NBA MVP Joel Embiid commits to play for U.S. over France, Cameroon ahead of Paris Olympics: reports
Joel Embiid will wear red, white and blue in Paris next summer — not rouge, blanc and bleu.
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Timberwolves' Edwards shocked, motivated by Kerr's criticism - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drew high praise from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr during their time together for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup this summer, but Edwards revealed Thursday afternoon that wasn't always the case.
Steve Kerr lauds connectivity of Warriors' new-look roster - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — About a year ago, the Golden State Warriors were entering training camp while navigating what coach Steve Kerr then called the biggest crisis during his tenure in San Francisco. That incident would go on to never be fully resolved, fracturing the camaraderie within the locker room and ultimately plaguing their success on the court.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry Among NBA Stars Eyeing Paris Olympics: Report
NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among several top players interested in competing for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, according to multiple reports on Monday. Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year in France, according to The Athletic. Curry, a four-time NBA champion guard with the Golden State Warriors, has expressed a desire to play on the Olympic squad guided by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, ESPN reported.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry Among NBA Stars Eyeing Paris Olympics: Report
NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among several top players interested in competing for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, according to multiple reports on Monday. Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year in France, according to The Athletic. Curry, a four-time NBA champion guard with the Golden State Warriors, has expressed a desire to play on the Olympic squad guided by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, ESPN reported.
For USA Basketball, the focus immediately shifts to the Paris Olympics
MANILA: There was a long flight awaiting USA Basketball on Monday. Manila to Los Angeles, about 13 hours on a chartered jet that didn’t have the Wi-Fi that’s necessary to communicate with the outside world from 30,000 feet. No texting, no emails.
LeBron James reportedly rallying new dream team for Olympic swansong
LeBron James may have sat out the last two Olympics but the NBA's all-time leading scorer is reportedly interested in making a return to the international stage with USA Basketball at the 2024 Paris Games.
Sources - LeBron James, Stephen Curry interested in Team USA - ESPN
There is robust interest from NBA superstars, including former gold medal winners LeBron James and Anthony Davis, to join USA Basketball for the 2024 Paris Games, with Stephen Curry also pondering an Olympic debut, sources told ESPN on Monday.