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Most Olympics Roster Spots Already Targeted For Team USA

Feb 29, 2024 8:16 AM

Team USA has ramped up the selection process for this summer's Olympics in Paris. There are 11 players that the United States are counting on playing or are in strong consideration for a roster spot. The initial 11 are:

  • Bam Adebayo - Miami Heat
  • Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns
  • Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
  • Anthony Davis - Los Angeles Lakers
  • Kevin Durant - Phoenix Suns
  • Anthony Edwards - Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
  • Tyrese Haliburton - Indiana Pacers
  • Jrue Holiday - Boston Celtics
  • LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
  • Jayson Tatum - Boston Celtics

None of these players are considered absolute locks as of yet. But all 11 are under strong consideration and have mentioned interest in representing Team USA this summer, provided they are healthy enough to play.

Of that group, Booker, Curry, Durant, Embiid, Holiday, James and Tatum are considered to be the United States core group. Edwards and Haliburton are being considered after strong play at last summer's FIBA World Cup. Adebayo and Davis are garnering interest for additional frontcourt depth around Embiid.

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Team USA Counting On Joel Embiid For Olympics

Feb 29, 2024 8:02 AM

Despite Joel Embiid still recovering from surgery to address a torn meniscus, Team USA is counting on the big man for this summer's Olympics in Paris. Embiid is still committed to playing in the games as well.

Embiid chose to represent the United States on the national team level this past fall. Embiid picked the United States over France and his native Cameroon, both of whom he was also eligible to play for.

The Philadelphia 76ers star had surgery in in early February to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Sixers are hopeful that Embiid will return in late March. If he can return and stay healthy through the playoffs, that should open the door for Embiid to join Team USA this summer.

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Jrue Holiday To Be On Team USA's Roster For 2024 Olympics

Feb 28, 2024 1:23 PM

Jrue Holiday is expected to be on Team USA's 12-man roster for the 2024 Olympics, sources tell Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

USA Basketball has been pursuing Holiday for much of the NBA season and it is believed he recently gave his commitment.

Holiday was considered the second-most critical player on the 2021 team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Holiday would join several superstar players who are considered locks for the Paris Games, barring injury, including Durant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum.

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LeBron James Remains Committed To Team USA For 2024 Olympics

Feb 18, 2024 7:11 PM

LeBron James said he's unsure how many NBA seasons he'll continue to play for. However, James did confirm he's committed to Team USA for this summer's 2024 Paris Olympics, provided he's healthy enough to play.

"I told myself before the season when I committed to being a part of the Olympic team, obviously it was all predicated on my health," James said. "As it stands right now, I am healthy enough to be on the team and perform at a level that I knew I could perform at."

James last played for Team USA at the 2012 Olympics in London. The United States went undefeated in those Games, capped off by beating Spain in the gold medal game.

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Ricky Rubio May Rejoin Spanish National Team

Feb 13, 2024 9:48 AM

Ricky Rubio recently returned the court for practices with Barcelona. Rubio's next step could be to rejoin the Spanish National Team.

Rubio was one of 14 players asked to join practices ahead of EuroBasket Qualifiers that will take place later in February. It's unknown if Rubio will play in the qualifiers at this point.

Rubio missed last summer's FIBA World Cup. The last time he suited up for Spain was at the 2021 Summer Olympics.

Spain will host a EuroBasket qualifier against Latvia on February 22. A few days later, Spain will play at Belgium on February 25.

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Jerome Allen To Coach USA Basketball For AmeriCup Qualifying Team

Feb 3, 2024 1:56 AM

Jerome Allen will coach USA Basketball for the AmeriCup qualifying team, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The team plays Cuba in February.

Allen replaces Dave Joerger, who left to become an assistant with the Bucks.

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LeBron James, Steph Curry, Joel Embiid Part Of Initial Team USA Player Pool For Paris Olympics

Jan 24, 2024 1:35 AM

USA Basketball unveiled an initial 41-player pool of candidates for this summer's Paris Olympics, highlighted by LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Joel Embiid.

The rest of the pool includes: Bam Adebayo, Jarrett Allen, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Scottie Barnes, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, Jimmy Butler, Alex Caruso, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox, Paul George, Aaron Gordon, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Josh Hart, Tyler Herro, Jrue Holiday, Chet Holmgren, Brandon Ingram, Kyrie Irving, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, Chris Paul, Bobby Portis, Austin Reaves, Duncan Robinson, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Trae Young.

Players will continue to be added or removed from the list over the coming months. 

The 12-player roster could be set as early as May.

The Paris Olympics begin on July 27. 

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Team USA To Announce Player Pool For 2024 Paris Olympics

Jan 17, 2024 8:28 AM

USA Basketball is expected to announce the player pool they will choose from for the 2024 Paris Olympics in coming days. It's expected the pool will include around 30 players.

NBA stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Stephen Curry have expressed interest in playing in this summer's Olympics. Joel Embiid committed to the United States as his national team, as well. Embiid chose Team USA over France and Cameroon, of which he was also eligible to play for.

The 12-player roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics is expected to be finalized following the NBA season.

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USA Basketball To Reach Out To 35-40 Players By End Of January

Jan 11, 2024 12:53 AM

USA Basketball will reach out to 35-40 players by the end of January as they build a roster for this summer's Paris Olympics, sources told Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

Team USA has yet to send out any formal invites for its 12-player roster.

Invites will include players from the 2023 World Cup team that finished in fourth place.

Having a larger pool of finalists to choose from allows more players to stay engaged throughout the season. 

The list is expected to be announced in the coming days or weeks.

 

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Goran Dragic Announces Retirement

Dec 30, 2023 10:34 AM

Goran Dragic has announced his retirement from basketball. Dragic will play a farewell game in Slovenia later this season and then will call it a career.

Over 15 NBA seasons, Dragic played in 946 regular season games. He appeared in an additional 62 playoff games, over seven different postseason runs.

Dragic retires holding career averages of 13.3 points and 4.7 assists per game. He finished as a 45.9% shooter overall, including 36.2% on three-pointers.

Dragic began his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns in the 2008-09 season. In addition to two separate stints with the Suns, Dragic also played for the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks.

The 6-foot-3 has also played for his native Slovenia over several different international competitions. In 2017, Dragic helped lead Slovenia to the EuroBasket title. He scored 35 points in the victory over Serbia in the final game.

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