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Team USA basketball may be able to block Joel Embiid from leaving the team in the future. The center would need the approval of USA basketball to play for another country due to international basketball rules, per The Stein Line Substack account. Embiid expressed an interest in possibly playing for Cameroon at the 2028 Olympic […]

With the Paris Olympics come and gone, Team USA is now looking to the 2028 games. Steve Kerr will no longer be the coach of the men’s basketball team, but two other NBA names are mentioned as possible replacements already. Erik Spoelstra and Tyronn Lue are two rumored candidates, per The Stein Line Substack account. […]

Despite assembling a roster often compared to the “Dream  Team” of 1992, the 2024 Olympics version of Team USA sometimes struggled to live up to the great expectations placed upon them. Although the American All-Star roster ultimately won another gold medal, Carmelo Anthony, one of the most successful basketball Olympians of all time believes two […]

The Atlanta Dream are back for the second half of the season, but some of the players and coaches spent their break in Paris for the Olympics. Rhyne Howard was a part of Team USA women’s 3×3 basketball team, and Laeticia Amihere played for Canada. Howard brought back a bronze medal for Team USA. Dream […]

Team USA just completed a successful run in men’s basketball at the Paris Olympics. A team that featured LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant was able to come through with clutch victories in the semifinals over Serbia and the championship round over France to gain the gold medal. The triumph allowed Team USA to […]

Despite his cold start to the 2024 Olympics, Stephen Curry popped off in the final two games for Team USA. His Golden State Warriors teammate Brandin Podziemski recently revealed that Curry predicated and declared he’d catch fire against Serbia and France. “I was [in Paris] for a couple of games before [the Serbia game] at […]

Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise star and 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid is enjoying his first-ever Gold Medal as he accomplished a milestone goal playing for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. Recently achieving the milestone of signing his first signature shoe deal with footwear brand Skechers, his sponsors surprised him with an additional gift to go […]

Baseball has always had an on-again-off-again relationship with the Olympic Games. The 2024 Paris Olympics just wrapped up, and many fans were disappointed that they didn’t get to watch “America’s pastime” at the international level. Don’t worry, though; baseball will be back for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and it has the potential to […]

The Team USA men’s basketball team has come back home after winning gold, but there seem to still be issues with how they played in the Olympics. Jayson Tatum not suiting up two games during the tournament is still a big topic among others, and Charles Barkley was the most recent to share his thoughts. […]

Although he’s arguably the greatest player of all time, someone as old as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James might not be the most tech-savvy. After Team USA’s dominant run to a fifth-straight gold medal, King James celebrated the moment by changing his profile picture to one of him and his Olympics teammates on X, […]

If you’re on the opposing team from Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, you would hate it when he starts doing his iconic “Night Night” celebration. That gesture means he has shot a dagger that most likely ended the game. During the 2024 Olympics, Curry’s “Night Night” celly also meant that Team USA had effectively […]

Team USA made history as they won their fifth consecutive gold medal in the Olympics. As a sign of respect and appreciation to each one, all players exchanged autographs signifying they were fans of each other. Fans on social media couldn’t help but react to the wholesome moment among the American basketball players. “Wow this […]

LeBron James and Stephen Curry were the headliners of Team USA’s gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, many believe Curry deserved more recognition, as James was named MVP of the men’s basketball tournament. NBA analyst Brian Windhorst may have insight into why James was chosen for the honor over Curry. Windhorst revealed […]

Charles Barkley recently gave his honest thoughts on the Dan LeBatard Show about Team USA’s victory over Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics. The Americans narrowly escaped defeat at the hands of the Serbians coming out on top 95-91. Throughout the match, Serbia led the USA and it wasn’t until late in the […]

During a recent visit to the 2024 Paris Olympics, NFL legend Tom Brady shared his playful vision for a Team USA football team composed entirely of NBA stars. In a vlog that caught the attention of many sports fans, Brady assembled a lineup that mixed basketball’s top talents in a gridiron game of fantasy football. […]

Team USA won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That’s what it’s all about, right? Nah, it’s all about narratives around players! It was Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time that became a frequent talking point. Tatum played the second-fewest minutes on the Olympic stage for Team USA at 71. Tyrese Haliburton played […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry put on an all-time performance as he led the United States to a gold medal in Men’s Basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Even his coaches were amazed with what they saw. Gonzaga head coach and Team USA assistant coach Mark Few spoke about Curry’s incredible shooting […]

Breanna Stewart and most members of Team USA have experienced an Olympics title before, but they are definitely not numb to the feeling of being a gold medalist following a narrow 67-66 victory over France on Saturday. Judging by the sheer joy the players expressed, one would not guess that the United States women’s basketball […]

Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony recently made headlines with his views on the value of Olympic gold medals versus an NBA championship ring. During a podcast interview with BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Anthony offered a reflective take on his illustrious career and the significance of his Olympic achievements. The conversation took an intriguing turn […]

