Columbus, OH

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The Team USA men’s basketball squad is having a promising showing through the first part of the 2024 Olympics. The USA is preparing to take on Team Brazil in a crucial quarterfinal matchup on August 6. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has not had his best showing for the US; however, he is still […]
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Stephen Curry takes trick shotmaking to whole new level with Team USA

The USA men’s basketball team has comfortably advanced to the knockout stages of the Paris Olympics 2024 after registering a perfect record in the group stage. The star-studded team, led by LeBron James and including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Edwards, defeated Puerto Rico 104-83 in their final group-stage match on Saturday.

VIDEO: Team USA’s Bench Goes Wild As LeBron James Throws Down An Emphatic Poster Dunk After Stephen Curry’s Missed Lay-Up

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said his head coach Steve Kerr and Team USA are "crazy" for benching Jayson Tatum to open the Olympics. "You just don't not play Jayson Tatum in Game 1 of the Olympics," Green said on his podcast, "The Draymond Green Show." The Boston Celtics...

Draymond: USA 'crazy' for benching Tatum to start Olympics

ESPN

The U.S. might be the heavy favorite in men's and women's basketball, but there are many reasons why that's not the same for 3x3 Olympic hoops.

Why the U.S. doesn't dominate 3x3 basketball

Vendetta Sports Media

Devin Booker says winning NBA Finals is ‘probably’ harder than winning Gold in Olympics Last August, six-time World Champion and now-Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles sparked a huge debate across sports for what it means to be a world champion. He specifically referenced the NBA and its players for dubbing themselves “world champions” when they […]
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Devin Booker says winning NBA Finals is ‘probably’ harder than winning Gold in Olympics

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers will work with M&T Bank for the next several years. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has agreed to a multi-year partnership with M&T Bank, the company that holds the naming rights to the team's home stadium. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the deal on Sunday.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers Signs Deal With M&T Bank

FadeawayWorld.net

Kendrick Perkins ranks the best NBA nicknames ever, including "The Dream," "The Black Mamba," and "Magic," celebrating the unique qualities of these basketball legends.

Kendrick Perkins Gives His Top 5 NBA Nicknames Of All-Time

Los Angeles, CA

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers Star, is representing his country at the International competition. The 39-year-old has been giving dominating performances for Team USA, leading the team to win five exhibition games and three straight victories in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, this is not the only thing that amazed the NBA fans; James also had impressive NBA 2K25 ratings.

Everyone Is Going Crazy Over Lakers Superstar LeBron James’ Leaked NBA 2K25 Ratings

Denver Nuggets On SI

Serbia has been dominant at the 2024 Paris Olympics since their loss to Team USA

Serbia Basketball Star Speaks on Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant During Paris Olympics

Athlon Sports

Team USA is widely regarded as the favorite to clinch the men's basketball gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nonetheless, head coach Steve Kerr is diligently preparing his all-star team for a challenging quarterfinal match against Brazil. The Americans triumphed in their last group stage contest on ...

Steve Kerr Has One Word To Describe Team USA's Quarterfinal Matchup With Brazil

Anthony Edwards shines for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics, earning mentorship from LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry while displaying confidence and leadership.

Draymond Green Thinks LeBron, Durant, And Curry Are Giving The Keys To Anthony Edwards For Team USA

Boston, MA

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray made an eye opening statement on the Team USA star

Canada Basketball Star Makes Viral Jayson Tatum Statement at Paris Olympics

Trinity Rodman ended a stalemate 105 minutes into the U.S.’s quarterfinal against Japan, showing Emma Hayes’s squad can win ugly. Trinity Rodman leaped into her teammate, Emily Fox’s arms, with utter relief strewn across her face. After over 105 minutes of sluggish and torpid play on Saturday afternoon in Paris, Rodman’s masterpiece of a finish lifted the U.S. women’s national team to a 1–0 win over Japan. Gathering a long ball over the top from outside back Crystal Dunn, Rodman charged into the box before cutting back to her left foot, curling a stunning shot past the Japan goalkeeper to secure a quarterfinal win for the U.S.

USWNT Outlasts Japan, Sets Sights on Olympic Redemption

Minneapolis, MN

Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant are having a good time together with Team USA in Paris. Will they become teammates in the NBA one day?

Anthony Edwards' Team USA Interaction With Kevin Durant Sparks Recruitment Rumor

Kevin Durant likely won't see his role as the primary bench scorer for Team USA at Paris 2024 change over the knockout rounds.

Kevin Durant Expected To Continue Coming Off The Bench For Team USA At Paris 2024

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has led Team USA to a perfect record at the Paris Olympics

LeBron James Makes Olympics History in Team USA's Game Against Puerto Rico

CBS Sports

Holiday missed the United States' final game of group play with an ankle injury

2024 Olympics Men's Basketball: Jrue Holiday to return for Team USA to play vs. Brazil in quarterfinals

Champaign, IL

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood is faced with the decision of selecting a point guard, seemingly leaning toward incoming freshman Kasparas Jakučionis. The other true options for the Illini are Arizona transfer Kylan Boswell or Tre White, but an impressive campaign at the FIBA U18 championships from Jakučionis is swaying plenty. This includes former Illini player Mike LaTulip, who believes the job should go to the Lithuanian guard. "Just to be on that team and be around those guys, this isn't like a normal freshman coming," LaTulip said of Jakucionis on The Field Of 68 podcast. "I think they're...

College Basketball Analyst Hopes Illini Play Kylan Boswell In Jrue Holiday-Like Role

Team USA won their third consecutive Group Stage game against Puerto Rico 104-83 led by Anthony Edwards’ 26 point explosion and Joel Embiid’s 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 assists as he bounced back from a rough Olympic debut against Serbia. After being taken out of...

Joel Embiid sought redemption in Team USA’s 104-83 win over Puerto Rico

NBA legend Charles Barkley recently joined Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George on the latter's show, "Podcast P with Paul George," sharing his thoughts on the USA men's basketball team at the Paris Olympics.   George and Barkley discussed Team USA's stacked roster. Barkley explained ...

Charles Barkley Throws Shade At USA Basketball Star For Embarrassing Olympic Performance

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Brian Windhorst Bluntly Says FIBA Doesn’t Want U.S. to Be Good at 3x3 Basketball

The United States men's and women's 3x3 teams had disappointing trips to Paris by American basketball standards. The United States men's and women's 3x3 teams had...

Brian Windhorst Bluntly Says FIBA Doesn’t Want U.S. to Be Good at 3x3 Basketball

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