first quarter, and Anthony Edwards committed four turnovers in the first half. It’s something that Anthony Edwards understands that the team must […]

They started off slow, but Team USA basketball eventually took off in their tournament opener of the FIBA World Cup on Saturday, beating New Zealand 99-72 in Manila. Los Angeles Lakers standout Austin Reaves undoubtedly made his presence felt for Steve Kerr’s squad with 12 points, six assists, and three steals and also had no […]

Forced to play center in USA basketball’s FIBA World Cup opener game against New Zealand, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero stepped up and led the team with 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, four rebounds and four blocks. Paolo Banchero was key today in USA's W vs. New Zealand 🔑 21 PTS8-10 FG4 BLK USA wins […]

Team USA opened up their action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup by cruising past New Zealand with a 99-72 victory, and two guys who led the way in this win were Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves. Edwards and Reaves have both shined for America to this point, and they shared an awesome moment together […]

Austin Reaves has quickly become one of the most popular players in the NBA amid his rise with the Los Angeles Lakers, and that has carried over to the Philippines, where Reaves has quickly made a lot of fans. With Team USA finally kicking off their action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, one such […]

Team USA basketball heads into their tournament opener at the FIBA World Cup as the clear-cut favorite to win it all. Their roster consists of no shortage of NBA talent, headlined by Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson. However, in the eyes of Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, who is never shy to voice his opinion, […]

The FIBA World Cup officially started on Friday, August 25th, and it will be running through September 10th. The games will be taking place in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, with Team USA starting their FIBA World Cup run on Saturday in Manila. Here is everything to know on when, where, and how to watch […]

Team USA will begin their quest for a gold medal in the FIBA World Cup with their first game of pool play against New Zealand on Saturday. Despite the sterling undefeated record through exhibition play and their status as favorites heading into the tournament, head coach Steve Kerr makes sure to remind his squad that […]

Everyone in the world’s current generation has grown up to idolize Kobe Bryant. Instinctively shouting “Kobe” when disposing of trash leads to a habit. It can grow subconsciously and manifest in the courts. Many players all around the globe developed this manner. Now, these same kids have blossomed to be like the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Anthony Edwards is one hell of a guy. The Minnesota Timberwolves star is never afraid to say what’s on his mind at all times. Sometimes, though, these comments get him in some hot water. Recently, Anthony Edwards’ comments about coming off the bench for Team USA went viral. Here’s the quote: “I mean, of course […]

Playing for Team USA rarely comes easy for those who have grown accustomed to commandeering their own teams. Teaming up with other stars usually means that star-caliber player themselves usually take backseats, settling into a hierarchy despite the coaching staff’s attempts to install an egalitarian offense. But Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards seems hell-bent on […]

Anthony Edwards has had a strong start to Team USA’s FIBA World Cup campaign, putting in a number of strong performances throughout the lead-up to the tournament. On the back of those performances, Team USA coach Steve Kerr could hardly have been more effusive in his praise of the young Timberwolves’ star, saying that he […]

Basketball serves as a point of pride for fans of Team USA competing internationally. Sure, maybe our national sport is football, and our national pastime is baseball, but Basketball is undoubtedly the sport Americans feel most territorial over. Perhaps it’s because USA Basketball has historically dominated international competition, especially when the rules allowed for the […]

The FIBA World Cup is quickly approaching for Team USA, and they certainly have gold medal expectations after going undefeated in all of their exhibition matches. Out of all of their warmup games, the contest against Germany proved to be the toughest, although Team USA ultimately came roaring back from a 16-point deficit to beat […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards continues to receive praise from those involved with Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Miami Heat coach and Team USA assistant Erik Spoelstra is the latest person to give Anthony Edwards an eye-opening compliment. Spoelstra did so by comparing the Timberwolves star to Dwyane Wade. Spoelstra was an […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves might be Team USA’s breakout star at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. That doesn’t mean he’s the best Team USA player, but Austin Reaves’ stock could rise more so than anyone else on the roster. Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Tyrese Haliburton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jalen Brunson are already […]

Team USA is putting the finishing touches on their preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with their first contest set to take place on Saturday, August 26th against New Zealand. In the meantime, the squad has been taking in the Philippines, and it sounds like Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is thoroughly enjoying […]

The FIBA Basketball Men’s World Cup is just around the corner, and Team USA is out for revenge after missing their opportunity to three-peat as world champions back in 2019. They’ve looked good in their scrimmages, with some of the brightest young stars in the league taking the spotlight. Here’s everything you need to know […]

The United States men’s national basketball team is far and away the most successful team in international competition history. Team USA has medaled in all 19 Olympic Games they took part in, 16 of those coming by way of a gold medal. They also have the most medals in FIBA World Cup history, as five […]

The FIBA World Cup is quickly approaching, and although Team USA has looked good in their exhibition matches so far, many fans are still discrediting this year’s squad because of how many elite American NBA superstars passed on joining the roster. Nevertheless, Kevin Garnett gives a ringing endorsement on playing for Team USA, saying that […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup beckons, as one of the most prestigious international tournaments in basketball tips off on Friday, August 25, at 4 AM ET. During this tournament, 32 of the best basketball countries all over the globe compete for the crown — with Team USA standing out as the favorite, as per usual, […]

Retired NBA star Lamar Odom was just watching a basketball game on TV, and he wanted to share that fact with his Twitter followers. However, when he tweeted out a picture of his television tuned into the USA basketball vs. Germany FIBA World Cup tune-up, fans focused on the TV itself, not what Odom was […]

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 […]