Aug. 11, 2024 04:07 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — The first practice for the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team after arriving in Paris was one of those workouts that those who were there, watching behind closed doors, will talk about for a long time.
Players were split up evenly. Go play, they were told. What...
Jul. 16, 2024 09:28 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker.
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Jul. 06, 2024 19:31 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — He first played on the U.S. Olympic team as a 19-year-old. He did it again in his 20s, twice. And now, a few months from turning 40, he's back for one more run.
LeBron James didn't need another Olympic experience to complete some missing box on his resume or add to...
Jul. 01, 2024 19:58 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Dru Smith is back with the Miami Heat, with the injured guard agreeing Monday to a two-way contract in a sign that he's on his way back to the court.
Smith was hurt and saw his 2023-24 season end when the Heat visited Cleveland back in November, tearing his right ACL...