As Team USA gets ready to kick off their Olympic campaign, they are facing some health concerns with their big men. Joel Embiid missed a practice session due to illness, while Anthony Davis also struggled with illness in the days leading up to the opener against Serbia. Despite these setbacks, coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic
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With the 2024 Paris Olympics just around the corner, Team USA men’s basketball is stepping up their game in practice. The intensity has reached new levels as players are gearing up for their quest for the gold. During a recent scrimmage, Minnesota Timberwolves’ guard Anthony Edwards welcomed Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant to the court
As Kevin Durant practices with Team USA, it is evident that there is a significant collaboration involved in determining when he will make his debut for his national team. Coach Steve Kerr emphasized that the team’s training staff, Durant’s Phoenix Suns, and his representation are all playing crucial roles in managing the delicate issue of
Tom Thibodeau, the head coach of the New York Knicks, has recently agreed on a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. This extension comes on the heels of a remarkable season for the Knicks, where they secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with
In a nail-biting championship game, the Miami Heat emerged victorious in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies with a final score of 120-118. Pelle Larsson’s clutch shot from the lane broke the tie and secured the Heat their first NBA summer league championship. This historic game marked the highest-scoring championship in history, with just the second
In a historic moment for Team USA, LeBron James has been chosen as the flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. This honor makes him the first male basketball player to carry the flag for the United States team. James, who has already achieved great success in the sport, sees this as
At just 23 years old, Evan Mobley, the 7-footer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has quickly made a name for himself in the NBA. Recently, Mobley agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension, showcasing the Cavaliers’ belief in his potential as a player. Agents Joe Smith and Thad Foucher of Wasserman announced that
From the moment Steve Ballmer took ownership of the LA Clippers in 2014, he knew that the team needed a place to call their own. After years of playing second fiddle to the Lakers and the Kings at the Staples Center, Ballmer understood the importance of creating a home court advantage for his team. The
Victor Wembanyama, the reigning unanimous Rookie of the Year, is set to start his sophomore season with the San Antonio Spurs amidst high expectations. With the addition of future Hall of Famer Chris Paul as the new point guard, the franchise is aiming to build a competitive roster around their 7-foot-4 phenom. ESPN’s experts have
When it comes to NBA Rookie of the Year betting odds, some unexpected developments have caught the attention of sportsbooks around the league. While names like Alexandre Sarr and Reed Sheppard were initially on the radar as potential favorites, it seems that Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, has garnered significant interest from
The recent sign-and-trade deal between the Clippers and Jazz involving Russell Westbrook has sent shockwaves throughout the NBA. Sources have confirmed that Westbrook is expected to join the Nuggets after being waived by Utah and having the remainder of his contract bought out. In exchange for Westbrook, the Clippers will receive guard Kris Dunn, a
Jontay Porter, a banned NBA player, recently had his request to play professional basketball in Greece denied by a federal judge. This decision came just one week after Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to a betting scandal. Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall published a docket post on Tuesday night in which she refused to