Kevin Durant is in. Steph Curry wants to play. NBA stars have the Paris Olympics already in mind
1 year, 2 months ago

Kevin Durant is in. Steph Curry wants to play. NBA stars have the Paris Olympics already in mind

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant just got done with his summer vacation. Durant — along with many other top players, including Curry, the all-time 3-point king — said Monday at media days being held around the league that he plans to play for his country at next summer’s Paris Olympics, when the Americans will try for a fifth consecutive gold medal. “I will play in the Olympics next year,” Durant adamantly said at Phoenix’s media day. “I am proud of the World Cup Team and all they did to qualify USA Basketball for Paris 2024,” said USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill, who along with men’s national team director Sean Ford and coach Steve Kerr of Golden State will pick the team in the coming months. “I think anytime you’re asked to play for USA Basketball, it’s really hard to say no,” Miami forward and Olympic gold medalist Kevin Love said.

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With Olympic gold secured, could Team USA players potentially team up in the NBA?
4 months, 1 week ago

With Olympic gold secured, could Team USA players potentially team up in the NBA?

New York Times  

SOMEWHERE OVER THE ATLANTIC OCEAN — Now for the question you know you’ve been dying to ask for three weeks about the Team USA men’s basketball “Avengers”: With their gold-medal mission accomplished, which players on this star-studded squad are going to join forces on an NBA team down the road? On Curry’s side, it was notable the first-time Olympian would …

Talent-rich U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Talent-rich U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — The question was apt, but at the same time a little flabbergasting for Stephen Curry to ponder. Could he envision a scenario in which Kevin Durant, who shined in the U.S men’s basketball team’s Olympic-opening victory over Serbia, might continue to come off the bench? “We’re still trying to build identity around who we are with this …

Kevin Durant ‘hopefully’ will play for the US in its Olympic opener against Serbia
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Kevin Durant ‘hopefully’ will play for the US in its Olympic opener against Serbia

Associated Press  

PARIS — There is hope that Kevin Durant plays for the U.S. in its Olympic opener against Serbia on Sunday, which means the men’s national team may have 12 players available for the first time this summer. Before Durant came along, Adrian Dantley had the highest scoring average for a U.S. men’s player in an Olympic tournament; he averaged 19.3 …

LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball
5 months ago

LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball

Al Jazeera  

From emerging stars to legends of the game, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must-watch’ basketballers at the Paris Olympics. 🏀 Anthony Edwards Nicknamed “Ant-Man” or simply “Ant,” the Minnesota Timberwolves guard took a gigantic leap in his international evolution after putting in a sterling performance for Team USA during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Antetokounmpo – also known as the …

Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics
5 months ago

Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week. “I’ve seen progress every day,” Durant told reporters before practice in London, where the U.S. will play South Sudan on Saturday and Germany on Monday in its final two tune-ups before the …

Team USA Basketball at risk of Olympics humiliation as 'ego and other BS' threaten gold medal chase in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Team USA Basketball at risk of Olympics humiliation as 'ego and other BS' threaten gold medal chase in Paris

Daily Mail  

Insiders fear that USA Basketball's pursuit of another gold medal in Paris could be derailed by 'ego and other bulls***', DailyMail.com understands. Insiders fear that USA Basketball's pursuit of another gold medal in Paris could be derailed 'They will never hear the end of it if they lose, they are supposed to be the best in the world, act like …

Paris 2024: USA basketball star Durant ‘going to be okay’ for Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris 2024: USA basketball star Durant ‘going to be okay’ for Olympics

The Hindu  

USA men’s basketball team head coach Steve Kerr has downplayed Kevin Durant’s calf injury that has kept the three-time Olympic gold medallist from training with the group ahead of the Paris Games. “Because we feel good that he’s going to be okay, it’s just day to day.” True leader’ -USA Basketball have put together a ‘super-team’ for these upcoming Olympic …

LeBron James off Team USA’s bench? Unlikely, but welcome to life on the modern Dream Team
5 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James off Team USA’s bench? Unlikely, but welcome to life on the modern Dream Team

