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LeBron James Will Play for 2012 Olympics; Misses Practice Today, However

Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant, both who were on the 2008 Olympics squad, say they are re-joining the team and committed to bring USA another shot at gold for the 2012 Olympics in London. USA has had two…Read More

Pacers Preview: A Deeper Look into the Season Opener Against the Spurs

The Pacers are taking their talents to San Antonio, where they face a tough road test to open their 2010-211 NBA season. The good news is the Pacers will have a fully healthy roster to open the regular…Read More

Making the Cuts: What the 2012 USA Olympic Team Will Look Like

BY CHAD SMITH The 2008 “Redeem Team” was one of the best. The 2010 FIBA “B Team” was also very impressive. Now the real question is, who will be part of the 2012 Olympic team? Most…Read More

Kevin Durant, USA Prove Naysayers Wrong; Beat Turkey for FIBA World Championship Title

Do you seriously want to call this team the “B-Team?” Well, if you still think that, you may need to cut it out. This year’s Team USA is no “B-Team.” This so-called B-Team…Read More

Kevin Durant Breaks Record with 38 Points In 89-74 Win Over Lithuania; USA Heads to Gold-Medal Game

ISTANBUL—There just isn’t a sweeter moment than this. Kevin Durant led Teem USA with a record-breaking 38 points over Lithuania, 89-74, for USA to head to the gold-medal game in the FIBA World…Read More

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Final Four Preview: Lithuania and USA Battle for Trip to Championship Game

BY CHAD SMITH On the anniversary of the September 11 attacks in New York City, team USA looks to advance…Read More

FIBA World Championships: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Lead USA To Semifinals

BY CHAD SMITH Kevin Durant exploded for 33 points, and his sidekick Russell Westbrook finished with…Read More

Team USA vs. Russia: Previewing Thursday’s ‘Elite Eight’ FIBA Match Up

BY CHAD SMITH It’s on to the next round for Team USA, where they will face another new challenge. So…Read More

FIBA Preview: USA Opens Tourament Play Against Angola

BY CHAD SMITH Where will you be Labor Day morning? If you’re like me, you will be ready to dig…Read More

Five Things Team USA Hoops Must Improve in Order To Win Gold

BY CHAD SMITH Team USA managed to get through their last FIBA Championship warm-up game today, as they…Read More

Team USA Shows No Need To Worry; Blowout Iran 88-51

ISTANBUL—Many were concerned for Team USA after barely beating Brazil in a 70-68. But they showed…Read More

Europe Spells, Just Ask Danny Granger

Here’s an hilarious post I read over at You’ve Been Blinded: Danny Granger of the Indiana…Read More

Durant Leads Again, Helps USA Romp Slovenia, 99-77

ISTANBUL—Kevin Durant came up big today, helping lead Team USA to a 99-77 victory over Slovenia. Durant,…Read More

Granger Helps Team USA Look Good in Opener

BY CHAD SMITH Danny Granger played 15 minutes in Saturday’s opening round game against Croatia.…Read More

Gordon A Long-Shot for USA Team Puts Up Big Shots To Help USA Blowout Croatia, 106-78

ISTANBUL—It’s times like these where you just love watching basketball. Today was that day when…Read More

Granger Makes Roster

Danny Granger is going to Turkey. The Pacers’ forward was among the 12 players remaining today…Read More

Kevin Durant Heroics Get USA Past Spain, 86-85

Yesterday, Team USA struggled against Lithuania in the first period, as they were in a 15-7 deficit.…Read More

Danny Granger Helps Lead USA over China in Scrimmage

The USA Basketball team wasn’t very big on size today, but had a lot of speed in them against China…Read More

Granger Makes USA Team

According to Indianapolis Star’s Mike Wells, Danny Granger has made the Team USA National team…Read More