Team USA Articles - Page 40

DeMarcus Cousins may benefit more than any other player by being a part of Team USA basketball this summer in Rio. He wants to make sure he takes advantage of the opportunity. Cousins was asked about the experience so far and had this to say, via CowbellKingdom.com: “I’m ready to share my experiences with my […]

Kevin Durant is trying to block out all of the noise. Whether he’s able to do this or not, he’s keeping to the story that he’s not bothered by it. Before Team USA’s second exhibition game Sunday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles against China, Durant and new Warriors teammate Draymond Green were […]

NBA stars in the Team USA basketball program have a unique opportunity every few years to play for one of the best, if not the best, college coaches ever in Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K comes in with a little bit of a fresh perspective. All great coaches, no matter the level, share some of the same traits, […]

DeAndre Jordan is notorious for being one of the worst free throw shooters in the NBA, and perhaps ever. For his career, he’s shot a horrendous 42 percent from the charity stripe. Those struggles were on full display last night as the United States Olympic men’s basketball team annihilated China in a exhibition game at […]

Last Friday, we saw the new Team USA Men’s National Basketball team blow past Argentina with a 37-point beating, 111-74, in front of their home crowd in Las Vegas. Yes, even after winning by a very huge margin, head coach Mike Krzyzewski still had to nitpick on his team’s performance. As he told Steve Aschburner of NBA.com, there’s  “terminology […]

It seems that Los Angeles basketball fans aren’t too fond of Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. Before Sunday night’s Team USA exhibition game against China at Staples Center, both Durant and Green were booed during pre-game introductions, according to multiple reports. Clippers fans at Staples not messing around. Kevin Durant and Draymond Green — USA […]

The 2016 USA basketball squad is almost ready for the Rio Olympics. En route to their second exhibition game this summer, a few of the players had some fun on the plane at the expense of one of their teammates. Kyrie Irving and Draymond Green were the culprits this time. The Cavs point guard calls […]

Team USA has kicked off its slate of exhibition games heading into the Rio Olympics, and basketball fans are getting excited for what this team can do. At a recent event where fans took photos with cardboard cutouts of the entire Team USA roster, one player made surprises appearances for the fans. Got 'em! Had […]

Klay Thompson could eventually go down as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history when all is said and done. His ability to shoot off screens and move off the ball is at an elite level. Whilst his shooting is a huge part of his game, he is also becoming incredibly important to his […]

Argentina’s Luis Scola has seen Team USA lineups come and go. The nine-year NBA veteran will compete in his fourth Olympics, carrying the standard for an Argentine team looking to extend their country’s presence in international basketball. Following a 111-74 exhibition loss against a star-studded Team USA, the newly acquired Brooklyn Nets big man discusses his younger […]

There are three Golden State Warriors on the Team USA squad heading to the Rio Olympics: shooting guard Klay Thompson, power forward Draymond Green, and recently singed small forward Kevin Durant. With the team playing their first exhibition against Argentina on Friday, the three shared the court on the same team for the first time […]

Carmelo Anthony was asked to give a speech to the USA Basketball men’s team, being one of the most experienced players on the roster. The New York Knicks superstar broke down the goals for the team, and what it would take to bring home a gold medal. It won’t be a cakewalk, and players will have […]

Whilst the twenty-five year old DeMarcus Cousins is fully concentrated on winning an Olympic gold medal in Rio alongside his teammate Carmelo Anthony, a much younger Cousins would have been elated just to be on the court with him. The former Kentucky big man grew up as a huge fan of Anthony, who has now […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine recently took part in some of the Team USA preparation ahead of the Rio Olympic Games. The two-time Slam Dunk contest winner took part in scrimmages and training session as part of the international set up. While LaVine was happy to be part of it all, he seems to have […]

Stephen Curry fully intended to take part in the Rio Olympic Games this summer. After announcing he wouldn’t play, he now appears to be disappointed that he won’t be competing after all. Golden State’s star player spoke of his decision in a Facebook Live news conference this week: “I wasn’t too happy with the situation […]

DeAndre Jordan has never been an All-Star. Taken as the 35th pick in the 2008 NBA draft, Jordan has always seemed to have a burning desire to prove himself. This past season, he was named to the First Team All-NBA, an honor that validates his impact on the league. Now, it seems Jordan now has […]

Sports are often a useful avenue to bring people together. Never is that more so the case than with the Olympics. Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will play for Team USA in Rio starting in a few weeks. Both KD and his teammates recognize the influence they have being on this team, and they […]

