Kerr Changing Starting Lineup For Team USA for Olympic Gold

AUG 9 NEW LINEUP? Team USA head coach Steve Kerr, prepping for the gold medal match set for this Saturday against France, will reportedly shake up his starting lineup.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Team USA is expected to move Kevin Durant into the starting lineup for the finale while moving Jrue Holiday, who started in the semifinals against Serbia, to the bench.

That would make the starting lineup Devin Booker, Steph Curry, Joel Embiid and LeBron James as Team USA gets ready to take on France and Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs.

AUG 6 ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST Kevin Durant needs rest. As the Phoenix Suns nears Lisa Leslie's all-time scoring record at the Olympic Games, it's understandable for Durant to find time for a quick nap. During a much-needed break leading up to Team USA's quarterfinals, Durant made the mistake of falling asleep in the presence of teammates.

Bam Adebayo took a picture of an open-mouthed Durant.

Since the picture surfaced on the net, many social media users offered jokes to continue the image's momentum. One user used a simple rhythm by switching "Slim Reaper" to "Slim Sleeper."

See the image here .

AUGUST 5 IT’S OFFICIAL Following months of rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers finally announced JJ Redick’s coaching staff. During the grand introductory press conference, the rookie head coach declined to reveal any information as to whom would join his bench for the Lakers position.

To the Lakers’ credit, they signed a diverse group of coaches. Redick will have veteran assistant coaches and younger leaders to help communicate with the newer generations on the roster.

Redicks’ staff: Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks, Bob Beyer, Greg St, Jean, Lindsey Harding, and Beau Levesque.

AUGUST 2 KEVIN DURANT IS BAD AT PICKING NICKNAMES Simone Biles is an Olympic legend. Regardless of the debate, the nine Olympic gold medals solidify her all-time status. Following her clutch performance in the individual all-around gymnastics final, the world marveled at the Biles' greatness.

Such eminence should inspire creative thoughts, describing the beauty and wonder of her gravity-defying feats. Kevin Durant, also capable of captivating spectators with outlandish skill, described Simone's status in the simplest way possible.

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"Goat Biles" came to mind like "bang" for Mike Breen, naturally. Biles is the greatest of all time in gymnastics, so technically, Durant is right.