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. It starts with American coach Steve Kerr’s revelation last week that Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard are healthy and expected to be ready for Olympic training camp, which begins Saturday in Las Vegas. If there is a single reason why the Americans didn’t win the FIBA World Cup last …

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, USA April 16, 2024. USA Basketball announced its men's Olympic team for Paris on Wednesday — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, …

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball unveils its men's team for the Paris Olympics

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, USA April 16, 2024. USA Basketball announced its men's Olympic team for Paris on Wednesday — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, …

Stephen Curry and LeBron James named in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry and LeBron James named in star-studded USA basketball squad for Paris Olympics

The Independent  

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry headline USA Basketball roster for 2024 Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry headline USA Basketball roster for 2024 Olympics

New York Times  

USA Basketball will take a roster full of NBA All-Stars to Paris in its attempt to win a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry headline a team that also includes Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton. “It’s an honor to introduce …

NBA stars shoot for Paris Olympics berth
11 months ago

NBA stars shoot for Paris Olympics berth

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Draymond Green, who helped the US win gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, and then another title at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics in 2021, was not among the list of 41 candidates released by USA Basketball for the team that will head to Paris this summer in search of a fifth consecutive …

James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris Olympics
11 months ago

James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

There are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list. “The United States boasts unbelievable basketball talent and I am thrilled that many of the game’s superstars have expressed interest in representing our …

Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. An American lineup of NBA talent will seek a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal next year in France, where Durant could become the first US man with four basketball golds. …

Building a new 'Dream Team'
1 year, 3 months ago

Building a new 'Dream Team'

China Daily  

After poor World Cup showing, Team USA expected to strengthen with some of NBA's biggest superstars at Paris Olympics Basketball - FIBA World Cup 2023 - Third-Place Playoff - United States v Canada - Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines - September 10, 2023 Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards of the U.S. look dejected after the match REUTERS/Eloisa …

Paris Olympics the next move for Lebron James, Stephen Curry after USA's shocking World Cup debacle: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Paris Olympics the next move for Lebron James, Stephen Curry after USA's shocking World Cup debacle: Report

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among a legion of NBA superstars gearing up for next year's Paris Olympics. The Athletic reported that James, a two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion, is actively recruiting fellow NBA stars as they prepare for their fifth straight gold in France next year. Quoting multiple League sources, The Athletic reported that James has, …

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games: Reports
1 year, 3 months ago

LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games: Reports

The Hindu  

LeBron James may have sat out the last two Olympics but the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is interested in making a return to the international stage with USA Basketball at the 2024 Paris Games, according to multiple reports on Monday. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said James is among a number of top players who are interested in competing in Paris …

Kevin Durant and Team USA aim for gold as globalisation sees the world catch up
3 years, 5 months ago

Kevin Durant and Team USA aim for gold as globalisation sees the world catch up

The Independent  

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Kevin Durant to lead USA Basketball at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Kevin Durant to lead USA Basketball at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Experience mattered to USA Basketball when putting together a roster for the Tokyo Olympics. The Americans formally revealed their roster on Monday, one that will be third-oldest U.S. men’s team in Olympic history for the Tokyo Games. READ: “USA Basketball selects players to represent our country in international competition with the skills, character, experience, and desire to win,” said retired …

Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson could set tone for Team USA, but will either say yes?
3 years, 7 months ago

Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson could set tone for Team USA, but will either say yes?

New York Times  

The NBA playoffs swept into the present tense over the weekend on a massive surprise for the league and a tremendous opportunity for Team USA. “So will we do some sort of hybrid program in Vegas for family members.” If you’re sitting there thinking, “well, yes, but the other countries with NBA players on their rosters are in the same …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul among 57 NBA players named in USA basketball squad
3 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul among 57 NBA players named in USA basketball squad

Firstpost  

New York: USA Basketball is a step closer to choosing the team that will play in this summer’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, releasing the names Thursday of 57 players who are part of the pool to fill the squad. Among the group: 16 players who have already won Olympic gold medals for the US, including three-time gold winner LeBron James and …

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