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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, […]