Retired NBA star guard Muggsy Bogues is reminding Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry about their past. Bogues is sharing an old photograph of Curry as a young man guarding Bogues on the basketball court. Bogues was wearing a Toronto Raptors warm-up outfit. Muggsy Bogues shared this classic throwback of him and a young Steph […]

Anthony Edwards has made a name for himself over the last couple of years. Aside from having an MVP-like season with the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, Edwards has started to get the rest of the world to notice him with his play during international basketball tournaments. In 2023, Edwards was the main face of Team […]

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Team USA made sure to assemble a roster that could win USA Basketball’s fifth consecutive gold medal during the 2024 Olympics in France. That is why the likes of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, and other superstars were a part of this team. Joel Embiid was another big name […]

Team USA basketball star Kevin Durant is overjoyed with his Olympics experience. Durant helped Team USA take the gold medal at the Paris event this summer. The Paris Olympics are considered to be possibly Durant’s final appearance at the games. “Is this the most fun team you’ve ever been part of?” Kevin Durant: “I had […]

As much as a unanimous Rookie of the Year season proved that Victor Wembanyama was worth the hype, it also served notice that the phases of his progression would often jolt us. Sure enough, the Olympics provided another vivid instance of the San Antonio Spurs star continuing to grow into the type of generational player […]

With the 2024 Paris Olympics now completed, Team USA has once again secured its place at the top of the Olympic basketball world with a fifth-straight gold medal. As the favorite to clinch gold again at the LA 2028 Games, both the men’s and women’s teams will need fresh talent. Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and Olympics MVP LeBron James took some time to celebrate Team USA’s gold-medal victory over France at the 2024 Paris games. James had won the honors after averaging 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists on 66% shooting throughout the games. Moreover, he almost posted a triple-double in the final rounds, […]

Jordan Chiles will officially have to give back her bronze medal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) made the decision on Monday (Aug. 12) that Chiles’ bronze medal will be taken back after it was awarded to the US gymnast after her score was reinstated for the women’s individual floor exercise final last week. […]

When watching the 2024 Paris Olympics, it was hard not to notice that two of the top players on Team USA were members of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. While this shouldn’t be too surprising, as the duo were targeted by LA for being premier talents at their respective positions, the […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]

For a lot of avid Olympics spectators, the Paris 2024 Olympics was presumably the last time that they saw Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James suit up for Team USA. However, one of these three stars is not like the others. It sounds like the Phoenix Suns star may still have a lot to […]

When you tell the story of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the players who will earn center stage are LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid… even if the “Process” earned most of his headlines for how well he was conditioned, as opposed to how well he played. Some called him […]

The only goal Team USA set for the 2024 Olympics in France was to take home their fifth straight gold medal. Disappointment in the 2023 FIBA World Cup after a fourth-place finish prompted LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant to unite and form what many have called this generation’s “Dream Team.” With a roster […]

When the American flag rose to the ceiling and “The Star-Spangled Banner” began playing at Bercy Arena on Sunday, Team USA women’s basketball star Brittney Griner’s eyes filled with tears. The 67-66 victory over France marked Griner’s third Olympic gold medal ceremony, as she was also part of Team USA’s victories in Rio de Janeiro […]

Women athletes undeniably stole the spotlight throughout the Paris Olympics, delivering standout performances across a wide range of events. From world records to thrilling come-from-behind victories, the Olympics highlighted the incredible talent and determination of female competitors. Among these exceptional athletes was A’ja Wilson, who, after helping lead the U.S. women’s basketball team to their […]

Team USA’s Steph Curry slammed the door on France’s chance to pull ahead in the final minutes of the 2024 Olympics gold-medal game, which triggered a response from McDonald’s in France. After witnessing Steph Curry’s absurd finish, scoring four 3-pointers against France in the game’s final 2:58 to lead Team USA to a 98-87 win, […]

The 2024 Paris Olympic games are now behind us and it seems as though they came and went in the blink of eye. Among all the historic performances and memorable moments was the United States’ capture of their fifth-consecutive Gold Medal in basketball. Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant would be proud of his Team […]

Team USA won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t some controversy surrounding the team throughout their run. Head coach Steve Kerr drew quite a bit of criticism for his unorthodox lineups, and one guy who frequently found himself getting the short end of the stick was star Indiana Pacers […]

In front of a sea of adoring onlookers, LeBron James had a momentary stern reaction towards a young fan when entering a roped-off VIP venue. The child stepped toward James to ask for a picture as the Team USA superstar and his entourage made their way around cars, fans, security, media, photographers and more. The […]

Following her controversial exclusion from the Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics, Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese is weary of the ongoing drama and prefers to shift the spotlight back to Team USA, the gold medalists. ESPN’s Sunday morning post notes, “Yes, the U.S. women’s 67-66 win over France is still soaking in. […]