The extremely controversial anti-LGBT law, House Bill 2, that was passed in North Carolina continues to make waves throughout the sports world. Duke and USA basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, has spoken out against the bill less than a week after his Duke Blue Devils revealed their schedule for the upcoming season. Albany will not […]

Team USA had its first practice last Tuesday as part of opening their training camp in preparation for the Rio Olympics. The Americans are looking to defend their gold medal in the summer games. To close out their session, the team had shooting drills and after everyone left the court, one stayed behind and decided […]

Paul George has vivid memories of training for the Olympics. Two years ago, as part of the blue team in the pre-Olympic Team USA practice scrimmage, Paul George suffered one of the most horrific injuries to happen on the hardcourt. Teammates and spectators watched in horror as Paul George snapped his leg while driving to […]

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird recently spoke about the team’s star forward, Paul George, and his return to Team USA. Bird is proud of PG13’s progress and how he bounced back from the gruesome leg injury he suffered in 2014. In a Q&A with ESPN’s Nick Friedell, Bird said he understands the situation his franchise player […]

Carmelo Anthony recently spoke with the New York Times, answering questions surrounding his call to action regarding racial tensions, which he has spoken about more frequently lately than basketball. Anthony feels the upcoming Olympics are starting at the perfect time to speak up and send messages that promote healing. He’s just getting started. The Olympic team […]

Following Draymond Green‘s arrest for an alleged result in East Lansing, Michigan, questions rose up about him possibly being kicked off of Team USA for the upcoming Olympics in Rio. His court date was moved prior to the start of the Olympic games, but that didn’t stop critics from calling for him to be removed […]

After losing a dramatic Game 7 to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Draymond Green took the blame for the Warriors‘ defeat and said it’s going to bother him all offseason. Well, Green is now taking steps towards getting the bitter taste of losing out of his mouth prior to the beginning of the 2016-17 […]

The list of NBA stars not playing for Team USA this summer seems to longer than the list of players who are playing. DeMarcus Cousins is in, and so is Paul George, but many others have opted not to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics is another story. The […]

The latest player to announce he will not join Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro is James Harden. Harden released a statement on his decision Friday night: “As a result of many difficult conversations with my family, the Rockets, and trusted advisors, I’ve notified Jerry Colangelo and Team USA that […]

For the first time in his career, DeMarcus Cousins will be playing at the Olympics. The Kings center reportedly found out he made the team on Friday: Kings' DeMarcus Cousins has been told he has earned a roster spot on USA Basketball's 2016 Rio Olympics team, a source told The Undefeated. — Marc J. Spears […]

What used to be considered one of the greatest honors in all of sports, the Olympic Games now seems to have lost some of its prestige. For some reason, numerous NBA stars have all recently withdrawn from the 2016 Summer Olympics. The increasingly long list of stars already withdrawn includes Warriors’ star guards Steph Curry […]

Paul George looks like he’ll actually be suiting up for Team USA the summer. After recently saying he planned to “give it a shot” he now has officially declared his intention to play in the Rio Olympics. Paul George, hosting his annual celebrity softball event, said he does intend to play for Team USA in […]

On the same day Steph Curry withdrew his name from consideration for the U.S. Men’s national team, LaMarcus Aldridge has done the same, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Aldridge has apparently cited a hand and finger injury as the primary reason for his withdrawal from the Olympic games in Rio. Aldridge has never represented his country in […]

Stephen Curry has revealed his plans for the offseason once the NBA Finals are history and players are on vacation. Monday morning, Curry announced that he will officially not be participating in this summer’s Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The reigning two-time MVP, Curry was all but guaranteed a spot on Team […]

Indiana Pacers star Paul George is having a year that’s shaping up to be a great one. Yesterday, he was revealed as the new NBA 2k coverboy, and now he has decided to attempt to re-join Team USA for this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Prior to the 2015-2016 season, George suffered a horrific […]

There is good news and bad news for Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall. The good news is that his left knee surgery went well, and he’s expected to return for the beginning of next season. The bad news? He’s probably going to miss out on the Olympics as a result. According to the Associated […]

The Summer 2016 Rio Olympic Games are only a few months away and Team USA basketball has high expectations after winning gold in the last couple of Olympic Games. Carmelo Anthony was a participant in both of Team USA’s last gold medals and averaged 16.3 points a game. As the games draw closer and closer, […]